An Uttarakhand woman visiting Noida recently reviewed her stay at a pod hotel, and the level of discomfort its imagery evoked shows India is just not ready for that conversation yet. Somya, of Dehradun, booked a capsule at Nap Tap Go, Sector 62, and has listed its pros and cons.But, before breaking it down, let’s first understand what a pod hotel is anyway. Also known as capsule hotels, the concept basically gives a whole new meaning to bare-minimum stays.A pod hotel is an accommodation with small, enclosed sleeping spaces, not bigger than the size of a bed. This no-frills stay features capsules, like those futuristic pods, which are stacked side by side or on top of one another.The idea is to give travellers a minimal, affordable place to rest, usually with basic amenities like a bed, light and sanitation. However, it lacks the spaciousness or luxuries of a traditional hotel room.
For Somya, the highlights of her stay were colour-changing lights and dedicated washrooms for women that she said were “quite clean”.Cons: “It was not sound proof (people were quiet though) - is sort of like dorms - when someone moves, you can feel the disturbance.”According to her X post, Nap Tap Go also offers private rooms, which she said have similar pricing and likely less nuisance, if not being entirely soundproof.“They charge on hourly basis. I paid 1K for 8 hours on a Saturday (4 am to 12 pm). It’s cheaper on weekdays,” the reviewer explained.What’s more, the place has a common area and a “nice” vending machine. However, she didn’t take pictures because there were people.As for the ones that Somya did take, they made people feel “claustrophobic”, vicariously, drawing comparisons to things like an MRI machine and even coffins.stayed in a pod style hotel in Noida!
— Somya (@Somya_Crazy) September 21, 2024
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