Stargazing Pods

[Katy]

To be fair it's probably the best video you could do when you're trying to advertise such a poor product (not "exciting" like the sign says). Half the video just showing the teddy though - is that included?

 

[Matt.GC]

I'm loving the way they ran out of things to film after the initial shot of the shed, so showed an electrical socket. Then they pretty much just showed the Teddy bear from different angles until the jingle ran out.

The Teddy bear is not included by the way, neither is the advertising sign at the end, both of which where the most exciting parts of the video.

 

[GaryH]

On the video where was the "light theming"?

Did you not see the plug socket clip???

 

[IanSR]

Half the video just showing the teddy though - is that included?

It should be for the price they are charging for these sheds.

 

[siralgenon]

I think shipping containers are actually an improvement over these. Thorpe must be clapping their hands . Their hotel is practically 5* compared to these.

 

[DiogoJ42]

Well shipping containers are certainly more spacious.

 

[Stuie]

After watching the promo film, I actually feel embarrassed for them.

Do they even have any curtains or blinds? Or have they been intentionally left out to facilitate the star-gazing?

 

[ringo]

After watching the promo film, I actually feel embarrassed for them.

Do they even have any curtains or blinds? Or have they been intentionally left out to facilitate the star-gazing?

There is a curtain rail over the back window (supply own curtain?) and folding wooden screen to blockout the main door

 

[Robert.W]

You know things are bad when you find yourself comparing something unfavourably to shipping containers.

 

[ringo]

You know things are bad when you find yourself comparing something unfavourably to shipping containers.

But these sheds will be such a success we’ll have them everywhere, Lakeview pods at Thorpe, Peasants village at Warwick

 

[IanSR]

But these sheds will be such a success we’ll have them everywhere, Lakeview pods at Thorpe, Peasants village at Warwick

Jesus H do you work in marketing? LOL I bet Varney just threw his coffee across the room cos you've guessed his next presentation on the new accommodation.

 

[Croftybaby]

 

[Stuntman707]

Come on now, that’s not a fair comparison. The homeless pods probably each have their own bathroom facilities.

 

[John_P]

Saw them for myself today, can't believe towers think it's adequate accommodation for a theme park.

Was wondering, with 100 pods which could house 400 guests per night is there a legal minimum requirement for toilet facilities. I know there is for places of work for example.

 

[Stuntman707]

I guess there should be a legal minimum. Maybe on the HSE somewhere? I think it’s something like 4 per 150 people, not sure though.

 

[GaryH]

150 guests, full of beer, fizzy pop and poor quality food from the restaurants, queuing for 4 toilets in the middle of the night..... what could go wrong?!

 

[bluesonichd]

And now Premier inn are gettin with it.
Pods for just £19 a night.
You even get a shower !
https://news.sky.com/story/premier-inn-unveils-no-frills-19-a-night-pod-style-rooms-11532575

 

[Robert.W]

They look nice. Infinitely better than Alton Towers’ Stargazing Sheds. Just shows how poor Merlin’s accommodation really is when they’re getting beaten by the likes of Premier Inn....

 

[RoyJess]

...and you get a TV too

Each room will have twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double, a bathroom with power shower, free wifi, a TV and air conditioning.

 

[Alastair]

...and you get a TV too

As opposed to this project:

Each room will have two prison beds that are affixed to the floor, access to a urine-soaked bathroom with cold shower, the same free WiFi that every visitor has access to plus one single electrical socket for your convenience (meter charges apply)