The Pod, a boutique capsule hotel, has opened in
Singapore.
The 83-capsule hotel offers guests personalised
concierge services and a range of complimentary services such as
dry-cleaning and laundry service, hot buffet breakfast with
Nespresso coffee, use of business suites, high-speed Wi-Fi
connectivity and more.
“We have been observing the hospitality industry
for some time now and realised there exists a gap in Singapore
for discerning travellers who were mindful of their budget when it
came to choosing their accommodation, but wanted to enjoy the
comforts and quality synonymous with a hotel,” said Mr. Seetoh
Kum Loon, co-founder of The Pod Singapore. “Currently, in
Singapore, travellers can choose to either stay at a hotel and pay
a little more, or opt for the budget backpacker hostels,
potentially compromising on comfort, service and amenities.
Here at The Pod, we want to give travellers the best of both
worlds by offering them the premium amenities, services, look,
and feel of a boutique hotel, along with the communal and
affordable nature of a hostel. The Pod was conceptualised to serve
this gap in the market.”
Each Pod comes with a personal locker below the Pod with
keycard access, two pillows, personal reading light, fold-down
table for laptop use or writing, international power socket,
hangers, and a clothes rack.
Adding a touch of luxury, each Pod
also comes with 300 thread-count cotton sateen sheets and a fluffy
duvet. Pull-down blinds in each Pod provide guests with added
privacy.
The emphasis on design and privacy is extended into
the washrooms and vanity area. A long marble common vanity against a mirrored wall provides guests with easy access to a
quick wash or touch up. Separate self-contained bathrooms
comprising a shower separated from the water closet and sink by
a glass screen enable guests to enjoy the comforts of a private
toilet within a shared washroom.
Guests can choose between
two Single Pod types with the front-entry Pods providing more
privacy and the side-entry Pods offering more locker space.
Couples can opt for the bigger and roomier Queen Pod which
accommodates up to two guests. For female travellers, there are
also female-only Pods for added privacy.
Business travellers
can enjoy the use of complimentary business suites which come
with laptops, telephones with free local calls, Wi-Fi
connectivity and printing/scanning services.
The Pod is located at 289 Beach Road, Bugis. Rates begin from
Sin$78 for Single Pods and Sin$98 for Queen Pods.
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Boutique Capsule Hotel - The Pod - Opens in Singapore
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