It’s a big idea with a little footprint – Singapore’s first co-living ‘train hotel’ will welcome its first guests in September this year.
The eight-room hotel, a decommissioned Singapore public transport train, has been developed by local start-up Tiny Pod - the people behind Singapore's first shipping container hotel - with the support of JTC Corporation.
The mini-hotel will be stationed at the car park next to Block 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent in Singapore.
Rooms include an attached bathroom, while a public recreational green space with vending machines, bicycle racks and repurposed train chairs will front the hotel.
"In today's market, where consumers prioritise eco-conscious choices, pop-up hotels are swiftly emerging as a lucrative niche. Our endeavour taps into this trend and exemplifies a fusion of profitability and sustainability,” said Seah Liang Chiang, Tiny Pod founder and CEO.
Booking details and room rates have yet to be announced.
This is not the first time decommissioned Singapore public transport has been given a new life as a hotel. Last year the Bus Collective in Changi Village repurposed old buses into luxury suites with a room rate of around S$280 (US$206) per night.