The Pod is a modern boutique hostel near Singapore’s central business district boasting innovative and stylish capsule accommodation - each sleeps up to two people. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout and a complimentary buffet breakfast. Arranged in minimalist air-conditioned dormitories, each sleek capsule contains bedding, a reading light, fold-away table, clothes rail, power socket, pull-down blind and personal locker. Women-only capsules are available too. Guests share bathroom and toilet facilities, where towels, toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Guests at The Pod get free local calls and Nespresso coffee. Additionally, guests get limited complimentary dry cleaning and bottled water. There’s also a business center, 24-hour reception, guest lounge, elevators, self-service laundry and a pantry for preparing light snacks. Set in Kampong Glam quarter, there are many dining options surrounding the hostel. For shopping, public transport links and entertainment, Bugis Junction and Bugis+ shopping malls are about ten minutes’ walk away.
Most reviewers thought this quirky hostel represented decent value for money in a pricey city. Rates were reasonable, according to many guests, and there was a pay-once pricing strategy that meant visitors got lots of freebies thrown in. These included a breakfast with hot options, local calls and reliable Wi-Fi plus one free item of dry cleaning and one bottle of water per day.
Reviewers generally liked the location on the edge of Singapore's central business district. It was easy to get to Downtown Core on foot or using nearby MRT stations. The surrounding Arab Quarter also boasted shopping and Middle Eastern cafes.
Plenty of reviewers were impressed with the innovative and stylish design of the capsules. Each reportedly made clever use of space, featuring a privacy blind, fold-away laptop desk, mini clothes rail and reading light. Most reviewers thought the place was clean and had cozy beds, making it fine for shorter stays.
Some guests found it tricky to negotiate their way up a small ladder to reach upper deck capsules. Taller guests also reported that the capsules were a bit limited for space.
Capsules weren't soundproofed making sounds from other guests sharing the room all too audible for some light sleepers. Sounds like people opening the door or snoring were an annoyance for certain reviewers, although earplugs were available at reception. Others said the rooms were too hot, despite air-conditioning, or that the lockers wouldn't shut properly.
Each floor had shared toilet and shower facilities for guests, but for some reviewers the showers were a letdown. There were occasional claims of some broken shower heads, poor water pressure and sub-optimal cleanliness.
No, The Pod - Boutique Capsule doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Pod - Boutique Capsule doesn’t allow pets.
No, The Pod - Boutique Capsule doesn’t provide parking.
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The Pod - Boutique Capsule is located in 289 Beach Road, 199552, Singapore, Singapore.
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