In today's fast-paced world, the hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of modern travellers. One innovative solution that is gaining significant traction is pod design. By maximising space efficiency and offering a unique, futuristic experience, pod hotels are redefining the concept of compact living and The Pods Factory is at the forefront of this transformation.

What is Pod Design?
Pod design involves creating compact, self-contained living spaces typically stacked vertically within a building. These pods include essential amenities like a bed, storage, and sometimes even a private bathroom. Though unconventional, pod hotels offer numerous benefits for both guests and hoteliers, blending space efficiency with a memorable stay experience.

The Pods Factory: Revolutionizing Pod Hospitality
The Pods Factory was founded by two visionary experts: Robin Hagedoorn, creator of the award-winning Bunk Hotels, and Bram Breukers, a specialist in social furniture and logistics. The concept of Bunk Hotels—luxury hostels bridging the gap between hotel and hostel—served as a test bed for Hagedoorn's initial vision of upscale pod living.
The inspiration came from the space-efficient yet cramped Japanese capsule hotels. “When I started working on Bunk, refurbishing two old churches into luxury hostels, I knew I wanted pods,” says Hagedoorn. “But I wanted luxury pods. I wanted guests to have a premium experience at an excellent price, with sustainably produced, modular, durable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-clean pods.”
Turning this vision into reality wasn’t simple. It required over a year of searching, planning, testing, and refining. As Hagedoorn reflects, “I am a bit of a perfectionist,” and the journey to achieving the ideal pod was long and challenging. With Breukers’ expertise, they perfected the pod model and eventually founded The Pods Factory. Now, they’re sharing this innovation, helping hoteliers re