# Stylish Pod Accommodations The Qbic Hotel by Blacksheep is Made for Budget Savvy Travellers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qbic-hotel References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/11/27/qbic-hotel-by-blacksheep/) & [blacksheep.uk](http://www.blacksheep.uk.com/) A first for the United Kingdom, the Qbic Hotel offers affordable, [pod-style accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations) in an [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra) stylish manner. The sister hotel to Qbic Amsterdam, it targets the budget savvy traveller who nevertheless doesn't want to feel as though he or she is on a budget. Rife with cool details such as neo-retro furniture, modern artwork and bright colors, it is hard not to feel like a stay at the Qbic Hotel is a treat. Designed by Blacksheep, the Qbic Hotel is located in London, England. According to the designers, "The ultimate ethos behind Qbic is that it integrates into the local community, creating a welcoming and flexible space for all to enjoy and belong." This is achieved through the use of [local food, art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-hotel) and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pod-style Accommodations:** There is an opportunity for other hotels to adopt pod-style accommodations, appealing to budget-savvy travelers who still want a stylish experience. - **Neo-retro Design:** The use of neo-retro furniture and modern artwork can be a trend for future hotel designs targeting budget-conscious travelers. - **Local Integration:** Hotels can integrate into local communities by featuring local food and supporting local artworks, promoting a sense of belonging and unique travel experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other forms of accommodations can adopt new designs and practices in order to attract budget-conscious travelers and enhance the overall guest experience. - **Interior Design:** The trend and demand for neo-retro furniture and design can provide opportunities for interior designers to create unique and creative design spaces for hotels, offices and residential homes. - **Local Art and Food:** Local communities, artists and food businesses can benefit from partnerships with hotels in order to market and promote their products to guests traveling from different parts of the world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Village-Luke Charming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botree-hotel.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoxton.md) - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [London Urban Stay Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-london-victoria.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) - [Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoxton-charlottenburg.md) - [Eccentric Soho Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-brudnizki.md) - [Sustainable Heritage Evoked Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrm-hotel.md)