I Tried Airport Sleep Pods
Summary
TLDRThe video follows an individual's global journey to explore and review various sleep pods in airports, with the goal of achieving a perfect sleep score on a sleeping app. Starting from New York City to Munich, Zurich, and finally London Gatwick, the traveler experiences a range of sleep pods with different amenities, sizes, and comfort levels. The video is a blend of humor, cultural experiences, and personal insights into the world of airport sleep accommodations, highlighting the unique aspects of each location and the challenges of traveling with the intent to sleep well.
Takeaways
- 🌍 The journey began with an obsession with sleep pods and a mission to find the best one in airports around the world.
- 💤 The goal was to achieve a perfect sleep score of 100 on a sleeping app, which had been elusive at home.
- 🛫 The first sleep pod experience was in New York City, costing $33 for the night and offering amenities like a work area and a pull-out bed.
- 🚿 Despite mixed reviews, the sleep pod provided a unique experience and the opportunity to explore the airport at midnight.
- ✈️ The adventure continued to Munich, Germany, where the sleep pod was more of a nap pod, priced between $12 to $18 per hour.
- 🇨🇭 Next up was Zurich, Switzerland, where the sleep pod was part of a capsule hotel, offering an overnight stay with a high price tag but impressive features.
- 🍴 The capsule hotel included amenities like a lounge with snacks and drinks, and even allowed for interviews with other guests.
- 🏨 The KLM Lounge in Amsterdam was an exclusive airport lounge with a sleep pod that came with showers and a buffet.
- 🛏️ The yotel at London Gatwick Airport was the most expensive sleep pod of the journey, featuring cool purple lights and a private bathroom.
- 📈 Throughout the journey, the experience varied greatly from one location to another, with some sleep pods receiving high praise and others having notable criticisms.
- 🛌 Despite the excitement of trying different sleep pods, there was a longing for the comfort of one's own bed and a more relaxed approach to sleep.
Q & A
What was the main goal of the narrator's journey?
-The main goal of the narrator's journey was to achieve a 100 sleep score on his sleeping app by trying out various sleep pods in different airports around the world.
What was the first sleep pod the narrator tried and what were its features?
-The first sleep pod the narrator tried was in New York City. It cost $33 for a whole night or about $26 an hour. It came with amenities such as a work area, a desk chair, a futon with a pull-out bed, an Amazon Basics fan, a Bluetooth speaker, a mirror, and a monitor with a video of water falling on leaves.
What was the narrator's experience with the shower facilities in the New York sleep pod?
-The narrator had a scheduled shower at 9:30 a.m. and found the facilities amazing for the price of $2 an hour at the airport. He mentioned that he had to check for hair in the drain, referencing a previous reviewer's complaint.
How did the narrator describe his experience with the Munich sleep pod?
-The narrator described the Munich sleep pod as smaller than the one in New York but noted it had a bed with sheets and a large screen showing the remaining time. He also mentioned the ability to adjust air conditioning and set an alarm. Despite the positive features, he received the worst sleep score ever on his app.
What was unique about the Zurich sleep pod that the narrator tried?
-The Zurich sleep pod was unique because it was part of a capsule hotel. It was more expensive but offered features like a private bed, hangers for clothes, a towel rack, charging points, and earplugs. The narrator also had the opportunity to interact with other guests in a shared lounge area.
What was the narrator's reaction to the KLM Lounge's sleep pod?
-The narrator was highly impressed with the KLM Lounge's sleep pod, describing it as the best one so far. He appreciated the comfortable bed, the availability of showers, and the variety of seating options. He also enjoyed watching the Netherlands news during his stay.
What was the narrator's experience with the yotel sleep pod at London Gatwick Airport?
-The narrator found the yotel sleep pod to be stylishly designed and equipped with a comfortable bed, a TV, multiple power outlets, and even a private bathroom. He was concerned about the lack of airflow and the heat in the pod but was provided with a Dyson fan to alleviate the issue.
What was the narrator's overall conclusion about his sleep pod journey?
-Despite enjoying the experience of trying out various sleep pods, the narrator concluded that he was excited to return to his own bed and not have to worry about his sleep score.
What additional product was the narrator promoting during his journey?
-The narrator was promoting a product called Joy Ride sweets, which had recently received interest from retailers and had a successful following on Instagram.
