The last time I stayed in a hotel outside of Gatwick (London), I paid £75.00, and got a room with no TV, no clock, and no phone. I had to pay a £10.00 deposit for a wind up alarm clock :)

So with that in mind, this capsule hotel sounds like a great deal at £40.00 for 4 hours:

The study desk folds out of the techno wall with its own stow able chair and a complete range of power and connectivity including free internet access and cosy local lighting. Suit and dress hanging and storage for everything from your smalls to the loose change provide a place for everything and everything a place.

A 23”flat screen TV system with huge choice of films, TV, radio, internet and an input for your own music and iPod.

Order from a cabin service menu on screen or visit the galley where your cabin crew are on duty 24 hours a day.

So amusingly enough, the actual "hole in the wall" has better amenities than the metaphorical one I stayed in. Next time I have an early flight from Gatwick, I'll consider this place.

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