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There's good reason people are against Alton Towers new pods. Looking at it purely in comparison to what Premier Inn are planning - Premier Inn: - Designed by PriestmanGoode - twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double - a bathroom with power shower - free wifi - a TV - power sockets - air conditioning From £19 a night Alton Towers: - Bare Pinewood "minimalistic theming" - fixed twin beds & small double taking up most floorspace - free wifi - power sockets - convection heater - Shared bathroom facilities a short walk away in "pod camp" - Breakfast bap (Currently free mini golf offer) From £88 a night off peak Purely on value for money, Premier Inn's luxury pods wipes the floor over Alton Towers pods.

Oh Steven.

https://news.sky.com/story/premier-inn-unveils-no-frills-19-a-night-pod-style-rooms-11532575 Jesus they really went for the cheap option didn't they?

It won't help capacity though, because then people are spending 30-45minutes (at a guess) on ONE attraction (not including queue) in a park that thinks that staggered openings and a 4pm close is sensible... It's a stupid idea, made stupider by charging extra for it (as people will complain about the added costs again), and then will no doubt be mothballed come 2020 due to cuts...