Coffin Hotels Opening Near You

An anonymous reader writes "Britain will soon see the launch of a chain of automated, short-term hotels for travelers and businesspeople." From the article: "Each soundproof cabin will contain a sofa that converts into a double bed, a pull down desk, closet space, adjustable mood lighting, a shower, wireless Internet, an iPod connection and a flat-screen TV. Check-in and check-out will be automated, but food and drinks will be available."

Comments

... no thanks ! - Britain is a dirty island ..

[bushboy]

Given the fact that in general, British public areas are usually filthy in terms of grime and litter, I don't think this is going to work.

How do you know who slept in one of these "pods" before you, or what state you'll find one in ?

Some of the B&B's I've stayed in here have been downright nasty, as well as some hotels and hostels.

We can't even keep our hospitals clean.
Also, everything gets vandalised here, even the windows on the trains have graffiti scratched onto them.

I can imagine "parties" occuring in these pods, where 4 or 5 kids crowd into them, drink themselves into a coma and vomit all over the place - don't think it could happen ? - heh, try living here.