3.5 THE PRIME POD KYOTO, KYOTO, JAPAN

3.5 THE PRIME POD KYOTO, KYOTO, JAPAN

location: Japan, 604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kawaramachi Higashiiri Nakajimacho 90 Felicita Sanjo Kiyamachi Building 9th floor.

Figure 3.23 location

The Prime Pod is already one of the top ten highest-reviewed capsule hotels on Booking.com. The Prime Pod makes a point of providing all of the luxuries of traditional hotels, including flat-screen TVs in every pod, free toiletries, robes, slippers, security boxes, and a ‘hot dog breakfast’, that well known hospitality staple.

Smart Hotel Rooms:

1. Men’s standard pod

Figure 3.24 Men’s standard pod There are two types of pods: A and B. Type "A" includes the lower pod, while kind "B" includes the top pod. Each type has a single sleeping capacity and includes a television, bed sheet, and mood lighting. These pods are all built of wood and are all facing each other.

2. Women’s standard pod

Figure 3.25 women's standard pod The standard pod for women is comparable to the standard pod for males. Only females are permitted to use these sorts of pods, which are entirely air conductive. This section is also connected to the women's pod, which has a restroom and changing room.

3. Women’s & Men’s grand pod

Figure 3.26 women’s & men's grand pod The women's and men's grand pods each have a small room that includes one pod with a single person capacity and other necessary equipment. Another feature that distinguishes this type of pod is a working desk with chair, creating it a completely private room except for the toilet. The entire pod is made of wood and wooden partitions.

This capsule hotel features a bar/lounge, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. All 150 rooms offer free WiFi, TVs and safes. Other amenities available to guests include showers, free toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Bathrooms are shared.