What is it: The Capsule Hotel, The Hague, Amsterdam; no they're not flying saucers crashed to earth even though, like Doctor Who's Tardis, they're deceptively bigger on the inside, they're escape pods!
What’s so special: The Capsule Hotel in The Hague will make you feel like a shipwreck survivor in these real escape pods recovered from an old oilrig, complete with safety instructions in English and Dutch, flares, chemical toilet, mini-library, karoke machine and a hammock for two. These aren’t for those fond of their luxuries but rather an adventure for thrill seekers on holiday, bobbing on the canal in pods that are like something from space!
The details: It costs just €60 for a one night stay in these pods, www.capsulehotel.info
Getting there: Fly from Dublin to Amsterdam with Aer Lingus, with prices starting from approximately €300, or shop around online to find the best deals.
