# Convenient Compact Hotels The ‘Hostation' Bus Stop Hotel Makes Waiting for a Bus Comfo By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostation-bus-stop-hotel References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/hostation-bus-stop-hotel-offers-a-sustainable-retreat-to-odd-hour-travelers/) The ‘Hostation’ bus stop hotel is designed by Baita Design which is a hotel found on top of a bus stop. Odd-hour travelers will love this convenience when buses cancel their routes at the last minute. This [compact bus stop hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bus-shelter) is equipped with one bathroom, lighting and heating. It is also eco-friendly as it features photovoltaic panels on top to fulfill its power requirements. This concept is great for a lost traveler with no access to a hotel in need of quick, [overnight stay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Hotels:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to create compact and convenient hotel solutions for travelers in need of quick, overnight stays. - **Eco-friendly Hotels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the hotel industry to incorporate renewable energy sources like photovoltaic panels for sustainable power requirements. - **Mobile Accommodation:** Trend towards innovative mobile accommodations that cater to odd-hour travelers, providing them with a comfortable and convenient traveling experience. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The concept of compact bus stop hotels presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to diversify their offerings and cater to travelers looking for unique and convenient accommodation options. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of photovoltaic panels on bus stop hotels demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the renewable energy industry to expand its applications and provide sustainable power solutions in unconventional settings. - **Transportation:** The incorporation of bus stop hotels opens up possibilities for the transportation industry to enhance the travel experience by providing comfortable resting options for passengers during unforeseen circumstances, such as canceled routes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Compact Fully-Functioning Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox.md) - [Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mobile-resort-hotel.md) - [Sleek Miniature Lifestyle Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habiton.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md)