The financial burden for business and other frequent travellers sometimes is huge. This is why the Pod hotels are becoming increasingly popular. What are Pod hotels you ask? These strange hotels are essentially lodgings made up of small pod rooms that fit only the bare amenities, like a bed, lightning, and some storage room. Most of the Pod hotels have communal bathrooms, while some offer other perks like spas and cafes. The trend grew out of the Japanese capsule hotels, tiny rooms first introduced in 1979. The small Pod hotel rooms might not be popular with some people, but their popularity stems from a rising demand for cheaper lodging that offers a little more privacy and a lot more savings than traditional hotels.
Here is a look at more innovative pod hotels from around the world:

1. The Ninehours hotel in Kyoto, Japan starts at 49 dollars a night

2. Guests are given a locker upon check-in where they can store their personal belongings

3. The pods have a sleep ambient control system intended to mimic dawn to help you wake up easier

4. CityHub in Amsterdam also offers pod bedrooms that come with a double bed, an audio streaming system, and app-controlled mood lighting

5. Guests are given wristbands upon check-in that automatically unlocks their door

6. Singapore capsule hotel offers bunk bed style sleeping, but a curtain can be drawn for more privacy

7. There are Queen sized bed pods and some female-only pods. Rooms start at 64$