Accommodation providers grow weary of guests that inquire about staying the night and use catch-phrases "I'm just looking for a room" or "All I want is a place to lay my head for the night" as a rebuttal after being told the nightly tariff. Such phrases used by potential guests is code for "I am unable to appreciate value" or "I'm not willing to pay".
I have heard a few classic stories within the motel industry about how some moteliers have reacted to guests that have uttered such inane comments as a defense to quoted tariff. One motelier that was obviously having a day of Basil Faulty proportions ushered a guest from the motel's reception to a small back shed and offered to make-up temporary single bed as "a place to lay their head for the night".
Cue the Sleepbox concept has been designed for the travel-weary that need a secure and minimalist place to kip for a couple of hours after enduring the rigors of long haul flight. We can imagine that some motels could consider having a few of these stacked up out the back to appease guests requests for cheap minimal digs for the night.
The Sleepbox is an interesting concept in commercial accommodation. It measures 2m x 1.4m x 2.3m (h) with a bed 2m x 0.6 and offers more convenience than just a place to catch some Zs.
Designed by Arch Group’s Russian architects, the Sleepbox is equipped with a desk, a built-in LCD TV, WiFi, wall-sockets for laptops and recharging cell phones, ventilation, storage space for luggage and a drink dispenser.
What about changing dirty sheets and pillows?
No worries. Guests sleep on a flexible strip of foamed polymer with a surface of pulp tissue that is automatically rewound from one shaft to another, like hand towels in a bathroom after each occupant exits.
Will this work in the motel industry? Probably not. Guest's that are "just looking for a room" by definition expect to have a super-king sized bed in a separate bedroom, in-room spa pool, full kitchen including complimentary tea and coffee facilities - they just don't want to pay for it;-)
I have heard a few classic stories within the motel industry about how some moteliers have reacted to guests that have uttered such inane comments as a defense to quoted tariff. One motelier that was obviously having a day of Basil Faulty proportions ushered a guest from the motel's reception to a small back shed and offered to make-up temporary single bed as "a place to lay their head for the night".
Cue the Sleepbox concept has been designed for the travel-weary that need a secure and minimalist place to kip for a couple of hours after enduring the rigors of long haul flight. We can imagine that some motels could consider having a few of these stacked up out the back to appease guests requests for cheap minimal digs for the night.
The Sleepbox is an interesting concept in commercial accommodation. It measures 2m x 1.4m x 2.3m (h) with a bed 2m x 0.6 and offers more convenience than just a place to catch some Zs.
Designed by Arch Group’s Russian architects, the Sleepbox is equipped with a desk, a built-in LCD TV, WiFi, wall-sockets for laptops and recharging cell phones, ventilation, storage space for luggage and a drink dispenser.
What about changing dirty sheets and pillows?
No worries. Guests sleep on a flexible strip of foamed polymer with a surface of pulp tissue that is automatically rewound from one shaft to another, like hand towels in a bathroom after each occupant exits.
Will this work in the motel industry? Probably not. Guest's that are "just looking for a room" by definition expect to have a super-king sized bed in a separate bedroom, in-room spa pool, full kitchen including complimentary tea and coffee facilities - they just don't want to pay for it;-)
