Capsule Hotel Comes to India

The Japanese-style capsule hotel has come to India. A company called UrbanPod has started a capsule hotel in Mumbai:

https://qz.com/973332/urbanpod-in-mumbai-a-night-at-indias-first-capsule-hotel/





At $30-$50/night, it doesn't really seem like a bargain compared to conventional lodgings. Compare with a Chinese capsule hotel that charges $7/night:





Meanwhile, other countries are moving this niche toward the high end of the market.

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201704180042.html

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/02/business/aimed-salarymen-japans-new-capsule-hotels-reach-tourists-women/

http://www.asiaone.com/travel/capsule-hotel-chinatown-wants-redefine-luxury-hostel