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Are you claustrophobic? Look away now. Because a brand-new capsule hotel has just opened in central London.
For people who enjoy being confined in small spaces – it’s cosy! – the Zedwell Capsule Hotel in Piccadilly Circus has just welcomed its first guests. The 1,000-pod hotel costs £30 per night, and it has taken over the the Pavilion, a Grade II-listed building on Great Windmill Street.
For £30 a night in central London, this could be considered a steal. So long as you’re not expecting to stretch out on a sofa or have any windows to look out of.
Owned by Zedwell, the bolthole claims to be the world’s largest capsule hotel. Each of the hotel’s ‘cocoons’ features sound-proofed, windowless walls, Hypnos mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, ambient lighting and smart climate control. There are also communal areas where guests can stretch their legs and meet other travellers.
Bathrooms are shared with private shower stalls, while secure luggage facilities and dedicated dormitories for women are also available. More dormitories are still being finalised, according to a spokesperson for the hotel, while all capsules are expected to be complete by the end of the year.
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