# Robot-Operated Accomodations This Sci-fi Hotel is Run Mostly by Machines By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-hotel References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362254/A-Futuristic-Capsule-Hotel-Where-Robots-Serve-Their-Human-Overlords/) & [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/20/sleep-in-a-spaceship-and-be-waited-on-by-robots-at-chinas-newest-capsule-hotel/) This sci-fi hotel is called the 'Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel' and is located in Shenzhen, China. When you come to the entrance of this futuristic hotel, you'll immediately notice the [robot greeter at the door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-1), letting you know that your stay at this sci-fi hotel will be anything but ordinary. While there is a skeleton staff of humans working behind the scenes, most of the menial day to day task are carried out by machines. It is a [capsule hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms) though, so your beds will be tightly packed but the neon lights and shiny surfaces will create the illusion that you're in the sleeping quarters of a space ship on a trek to Mars. The best part? One night here will only cost you $11. Making the possibility that the robots go all '2001: A Space Odyssey' completely worth the risk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robot-operated Hospitality:** The use of robots and automation to carry out menial tasks in the hospitality industry presents an opportunity for cost savings and improved efficiency. - **Capsule Accommodations:** The popularity of capsule hotels provides an innovative alternative to traditional lodging, offering compact and affordable spaces for travelers. - **Futuristic Hotel Experiences:** The rise of sci-fi themed hotels like the 'Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel' demonstrates the potential for providing unique and immersive guest experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore how to incorporate robotic technology to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. - **Travel and Accommodation:** The travel and accommodation sector can capitalize on the trend of capsule accommodations to offer budget-friendly options for travelers seeking convenience and efficiency. - **Entertainment and Hospitality Design:** The field of entertainment and hospitality design can embrace the concept of futuristic hotel experiences by creating immersive environments that cater to the desires of tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [AI-Native Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-hotels.md) - [Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mobile-resort-hotel.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-data.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Life-Sized Robot Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-library.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Hotel Sci-Fi Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novotel.md)