How did the narrator handle the language barrier in different countries?
-The narrator did not explicitly mention handling language barriers. However, he seemed to navigate his experiences with the help of locals and airport staff, and he used English during his interactions.
What was the narrator's strategy for dealing with the heat in the yotel sleep pod?
-The narrator's strategy for dealing with the heat in the yotel sleep pod was to request a Dyson fan from the front desk, which helped to increase his comfort level and improve his sleep score.
Outlines
🛌 Global Sleep Pod Adventure Begins
The narrator embarks on a journey to find the best sleep pod in airports around the world, starting with the only sleep pod in America located in New York City. The experience includes amenities like a work area, a pull-out bed, and a shower appointment. Despite the comfort and convenience, the narrator's sleep score remains low, leading to a continued pursuit of better sleep experiences in other airports.
🌆 Munich's Airport Nap Capsule
The narrator visits Munich, Germany's airport, known for being a five-star airport but also one of the most delayed. The sleep pod here is smaller than the previous one, yet it offers a comfortable nap experience. The narrator contrasts the positive review from Martin, who praises the quiet and cleanliness, with Kristo's complaint about dirt and temperature issues. The narrator's own experience is a short nap before a flight, resulting in another poor sleep score.
🏨 Zurich's Capsule Hotel Experience
In Zurich, Switzerland, the narrator stays in a capsule hotel with sleep pods that offer more space and amenities than previous pods. Despite some negative reviews about the size, the narrator enjoys the stay, especially the bathroom and lounge area. The sleep pod comes with a private shower and the narrator conducts interviews with other guests about their experiences, all while dealing with a sore loser in a game of checkers.
🥞 Amsterdam's Exclusive Airline Lounge 52
The narrator describes his experience in Amsterdam's Airline Lounge 52, an exclusive and luxurious sleep pod area with a US plug for phone charging, a comfortable bed, and a variety of seating options. He enjoys the amenities, including a buffet and showers, and takes a satisfying nap. The lounge's design and services exceed his expectations, making it the best sleep pod experience so far.
🍕 London's Yotel Sleep Pod Adventure
The narrator's final sleep pod experience is at Yotel in London Gatwick Airport. Despite concerns about negative reviews mentioning cigarette smell and lack of airflow, the narrator finds the sleep pod to be well-designed and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. He enjoys a shower and anticipates a good night's sleep, only to be concerned about the heat and airflow in the pod. However, he receives a fan from the front desk, which improves his sleep score.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Sleep Pods
💡Sleep Score
💡Travel
💡Airports
💡App
💡Amenities
💡Cultural Experiences
💡Reviews
💡Jet Lag
💡Capsule Hotel
💡Inclusive Design
Highlights
The narrator's obsession with sleep pods began during a trip to Japan, inspired by their compact and efficient design.
The goal of achieving a 100 sleep score on a sleeping app drives the narrator's journey to try various sleep pods around the world.
The first sleep pod experience was in New York City, costing $33 for a whole night or about $26 an hour.
Amenities provided in the New York sleep pod include a work area, desk chair, futon, Amazon Basics fan, Bluetooth speaker, and a mirror.
Contrasting reviews for the New York sleep pod range from a five-star review praising its affordability and dignity-saving qualities to a one-star review complaining about its tiny size and cleanliness.
The Munich, Germany sleep pod is part of a five-star airport but is known for frequent delays, which may have contributed to the presence of the sleep pods.
The Zurich sleep pod is part of a capsule hotel, offering an overnight stay in a quiet location with a lounge area for snacks and drinks.
The KLM Lounge in Amsterdam offers a luxurious sleep pod experience with a US plug for phone charging and a comfortable, large bed.
The yotel sleep pod at London Gatwick Airport features cool purple lights, a cozy design, and a private bathroom.
Despite the narrator's love for sleep pods, they express a desire to sleep in their own bed without worrying about sleep scores.
The narrator's journey includes trying out a biohacking chair that claims to regenerate cells, but ends up costing them 25 dollars for a 25-minute session.
The narrator's experiences with different sleep pods highlight the variety in design, amenities, and user comfort across different locations.
The narrator's adventure with sleep pods serves as both a personal challenge and an exploration of innovative solutions for travelers needing rest.
The narrator's mixed experiences with sleep pods, from luxurious to disappointing, provide valuable insights for future travelers considering similar accommodations.
