India’s first pod hotel has come up in Mumbai. This is how it looks from the inside
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Apr 3, 2017, 14:47 IST
Inside India's first pod hotel
Urbanpod has various categories. Suite-Pod category is suitable for couples; the Private Pods have more room and the exclusive Ladies-only Pod, which give the ladies added safety & privacy
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Inside India's first pod hotel
These pods Bed, Air-conditioning, Personal locker with secure keycard access, Television, Mood lighting, Power socket with 2 USB ports, Hangers, Dresser with wall mirror, Air purifier, Sliding door with locking facility, Smoke detector and fire extinguisher, Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Inside India's first pod hotel
Urbanpod is started by Shalabh Mittal and Hiren Gandhi, who have replicated their pod-hotel experience from Singapore. They brought in Berlin Lee, a partner with some experience running capsule hotels, and architecture firm Formwerkz for the design.
Inside India's first pod hotel
Urbanpod offers 140-pods with various upgrades and are arranged, side-by-side and one-upward. The cost varies between Rs 1800 and Rs 3200, excluding taxes.
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Inside India's first pod hotel
There is a 24-hour pod service, laundry and office services.