The idea of staying in a hotel excites all of us, and whether we are planning for a week-long trip or a day out to spend some leisure time with our loved ones, we love to book hotel or a comfortable space. But, have you wondered sometimes, when we need a space for a short duration of time, and we end up paying for a minimum of twenty-four hours of accommodation? Not fair, right? There may be situations where you are headed for a long road trip or you need to halt at a location before you proceed to your final destination. You may be exhausted or jet-lagged and need a decent amount of time to unwind and may take a power nap at a safe accommodation.

Enter the concept of hourly room, AKA capsule stay, which means you only book the hotel for a short period, and it may be 2, 3 or as many hours as you require. This concept of hourly room booking originated in Europe. Hoteliers across the globe adapted this with quick succession as it was a win-win situation for both customers and hotel owners. Some of the hotels in India are doing this with such ease that they are at the top of their games, more so because of immense positive response from the large majority of the population, especially the millennials.

Let’s have a rundown of some undeniable benefits we can achieve through this concept.

• Flexibility at its peak – The whole concept of micro-stays was introduced with the motive to provide maximum flexibility to the consumers who earlier faced dents in their wallets by paying unnecessarily long stays in the hotel rooms. Even if they preferred to book cheap hotels, they didn’t have the option to select the timeline according to their preferences. Microstays have proved to be the game changer as you can check in and check out whenever you want and save your time and money side by side.

• Comfort is redefined – Make no mistake in believing that hourly stays might not do justice in terms of providing you the luxury and comfort you crave. Whether you are a minimalist looking for just a clean and comfy space to have a power nap or you are seeking an elite experience in terms of luxurious spa sessions or a relaxing dip at a temperature-controlled pool, pay-per-hour hotels have everything you can name. Some hotels provide breakfast and gym facilities for their hourly guests, and you can track down such offerings and pick the best one from platforms like Goibibo.

• Boon for students & job seekers – Traveling to distant locations to appear for exams or job interviews is another frequent need among people that compels them to book hotels and stay-ins. Hourly booking in such cases is a boon as they can avail the accommodation only for a while near their exam center or company, rather than forcefully staying somewhere even after their purpose is met.

Micro stays in India have proved to be a revolutionary mechanism for the hospitality industry as it has opened the doors to large revenue streams for hoteliers. When booked for a limited duration, these rooms are more available for an increased number of bookings in a day. Hassle-free check-ins and check-outs make it an easy process for customers as they require a single document to confirm their booking through the virtual interface for different booking platforms. Hotel aggregator companies like Fab Hotel, which have still not implemented this concept, should also explore the virtues of micro stays to maximize their profit and reach out to a wider audience.