Stay in a field for the night
A budget hotel chain is testing ‘mobile bedrooms’ – complete with double bed, bedside tables, lights, duvet, pillows, carpeted floor, dressing table with light, mirror, chair and its own WC.
The Travelpod is sealed in a 6 metres (Length) by 2.4 metres (Width) x 2.6 metres (Height) clear poly-carbonate glass box and claims to feature the same amenities as would be found in any Travelodge.
The idea is being trialled this summer in various environments, with a festival ear-marked for next year to run the first customer trials. The trial price will match the company’s leading room rate of £26 per night.
Travelodge director of sleep Wayne Munnelly said: ‘’We are always looking at new ways of making budget accommodation more accessible to the public. The Travelpod is a great way of taking our Travelodge room to the customer.
“This summer we are running a few private trials which will allow me to work on the levels of light, noise and privacy allowed by the Travelpod. We will be opening up the test to customers next summer, targeting festivals and other major outdoor events.”
‘’It is a great concept where guests can enjoy the festival, dance through the night and climb in to a nice comfy bed. Not everyone who goes to a concert wants to sleep in a tent – this is the ultimate budget fun alternative.”
Customers will have the chance to be a part of the trial next year by following the progress of ‘Travelpod’ on the website, www.travelodge.co.uk.
Report by Phil Davies
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