August 20, 2007
BusinessWeek: There are hotels built on stilts in the ocean, hotels fashioned out of former royal palaces, even hotels set among jungle treetops. So why not craft a hotel that can be plugged into an existing space in any city in the world? That was the thinking behind Qbic Hotels, a low-cost, high-design concept made up of prefabricated rooms that literally come out of a box.
Qbic allows guests to make their reservations online, with rooms ranging from €39 to €139 (about $80 to $200) a night, based on an advanced booking system. Once at the hotel, guests receive an electronic card that's needed to check in and check out.
In order to create a hotel in big cities where real estate is often costly and space at a premium, Qbic's founders came up with a novel idea: Create a prefab, plug-and-play module called a Cubi that can be outfitted inside existing space.
What distinguishes Qbic—at least for now—is its ability to offer both high style and low cost in a self-service environment. "Qbic is quite stylish and slick," says Harteveldt. "I think that it appeals to someone who appreciates style after being in an airplane cabin that is devoid of style."
A Hotel in a Box [BusinessWeek]
By Steven Teo @ 3:39 AM | Luxury | Comments (1) | Article Link
There are 1 responses to "Plug and Play Hotel".
great!! its looks fab. we're hosting a party and we are looking at different hotels to host it at , so we were wondering whether we could be sent some more images of this great hotel!!
thank-you.. from abby
Posted by: abby at May 19, 2008 11:44 AM
Add your own comments
Business opportunity from the US Market Leader in Disc Protection. Recently we told you about the unique Disc protection product D_Skin. The product is great and in fact our only gripe was where to buy it outside America. Well the guys from D_Skin have listened - and are now looking for Distributors worldwide. So what are you waiting for? Contact them and be part of the D_Skin success worldwide! www.D-Skin.com
Click Here for More Information
Free Business Ideas Newsletter
Ever wanted to be the CEO of your very own Starbucks or Amazon.com? Fire your boss and be your own boss? Now you can, with BIZNESS! - the free biweekly business newsletter about new business ideas, opportunities and innovations from around the world. More than just new business trends, BIZNESS! helps the aspiring entrepreneur (you!) with small business advice, business tips, and entrepreneur resources and opportunities.
Subscribe for free now! 
Coaching Tip: Clear Your Plate » Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or do you find yourself procrastinating? Do you typically load your plate by taking on too much...
The International Connection - Virtual Assistants Globally Taking Clients To New Frontiers » Article contributed by Diana Ennen You would have to live under a rock to not hear about the latest craze that is...
The Advantages of Buying An Existing Business » Article contributed by Don Daszkowski Why buy an established business rather than start from scratch? There are many advantages for the entrepreneur...
How To Keep Your Business Afloat if You are Under-Capitalized » Article contributed by Luis O. Rodriguez It has always been said that owning a home is the American dream. Millions of small...
Aspire to be an entrepreneur? Need more small business tips, resources and ideas? Visit GetEntrepreneurial.com now!
