Thanks to our site siblings over at HotelChatter, we’re pretty darn familiar with the hotel and motel options in and around the world’s airports.
However, when it comes to just staying put right inside the airport there’s a new option that could be even more convenient than the airport hotel.
That’s only the case if you’re cool with sleeping in some pretty tight quarters, as it looks like some kind of sleep pod recliners have made their way into the terminal.
They've only recently arrived overseas, in Abu Dhabi to be specific. Technically they’re calling them GoSleep, and they’re designed just for that purpose—to go to sleep.
There’s a door to each one—or roof to each one depending on how you look at it—that kind of reminds us of one of those camper trailers that you might hook up to the family car.
Inside, GoSleep pods are promising WiFi, access to power outlets, and eventually somewhere to stash your luggage as well. Right now there’s just ten of them hanging around the airport, but by the end of the year there could be as many as 35 more.
We’re not so sure that these are available for overnight stays—not that you’d want to spend the night—but rates start at around $12 per hour if you’re looking to grab a quick nap.
It’s certainly a more private alternative to the traditional airport lounge, but if you’re looking to get some real rest the hotel room probably still comes out as the winner.
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