# Mini Budget Lodgings China's Capsule Hotel Targets Single Business Travelers By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-hotel1 References: [slumz.boxden](http://slumz.boxden.com/f605/jan-17-shanghai-s-first-capsule-hotel-opens-88-rmb-13usd-day-good-deal-1479833/) & [chinadaily.cn](http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-01/10/content_11815530.htm) With budget-conscious travelers in mind, China’s first capsule hotel opened in Shanghai. The concept, which originated in Japan, features 68 tiny capsules for sleeping, each equipped with a clock, a light, a television and wireless internet. The Xi Tai Capsule Hotel has stacked [pod-like spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions) with just enough room for a good nights rest, and nothing else. These [low-budget accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations) are rented out by the hour, sorted into snoring zones and are available only for men. Located near the Shanghai Railway Station, the capsule hotel is expected to be a desired lodging given China’s booming tourism industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Capsule Hotels:** The rise of capsule hotels in Asia presents an opportunity for hospitality businesses to offer affordable lodging to budget-conscious travelers. - **Single-occupancy Accommodations:** As more single business travelers hit the road, there is a growing market for single-occupancy accommodations like capsule hotels. - **By-the-hour Rentals:** The popularity of capsule hotels' hourly rates for short stays encourages more businesses to capitalize on the trend by offering similar services for budget-conscious travelers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from catering to budget-conscious travelers by offering more affordable accommodations like capsule hotels. - **Tourism:** The booming tourism industry in China opens up opportunities for hospitality businesses to offer more affordable lodging options like capsule hotels for budget-conscious travelers. - **Business Travel:** Capsule hotels can provide a cost-effective solution for single business travelers looking for affordable and convenient accommodations near their destination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-data.md) - [Australian Sleep-Focused Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-sleep-hotel.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-sleep-lab.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md) - [Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ni-hao-hotel.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md)