The narrator's journey takes them across multiple countries, each with unique sleep pod offerings, showcasing the global interest in innovative travel accommodations.
The narrator's experiences with sleep pods, including both positive and negative aspects, contribute to a broader understanding of their practicality and potential for improvement.
Transcripts
I developed an unhealthy obsession with
sleep pods last year when I went to
Japan maybe it's because I'm a small man
or maybe it's because they're awesome
today I'm traveling around the entire
world to find the best sleep pot on
Earth and all the ones I'm going to are
in airports so there's a strong chance I
miss my flight every single day my goal
is simple achieve a 100 sleep score on
my sleeping app I have not been sleeping
well at home unfortunately so this video
is kind of an excuse to sleep a lot
starting with our only sleep pod in
America First up New York City this is
the only pot I'm going to in America
it's $33 for a whole night or about $26
an hour I walk by these all the time and
I have no idea what's inside apparently
it comes with all of these amenities
which sounds great the only problem is I
am arriving at midnight hopefully
someone's working sleep pod number one
not every sleep pot in the world allows
you to sleep overnight especially at
airports however this one does the
airport is pretty much completely empty
everyone's going home the sleep pods
behind me are literally my only hope
most of the reviews for the sleep pods
are actually really good but honestly
they leave me with more questions Taye
left a five-star review and said I saved
human dignity with just $33 thank you my
savior my Saving Grace
Tay what are you running from and Jack
left a one-star review saying place is
incredible tiny it's a box might as well
sleep on chairs in the terminal shower
had hair and drain wear flipflops which
you should always do first of all
there's a shower second of all that's
the fanciest spelling of Jack I have
ever seen regardless I'm going inside I
walked up and someone was waiting in
line so I immediately looked at the
snacks as well as this informational
video the icons at the check-in desk are
promising a lot finally I was next in
line and after giving her my name I took
a free pen it's really late like I can
tell both of us are just super tired
which is why I'm excited to go through
that door and go to sleep she just went
through this door and said she was going
to go check on my
pod oh she's back awesome I've always
wondered what these were
like cool I walked through the back
rooms of the New York airport and
stepped into my first sleep pod this is
sick there are totally other people
sleeping around me right now it's kind
of nice I can't see anyone unlike some
of the sleep pods in Japan I don't even
know if I would call this a sleep pot
it's it's a room look at all this stuff
this place comes with a work area a nice
desk chair you get this futon that also
has a pull out bed an Amazon Basics fan
a Bluetooth speaker there's a mirror in
here not sure how much I like that a
monitor with this permanent video of
water falling on leaves for $33 this is
crazy the fact that I'm at an airport
right now is blowing my mind I'm
scheduled for the shower at 9:30 a.m.
tomorrow morning which I'm not sure I'm
excited about I don't own flip-flops
your boy's in trouble however I want to
be stinky and sweaty when I take the
shower so I get my money's worth you
think what I'm
thinking let's walk around the airport
at midnight this is pretty much the only
time I'll ever be in an airport all by
myself it's a little Eerie it's kind of
weird literally no one's here except for
this lady luckily the only place to buy
snacks is automated you do have to scan
your credit card first which is a little
sketchy this is crazy there's actually
no one here that means I can do
something
crazy I hope there's not security
cameras I mean how am I going to pick a
snack out of all of these choices I
picked up a kind bar some water some
potato chips and tried to go back to my
sleep podt I don't know how this works
do I just
leave okay okay there's a possibility
that I just stole this but I don't know
how to check
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escalators
airports at midnight are crazy I just
passed by a couple dudes operating a
whole Jackhammer nighttime routine in
the airport I brushed my teeth thinking
I was alone and then a guy walked in
well I guess I got to go to sleep at
some point that was so fun I just had so
much fun in the airport I've got a big
journey ahead of me I'm going across the
world to try to find the best sleep pot
on planet Earth like I'm going to have
so much fun I have a shower appointment
in the morning that I have to wake up
for good night
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good morning I don't know how this is
possible but I overslept and apparently
I still got really bad sleep so that's
awesome I rushed over to my shower
appointment and let me tell you for $2
an hour in the airport this is amazing
the only thing left to do before
showering is investigate no hair in the
drain that's a huge win for Jack and I I
turned on the water took a shower shower
and got ready for an extremely long
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flight that's right you are no longer
watching an American YouTuber I am now
German it doesn't work like that but
let's roll with it I'm so jetlagged and
confused because I stayed up the entire
time on the plane but now it's 6:00 a.m.
