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The Growing Trend of Pod Hotels

London is one of the most expensive cities on this planet which means that any time I discover ways to save money while there, it makes me very happy.

Last week we wrote about the new Yotel in Heathrow Airport which rents pod-like cabins to transit customers for just $51 per four hours.

But what about those travelers who want to save money in the center of town and are willing to sacrifice a bit of space in order to do so?

According to the Los Angeles Times, there is a growing trend of "diminutive digs" that take advantage of the need for clean, functional accommodations that sacrifice space for affordability. London, for example, is blessed with three EasyHotel locations ($51 per night) as well as the slightly more expensive, Base2Stay ($165).

But it's not only London. $54 pod-like rooms are also available through the Qbic chain in the Netherlands, and the Pod Hotel in New York City ($89 a night).

I've spent my share of time in small hotel rooms, but I'm sure a night in a "pod" is an entirely different experience. I'd either acclimate very quickly, or go stark raving mad from cabin fever and ax-murder someone.

Either way, I'm willing to give it a try.

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