Urbanpod, the first-of-its-kind ‘Pod Hotel’ launches in India

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Catching up with global hospitality-trends, the Pod-concept is a GenNext, futuristic, SMART accommodation at a convenient-cost, is a great arena to network and offers a unique experience! # stay smart!
Mumbai:  Urbanpod @Andheri SEEPZ, Mumbai, the first-of-its-kind Pod Hotel in India indulges the discerning travellers with a ‘STAY SMART’ option. With its GenNext & futuristic concept and catering to the new-age travellers, business & leisure, Urbanpod is modern, stylish& minimalistic. It offers good-value without compromising on comfort, quality & feel while offering a unique experience! What more? …the Pod-theme makes it a great place to network!
The modern Architectural design & Interiors are done up by renowned Architect Firm from Singapore, Formwerkz to give the Hotel a feel of contemporary, minimalistic living! Perfect for anyone seeking luxury-accommodation on a budget, Urbanpod is strategically-located in the heart of Mumbai’s business-hub and closer to the domestic & International airports. It offers 140-Pods with various upgrades – Suite Pods, Private Pods, Classic Pods for men& an exclusive Ladies-only, Pod categories. The Pods are beautifully-arranged side-by-side and one-upward to form elegant-arrays. Suite-Pod category is suitable for couples; the Private Pods have more room & the exclusive Ladies Pods – gives the ladies added safety & privacy.
Hiren Gandhi, Co-founder & Director, Urbanpod said, “The Indian tourism and hospitality industry has emerged as one of the key drivers of growth among the services sector in India. Apart from business travelers, the increasing sub-segments within the leisure category  Viz. Single-travelers, transit travelers, backpackers & group travelers of all kinds, are looking to explore and experiment with practical &STAY SMART options to optimize their spends rather wisely”. He added, “New-age travelers look forward to places that are— affordable, hygienic and provide safe accommodation at a centrally-located place with a good ambience & feel coupled with good internet connectivity and Urbanpod provides just the right-mix!”
Pioneering the concept of ‘SMART’ Hotels, Urbanpod prides itself in defining a new segment of GenNext, futuristic, smart-accommodation and shared-living to the new-age travelers, in the form of a Pod Hotel, at a humble cost without compromising on the comfort, quality & safety. Urbanpod is apt for the new-age travelers who are passionate, bold and are not afraid to experiment &explore!
The sleek Individual Pods are self-contained with modern, technologically-superior interiors. Each Pod comes with a cosy bed/ bed cover, personal locker with secure keycard access, Plasma TV (with headphone facility), personal reading light, power socket, hangers, a Dresser (Wall mirror), Free Wi-Fi, adjustable air-conditioning facility,  Air-purifier (for pure air circulation)& a sliding door (shutter) with locking-facility for added privacy. Each Pod also has a smoke detector & a fire-extinguisher as a safety measure. After a long day…stretch yourself, unwind & relax with the mood-lighting giving you just the right ambience!
Guest’s luggage is stored in a separate individual-locker facility so you can be carefree! The non-attached Bathroom suites are separate-facilities that are contemporary & maintain the highest-quality standards. The chic Cafeteria is also a great place to laze around and read a book, network & make new friends from around the globe while having a complimentary breakfast!24-hour Pod service, laundry & office services are also available as added benefits.