in Germany and I'm exhausted good thing
this next sleep pod is super cool our
next sleep pod is in the Munich Germany
airport it's a really nice airport and
the price of this sleep pod is aligned
with that it's roughly 12 to $18 per
hour luckily I'm not sleeping overnight
in this one it's more of a nap because I
have a flight to catch in 2 hours gut
and Morgan isn't that exactly what you
would guess good morning is in German I
love Europe you guessed it this is the
next sleep pot nap caps yeah I am
currently in Munich Germany the Munich
Airport is insane first of all it's the
first five-star airport in Europe you
guys know how much I love five-star
things however it is known for being one
of the most delayed airports in the
world which is probably why this is here
honestly this sleept actually looks
looks really nice and here's what Martin
said what an incredible opportunity to
nap in the airport super clean quiet
comfortable what an alternative to
sleeping in the chairs of the gate the
gorgeous invention please spread out
five stars dude I could feel his
happiness in my bones when I read that
goodness Martin we're all happy for you
however kristo said dirty I found stains
mostly blood on surfaces half of my stay
was freezing other half burning alive
and the cleaning crew was shouting
outside my cabin get out one star okay
we've got a wide range of experiences
here I don't know who to trust but I am
praying that Martin's review is
accurate all
right wo so this sleep pot is definitely
smaller than the last one but this
mirror isn't this a really big mirror
it's kind of like a huge mirror to fit
in a really small space I don't know
what to do with it what I'm trying to
say is this sleep pot is smaller but
here's what comes with it you get a work
desk with no office chair however
there's a baby trash can that goes like
this okay this sleept actually has a bed
with sheets which is nice you're greeted
with this large screen that tells you
how much time you have remaining this is
like your control panel I want the light
off W oh it's actually really dark you
can also set an alarm and adjust your
air conditioning I'll probably do both I
love how the cooling options are
snowflake bigger snowflake or even
bigger snowflake same thing with the
fans I've never seen something like this
but it totally makes sense the best part
about this sleep pod though privacy
blind
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yeah all right before I take a nap I
actually really want to go get some
breakfast I don't know if you guys can
tell but I'm super sleep deprived it's
currently 3:00 a.m. in America and I'm
just supposed to get my day started I
haven't slept yet I feel like crossing
the Atlantic Ocean is so close to being
time travel but not in a helpful way I'm
going to go find some German
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breakfast that looks German at a whole
xer I love the way they spell coffee
that is so satis Caff so satisfying
goods and Morgan what would be like a
German
breakfast don't have breakfast how about
a donut vanilla donut and can I get a
small a cappuccino as well I love saying
G and
Morgan I got a dut and a coffee it was
either this or like a massive sausage
it's just too early it's just too early
for that that's really good you might be
wondering how I'm filming a mirror I'm
filming with my eyes don't look it up
all right I'm actually going to try to
sleep
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now nap complete that's literally my
worst sleep score ever it's it that's a
really bad sleep score I'm so tired
somehow in the last 24 hours I've gotten
2 hours of sleep but that's okay because
I'm going to another sleep pod this time
in Zurich I've always wanted to come to
Switzerland
the next sleep pot is special it's
actually a hotel of sleep pots this one
is overnight and it's extremely
expensive but I will say it looks worth
it soong Munich hello Zurich I'm in
Switzerland I don't know why but I lost
my voice a little bit which is really
convenient because Zurich is actually
the quietest city in the world that's a
crazy thing to be number one at I mean
the airport itself is so quiet
look at this location imagine just
stepping out of the airport and entering
a capsule Hotel based on the pictures
that I saw online of this place it's
going to be sick it's going to be so fun
this one's really neat cuz it's almost
like a hostel like you have pod mates
but also there's a lounge with snacks
and drinks basically it looks sick a
five-star review from Ramona is in
German but it translates to the location
is great the capsule is spacious and has
enough space there are enough toilets
and showers available that's Pleasant
that's a pleasant review and we have a
one-star review from Primo which is also
in German and this one translates to a
little man invinc this hotel I'm 2 m
tall and I help men like this you you
help little men or 2 m tall men how big
is 2 m oh my goodness Remo dude you're
massive who told this guy he could fit
