Sleep box
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A Sleep box is a small accommodation that is convenient, safe, clean and economical, allowing people in transit to sleep
in places where they might not have an option of a bed
. The term has been used at least as early as 1946.
, easyHotel and Qbic Hotels
. They are very different from capsule hotel
s, which are much smaller (typically the size of a coffin) and are located almost exclusively in Japan. The Pod Hotel in New York City
is an exception.
system, alarm clock
, LCD TV, WiFi
, desk space with LED lighting and electrical outlets for a laptop
and rechargeable phone. The windows have motor-controlled blinds and luggage
can be stored in a cupboard
under the bed.
In 2011, a Moscow Airport
opened a sleep box service. The units feature bunk-style beds, luggage space, and a fold-out desk. These facilities have a footprint of 13 square feet and are positioned near boarding gates where passengers can rent them for as short as thirty minutes at a cost of about $15 per hour.
When the concept was announced in 2009, some commentors predicted that they would be used for trysts or sleeping off overindulgence at the airport bar. There was also concern over the transmission of bed bugs.
Sleep
Sleep is a naturally recurring state characterized by reduced or absent consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity, and inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and is more easily reversible than...
in places where they might not have an option of a bed
Bed
A bed is a large piece of furniture used as a place to sleep, relax, or engage in sexual relations.Most modern beds consist of a mattress on a bed frame, with the mattress resting either on a solid base, often wooden slats, or a sprung base...
. The term has been used at least as early as 1946.
Brands
Sleepbox is a brand name from Arch Group. Other brands include YOtelYOtel
Yotel is a YO! Company hotel brand with hotels at airports founded by Simon Woodroffe and Gerard Greene. Its rooms are larger than those in capsule hotels but are very small relative to traditional hotel rooms. Room sizes are Premium , Twin and Standard...
, easyHotel and Qbic Hotels
Qbic Hotels
Qbic Hotels is a design hotel branch by the La Bergère Group. Currently there is one Qbic hotel located in the WTC in Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, the financial business centre of Amsterdam.-Concept:...
. They are very different from capsule hotel
Capsule hotel
A is a type of hotel with a large number of extremely small "rooms" intended to provide cheap and basic overnight accommodation for guests not requiring the services offered by more conventional hotels...
s, which are much smaller (typically the size of a coffin) and are located almost exclusively in Japan. The Pod Hotel in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
is an exception.
Amenities
The space in some versions includes a bed with linen, a ventilationVentilation
Ventilation is movement of air in and out of an enclosed space, including a body. It is used in the following contexts:* Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation...
system, alarm clock
Alarm clock
An alarm clock is a clock that is designed to make a loud sound at a specific time. The primary use of these clocks is to awaken people from their night's sleep or short naps; they are sometimes used for other reminders as well. To stop the sound, a button or handle on the clock is pressed; but...
, LCD TV, WiFi
WIFI
WIFI is a radio station broadcasting a brokered format. Licensed to Florence, New Jersey, USA, the station is currently operated by Florence Broadcasting Partners, LLC.This station was previously owned by Real Life Broadcasting...
, desk space with LED lighting and electrical outlets for a laptop
Laptop
A laptop, also called a notebook, is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device and speakers into a single unit...
and rechargeable phone. The windows have motor-controlled blinds and luggage
Luggage
Baggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveller's articles during transit.Luggage is more or less the same concept as "baggage", but is normally used in relation to the personal luggage of a specific person or persons Baggage is any number of bags, cases and containers...
can be stored in a cupboard
Cupboard
A cupboard or press is a type of cabinet, often made of wood, used indoors to store household objects such as food, crockery, textiles and liquor, and protect them from dust,vermin and dirt....
under the bed.
In 2011, a Moscow Airport
Moscow Airport
Moscow Airport may refer to:In Moscow, Russia:* Domodedovo International Airport - Russia and Moscow's busiest airport* Sheremetyevo International Airport - Moscow's second busiest airport and Moscow hub for Aeroflot...
opened a sleep box service. The units feature bunk-style beds, luggage space, and a fold-out desk. These facilities have a footprint of 13 square feet and are positioned near boarding gates where passengers can rent them for as short as thirty minutes at a cost of about $15 per hour.
When the concept was announced in 2009, some commentors predicted that they would be used for trysts or sleeping off overindulgence at the airport bar. There was also concern over the transmission of bed bugs.