LyLo to launch European expansion of Pod hotel concept, sights on London

LyLo has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept with London as the potential location of its first European property.

The company has over 80 hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. comprising 608 pods, 40 private rooms, 170 ensuite rooms and four F&B venues. Two further Australian properties are in the pipeline. It is now looking for buildings of 15,000 to 50,000 sq ft to transform into its pod hotel in Europe, aimed at solo travellers, groups aged 18-35, digital nomads, sports groups and families, providing budget friendly hostel-style accommodation in a design-led and customer-centric setting with onsite coworking, social and wellness spaces.

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