in a capsule Hotel see this is why I
love videos like this this is like my
Paradise I'm little man and I'm proud of
it look how cold it is here look at that
it's cold well it's time to check out
this sleep
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podt
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all right this Lounge area is so cool
but where the heck are the Sleep pots
I'm going to check in I'm bed number 607
how many beds are in this hotel I was so
excited when I walked into my pod room I
feel like I could survive 100 days in
this capsule Hotel not going to lie next
Mr Beast video call me
Jimmy I have arrived to my sleep podt
this is so fun I think what I love about
sleep pods especially ones like these
they really make me feel like a kid
again I feel like I'm a secret hideout I
can definitely see why Remo would be
upset about the size of this place it
even makes me feel like a giant which is
very rare like extremely rare for that
to happen plus look at this
view that's enough yappen let me show
you around all right so the Sleep pot
actually locks which is so cool it comes
with two hangers for your stuff a towel
rack a towel bugs for charging a light
switch another light switch wo that's
bright it also comes with earplugs one
fun fact about me that you might not
know I am the biggest proponent of
earplugs in the world I'm convinced that
when I have earplugs in I fall asleep
five times as fast that's just a theory
but it's true so that's pretty much it
for this pod but this is one of the
sleep pods I actually get to stay
overnight in and the night is still
young I'm going to go enjoy all these
amenities before I go to sleep it's so
cool in
here this is such a nice bathroom can I
buy some cereal of course yeah I got a
bowl of cereal poured in some
Switzerland milk I don't think it's that
different from regular milk but I did
enjoy my corn flakes that's when I
decided to do some interviews I'm here
with Danny what are you doing here at a
sleept for connection I go to Panama
tomorrow I visit in one week my family
in Costa Rica I'm 25% Costa Rican I've
never been to Costa Rica before I should
go yes I'm here with Nemo Nemo is this
your first time in a capsule Hotel no
I'm here all the time like it's great
because you can like just stay here and
then catch an early flight this will be
my second night stay in here so you like
it yeah I like it a lot I I more
emphasized on the accessible from the
airport what do you think of the size
what do you think of the experience oh
incredible in my second time here I like
I saw a guy a review guy said it's too
small but he said he's 2 m how many
meters tall are you
normally
two you want to play a game okay let's
go I offered Danny a game of chess and
he said no let's play checkers he beat
me within a minute I went back to my pot
a loser but that's okay because guess
what time it is time to sleep she so fun
let's get that H sleep
score good
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night I caught my next flight at 5:00
a.m. to our next country the Netherlands
I actually love Amsterdam I've got some
really fond memories here I rode bikes
around the city ate stoop waffles life
is good in Amsterdam in fact I actually
remember this airport pretty well and
before I go to our next sleep pod aka
the KLM Lounge seemingly the fanciest
airport lounge in the world I got
stopped by a woman who wanted me to try
her sleep pot should I make picture of
you oh yeah can you get a photo yeah
surek try to lay down there if you want
I can lay down in it yeah that's so cool
yeah you can try it for 10 minutes first
a picture
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yeah have try out session for 10 minutes
is 15 okay but maybe it's better 15
minutes for 25 5 minutes is really you
recharge more okay you want it yeah sure
we call it bioh hacking is very modern
work but you can say relax recharge or
but because you have here five therapies
which can heal your energy without
medicines so here you have you can show
it to your wife here you have like a
life of tree when we start program it
will change in different colors because
this Spectre it change our cells in a
good way really important you can see it
this is hand
form wow can we just appreciate the
master sales tactics of this woman she
brought B me in for a free demo then
somehow got me to agree to pay for 15
minutes and then somehow got me to agree
to upgrade to 25 minutes did I just get
scammed we're about to find out so good
very relaxing well that was interesting
she was really hyping up that chair she
was saying it was going to like
regenerate the cells in my body and
stuff the only thing that chair did was
cost me 25 bucks let's go to the real
sleep pod dang Ryan that's a creative
shot you got on the auto walk there is
that what yall are thinking that's very
kind of you guys my next sleep pot is
excl Ive okay guys I'm standing in front
of the next sleep podt I don't know if
you can tell but it's actually