"Pretty Cool": Anand Mahindra Reacts To Pics Of Japanese-Style Pod Hotel In Noida

A travel vlogger recently stayed at NapTapGo, a pod-style hotel in Noida Sector 62, and shared her experience on X.

The pod or capsule hotel concept, first introduced in Japan in 1979, has been steadily gaining traction worldwide, with India being one of the latest markets to embrace this innovative hospitality trend. The brainchild of architect Kisho Kurokawa, the capsule hotel was designed to provide affordable and efficient lodging for busy professionals and travellers. Recently, a travel vlogger stayed at NapTapGo, a pod-style hotel in Noida Sector 62, and shared her experience on X. stayed in a pod style hotel in Noida!more details tomorrow pic.twitter.com/ut1EOexCBz That looks pretty cool.I've always thought that the capsule hotel concept (first seen in Japan) would be ideal for the expansion of functional & clean hotel rooms in India, giving a filip to budget travel.But how many of you agree? Would you find this claustrophobic? https://t.co/00Uq9E8mXh

In a detailed thread, @Somya_Crazy posted several pictures, offering a glimpse into this innovative accommodation. The pod hotel features designated capsules or pods for guests, as well as private pod suites. During her stay, she resided in a capsule equipped with a single bed, mirror, control panel, charging points, manual and centralised locks, and an entertainment screen. The hotel also provided a dedicated women's washroom, a common washroom described as "quite clean", and a shared common area.

"Stayed in a pod-style hotel in Noida!", she captioned the pictures.