After officially opened Digital Airport Hotel at Terminal 3 Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Capsule Indonesia again presents a modern capsule hotel concept in the heart of Jakarta Jakpod Hotel, you can find on Jalan Plaju 16, around Thamrin neighbourhood in Central Jakarta, near BNI City Station.
The reason for the establishment which was opened last January is because capsule hotels are currently developing in major cities around the world, including Jakarta. It also relates to lifestyle in big cities that tend to be dynamic, especially millennials who often find a place to stay with simple and practical concept, but can provide comfort and of course Instagrammable.
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Thamrin was chosen because it is a strategic area in Jakarta. The area is a home for offices, malls and the latest and the most favourited transportation mode for Jakartans, MRT. The capsule hotel in Central Jakarta provides 76 pods consisting of 22 pods for women and 54 pods for men, as well as a suite or ordinary room. Not only that, there are also two jumbo-sized capsules, Double Female Capsule specifically for two women with wider pod size. Jakpod Hotel also features 17 shower rooms and 12 toilets.
You don’t have to doubt this capsule hotel. Having 2x1 meters dimension, each capsule is made of ABS plastic, which is the same material as the aircraft cabin. Here guests will feel the spaceship concept where the pods are equipped with the best mattresses, blankets, TV, charging ports, headsets, free WiFi, and futuristic lights that can be controlled with touch system, as well as lockers to save guests stuff. The hotel also has Insta-worthy spot. There are awesome mural on almost every wall.
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Jakpod Hotel can be an alternative for those who are on a business trip or vacation trip and want to try Car Free Day (CFD) in Jakarta. After being surveyed, many people outside Jakarta wanted to take part in CFD. Instead of having to commute long distances, they chose to stay overnight at this capsule hotel. Jakpod Hotel is ideal for short staycations with affordable rates starting from Rp 128,000 per night.
Website: https://jakpodhotel.com
Instagram: @jakpodhotel