# American Pod Hotels Rockwell Group's Yotel Times Square Expansion Rocks By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yotel-times-square References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pics-pod-hotel-coming-to-times-square.html) & [yotel](http://www.yotel.com/) Although it was only a matter of time before [capsule hotels expanded into America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations), I don't think I'll ever be able to stay at the [Rockwell Group's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-and-spanish-design) Yotel Times Square. I'm not exactly claustrophobic, but I'm pretty sure that one night will trip me across that fine line. Yet I can see the appeal and benefit of Rockwell group's Yotel Times Square. Not only can it be marketed as a unique experience, it will offer 669 rooms, accommodating quite a few tourists. Also, it's twice the size of [Yotel's airport hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Capsule Hotels:** Developing unique and compact accommodations for travelers seeking a different hotel experience. - **Micro-stay Hotels:** Creating short-term hotel options for travelers who only need a few hours of rest and relaxation. - **Alternative Accommodations:** Providing unconventional lodging options that cater to the changing preferences of modern travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Brands in the hospitality industry can explore the development of capsule hotels to attract adventurous tourists. - **Travel:** In the travel industry, there is an opportunity to create micro-stay hotels for travelers who need a temporary place to rest between flights or long layovers. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can consider investing in alternative accommodations to cater to the growing demand for unique lodging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-sleep-lab.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-data.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Vibrant Playful Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yowie-hotel.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Hybrid Culturally Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-and-spanish-design.md)