# Space-Themed Sleeping Pods 'Met A Space Pods' are the World's Tiniest Hotel Rooms By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-a-space-pods References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/06/20/met-a-space-pod-singapore-hostel/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds#1xJO6H5wRqqQ) & [metaspacepod.sg](https://metaspacepod.com.sg/) Singapore is home to 'Met A Space Pods,' a [sleeping capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions) that could be the world's tiniest hotel room. The purple-lit space-themed pods make up for their lack of size with massively fascinating tech-infusions. The room comes complete with touch panels to adjust the lights and air, a smart TV, [modular desks hidden within the walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-tiny-homes-1), a LED ring lit mirror and a safe to ensure your precious belongings are safely kept during one's travels. Young people typically travel on a budget and subject themselves to sup-par living conditions in order to save a few bucks. The Met A Space Pods provide tourists with the opportunity to experience the [unique comfort luxury hotels provide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms), without breaking their bank. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tiny Hotel Rooms:** The trend of creating small, compact hotel rooms provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry by offering affordable luxury accommodations. - **Tech-infused Hotels:** The integration of cutting-edge technology in hotel rooms allows for innovative experiences and personalized comfort, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. - **Budget Luxury Travel:** The rising trend of budget luxury travel caters to young travelers' desire for affordable yet comfortable accommodations, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the travel industry. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovations in creating small, compact hotel rooms that offer affordable luxury experiences for travelers. - **Technology:** The integration of cutting-edge technology, such as touch panels and smart TVs, in hotel rooms presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. - **Travel:** The travel industry can capitalize on the trend of budget luxury travel by developing unique and affordable accommodations to cater to young travelers without sacrificing comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Metallic Potty Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-portal.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Antarctica Glamping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-camping-pods.md)