# Bomb Shelter Hotels Yotel Eyes The Kingsway Tunnels in London By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-shelter-hotel-rooms References: [blackbookmag](http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/yotel-eyes-underground-tunnels-in-london-for-new-hotel/5220) & [yotel](http://www.yotel.com/) [Central London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-london-victoria) may be getting the next possible Yotel location, but this won’t be another fancy high rise. Simon Woodruffe's Yotel chain, famous for its [capsule-style rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions) that are offered at hourly rates, hopes to make this particular project unique, as it will be underground. Earlier this year, we wrote about [The Kingsway Tunnels](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-tunnels-for-sale-buy-your-own-secret-bunker), a labyrinth of underground shafts that were put up for sale. The self-contained Kingsway Tunnels have a rich history as a reserve war room, an air raid shelter and a phone exchange during the Cold War. The initial Yotel plan for The Kingsway Tunnels is for 100-150 capsules. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underground Hotels:** The trend of creating underground hotels, such as Yotel's planned Kingsway Tunnels location, offers the opportunity to create unique immersive experiences for guests. - **Capsule Hotels:** Capsule hotels offer a cost-effective and space-efficient option for travelers who prioritize convenience over space during their stay. - **Historic Bunker Repurposing:** Repurposing historic bunkers for commercial use presents an opportunity to preserve important historical sites while also generating revenue. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate capsule and underground hotels for travelers seeking a unique and cost-effective lodging experience. - **Real Estate:** Repurposing historical bunkers and underground spaces can create new opportunities for real estate development and investment. - **Tourism:** The development of unique and historic lodging options like underground hotels could help to increase tourism and attract visitors seeking new and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoxton.md) - [Shoreditch Members Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos.md) - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Village-Luke Charming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botree-hotel.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md)