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Anand Mahindra praises the new capsule concept hotels in Noida.
Recently, a pod hotel in Noida has caught the attention of Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra group. Sharing a vlogger’s post Mahindra tweeted, ‘I’ve always thought that the capsule hotel concept (first seen in Japan) would be ideal for the expansion of functional & clean hotel rooms in India, giving a filip to budget travel.’
That looks pretty cool.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 24, 2024
I’ve always thought that the capsule hotel concept (first seen in Japan) would be ideal for the expansion of functional & clean hotel rooms in India, giving a filip to budget travel.
But how many of you agree? Would you find this claustrophobic? https://t.co/00Uq9E8mXh
Anand Mahindra asked his followers, “Would you find this claustrophobic?”
A few commented that they might find it so. However, most people agree that pod-style hotels, a new concept in India, will undoubtedly be a nice option for budget-conscious, privacy-loving travelers.
The travel vlogger, Somya whose post Mahindra had shared recently stayed at NapTapGo, a pod-style hotel in Noida. In a series of posts, she shared her experience there. Somya opted for a capsule with a single bed with a mirror, manual and centralized locks, a panel with different settings and charging points, and an entertainment center.
She highlighted the color-changing mirror that can be adjusted by finger touch and mentioned there were women-only washrooms as well as common ones. And all were clean. She thoroughly enjoyed her stay facing only one issue that rooms were not soundproof. So, when someone moves you can feel that.
What is a pod-style or capsule hotel?
A pod-style or capsule hotel that offers small, pod-like accommodations designed for solo travelers originated in Japan. These pods provide enough space for sleeping and necessities, focusing on efficiency and minimalism.
By stripping down accommodation to its essentials, pod hotels make travel more accessible and affordable without sacrificing comfort or style.
About NapTapGo
Founded by Nitin Malhotra, NapTapGo is set to alter the perception of accommodations and the Indian hotel industry in general with its pod or capsule-styled hotels. With its reasonably priced capsule rooms, it provides single and business visitors with a unique, convenient, and comfortable travel experience.
By stripping down accommodation to its essentials, pod hotels make travel more accessible and affordable without sacrificing comfort or style.
Nitin Malhotra is also the founder and CEO of the tech-enabled home appliance company, 247around.
Being passionate about travel and startups Malhotra is steering the ship at NAPTAPGO, his second startup, to transform the entire budget travel experience in India.
Despite the rapid evolution of the Indian travel landscape, budget hotels have remained stagnant with shoddy facilities, dismal conditions, and questionable hygiene standards.
That's where Naptapgo comes in. The startup is on a mission to disrupt this segment by creating a next-generation hospitality solution that's affordable as well as luxurious.
Pricing of pods at NapTapGo
Pods are charged at an hourly rate with amenities such as - Air conditioning, carpeted rooms, heating, safe, shared bathroom, bottle of water, towels, linens, TV, and ironing facilities. Private pods are priced around INR 1160 for a single person while a private POD suite room can cost INR 1607 for a 15-hour stay.
Now that billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra praised the emergence of pod-style hotels in Noida it has captivated several people’s attention. According to him, pod hotels may be a game-changer in the Indian hospitality industry.
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