An curved arrow pointing right. Capsule hotels — hotels that feature futuristic pods instead of rooms — are a Japanese staple. Said to originally have been developed for traveling businessmen ...

A special ventilation system keeps the pod cool. Capsule hotels started in Japan in 1979 but are now popular across the world. Produced by Charlie Floyd More from Video Hostels are communal places ...

Pod hotels have existed in Japan since 1979, when the first one opened in Osaka. But only recently did the pod hotel concept arrive in Boston, when MECO opened in the West End. Here's what it's like.

Originally developed in Japan, pod hotels offer affordable, high-tech accommodation in compact, capsule-like units. Perfect for short stays, these hotels are designed to maximise comfort and ...

Passengers at Bhopal Railway Station will now be able to avail of a smart, budget-friendly accommodation option, with the opening of the first pod hotel at platform number 6 on Saturday ...