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[MaineWriter]

I've heard of these. But one doesn't get visual privacy in them?

It looks like there is a little shade to pull down. See the knob?

I think I would get claustrophobic, myself.

L

[Ellemeno]

It looks like there is a little shade to pull down. See the knob?

I think I would get claustrophobic, myself.

L

Good eye!  Maybe that's what's happening in the darkened one on the bottom.  But, if you look at the edge of that one, it seems like I can still see the pattern on the interior paneling. 

It's no bigger than a pup tent in there.  Wonder if people are allowed to bring their cats? 

[Kelda]

What airports in britain have them Chrissi??

[Penthesilea]

What airports in britain have them Chrissi??

London Gatwick is one of them. The other one is in London, too. I read it in the German Wikipedia.
But now I read that they are bigger than the Jananese ones. They are all en suite.
Not acutal capsules, more like super-mini hotel rooms without window to the outside (but they do have windows to the floor).

Heres an article I found:

http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php

And these pics are from the yotel site:

 

www.yotel.com

But I did find something more like the Japanese capsules when I was looking for a cheap room in London last year. If I find it again, I'll post it here.

[ifyoucantfixit]

       Well I have never given a weather report here before....   Today is sunny and about seventy at noon, supposed to reach 89 deg F
later today and tomorrow...No humidity. 
       My family are all headed for the river and camping overnight, until tomorrow night.   

[ifyoucantfixit]

London Gatwick is one of them. The other one is in London, too. I read it in the German Wikipedia.
But now I read that they are bigger than the Jananese ones. They are all en suite.
Not acutal capsules, more like super-mini hotel rooms without window to the outside (but they do have windows to the floor).

Heres an article I found:

http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php

And these pics are from the yotel site:


               NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.... all airports should have them.

 

www.yotel.com

But I did find something more like the Japanese capsules when I was looking for a cheap room in London last year. If I find it again, I'll post it here.

[Penthesilea]

Kelda:

I found it. It's the so-called POD-dorm of the Piccadilly Backpackers Hostel in London:



Here's the homepage of the hostel:
http://www.piccadillyhotel.net/london-hostels-english/london-hostels-main.html

[Kelda]

ah yes I had heard of the piccadly on before - I think it was jude that mentioned it? but thats good to know about the one at gatwick.. might come in useful one day!

I think these pods would be useful in all airports!

[moremojo]

I think these pods would be useful in all airports!

I definitely think more public spaces should provide safe and efficient venues for resting and napping...even if one had to pay a fee to use them. I think the world would be a little less cranky and stressful if people were better rested.

[MaineWriter]

Morning all,

56 degrees, looks like another perfect day is in store for us here in Maine!

L