These days, the demands of travelers seeking affordable accommodations with the same high-quality facilities have taken the practical concept of pod hotels to new heights. Now, microhotels are popping up around the world, offering modern, functionally-designed rooms at affordable rates. Designed to simplify the hotel stay experience, microhotels maximize every square foot with smartly-designed rooms and high-tech touches. The hotels also replace rarely-used facilities like business centers and gyms with friendly co-working spaces for young professionals. Self check-in kiosks are also an increasingly popular feature for added convenience. Located in prominent neighborhoods of the world’s most high-profile metropolises, microhotels are making the biggest impact on destinations where real estate is scarce and soaring rates for basic accommodations make you want to stay at home. Urban centers such as London, New York City, and Paris are made especially more accessible to budget travelers with the introduction of microhotels.
       Typical rooms occupy 125 to 250 square feet in space with some as tiny as 30 square feet. The trade-off for space is prime location and easy access to the city’s cultural centers at an affordable price. With designs that include foldable desks, blackout shades, and beds with built-in reading lights, these functional rooms offer all of the modern day conveniences. Minimalist and ultramodern, microhotels are designed for light travelers and style enthusiasts who spend much of their day exploring the city instead of lounging in the room and soaking in a tub.