Yotel
I just saw this tonight on ABC News. Yotel.com is the booking site for what I will call the smallest hotels ever. But what they lack in size they make up for in location, as they are located in and around the airports of London Heathrow and London Gatwick. They are quickly expanding and have plans to go into Amsterdam’s Schiphol next. They start at £25 for 4 hours, which is the minimum booking time. I must say, I like the idea. It’s clever and I see a lot of people taking advantage of these. Whether or not they are profitable is another thing. I would think airport space has a premium price. Although for backpackers like me…it’s still a luxury…I’ve gotten use to using my pack as a pillow and finding an uncrowded span of three airport chairs.
June 28th, 2008 at 8:19 am
That’s a great idea if you just need a quick nap before the next leg of your trip.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Wow - the Japanese Capsule Hotel finally comes to England! I stayed in a similar place to this in the centre of Tokyo and it’s a great idea (though there the guests are usually p*ssed businessmen who have missed their last train home!). This application for them here seems ideal, as accommodation around airports is normally so pricey, as you mention. Best of luck to Yotel… PS. nice site, will bookmark you! Steve