Dying for a cheap London getaway?

Staying in the UK capital for under €45pn sounds too good to be true... and CHRISTOPHER SHARP tries to rest in peace inside a Zedwell Capsule Cocoon

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'm not especially looking forward to dying, but as an agnostic, I have no set belief about what comes after it. One thing I do know is that at some point after dying, I may find myself in a coffin of some sort.

This wasn't my last will and testament, but one of my first thoughts after entering one of Zedwell’s Capsule Cocoons at their Piccadilly Circus venue.

The “Cocoons’ are small, windowless boxes (220cm long, 100cm wide, and 100cm in height) that can be yours for as little as £36 (€41) a night. Stacked in columns of two, they are an option for those looking to spend very little on a central London stay.

The location is undeniably good, just a stone’s throw from Soho and a short walk from Hyde Park and Green Park.

But what is it actually like to spend a night in one, and how much does it cost?

As with all hotels, prices vary by day and room type. While all cocoons are the same size, prices fluctuate. At the time of writing, the cheapest January stay was £35.82 (€41.11) on January 12/13. For an extra fiver, you can rent a small towel.