KYOTO, JAPAN—Global Agents Co. Ltd has opened a new hotel in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi district, reimagining Japan’s Capsule Hotel culture by integrating technology and social spaces.
With more than 150 multifunctional smart pod units spread over four floors, The Millennials Kyoto provides guests with full control of their personal unit through the integrated iPod touch provided at check-in.
These controls correspond to several unique functions, including an alarm system based on bed movement and optional projectors that make use of each unit’s built-in privacy screens. Additionally, the eighth floor lobby doubles as a coworking space for local entrepreneurs, with full office amenities and a Happy Hour with free beer.
The Millennials is the latest hotel from Japanese developer Global Agents, whose CEO Takeshi Yamasaki notes that “our goal with The Millennials is to go beyond what people have come to expect from this type of hotel, and create a new option for today’s customer who wants both affordability and style.”
Global Agents plans to open another branch of The Millennials in Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya district next year.