Richmond City Centre stay.At this Richmond City Centre capsule hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of CF Richmond Centre Mall and Minoru Park. Lansdowne Centre and Richmond Olympic Oval are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
CF Richmond Centre Mall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Minoru Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Lansdowne Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Richmond Olympic Oval - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Aberdeen Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Richmond-Brighouse Station - 7 min walk
Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 32 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Redbud Restaurant 紫荊閣餐廳 - 5 min walk
Wo Fung Noodle Express - 3 min walk
Deer One Hotpot - 4 min walk
John 3:16 Malaysian Delights - 2 min walk
About this property
Panda Pod Hotel
Adults-only capsule hotel in Richmond City Centre
As a guest of Panda Pod Hotel, you'll find gift shops/newsstands, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Panda Pod Hotel also features express check-out and a microwave in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
62 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Lockers available
Panda Pod Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: CAD 80 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 25 mi (40 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 25 mi (40 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Panda Pod Hotel.
Property is also known as
Panda Pod Hotel Richmond
Panda Pod Richmond
Panda Pod Hotel Richmond
Panda Pod Hotel Capsule Hotel
Panda Pod Hotel Capsule Hotel Richmond
Panda Pod Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Let me start by saying the owner/ staff on duty was great and accommodating. But the property photos are misleading. When I arrived late I didn’t feel safe and actually chose to stay up all night at the airport instead of the pod. The idea of sleeping in a bed next to strangers with no security on staff on duty… and a curtain in between didn’t feel right, so I left.
Expedia also doesn’t list their policy that if you book after 8pm and are arriving after midnight you can not check in. Only once I bought and paid for it did I receive that information in an email.
The only reason I even considered a low-grade hotel was because I only needed it for a few hours to sleep between flights so that information should’ve been provided before I booked.
Perhaps for some this type of stay is adequate, but for me, I would never consider it again
Hotel not as described, dirty and noisy. There are blind closures so light comes through and people can see you getting changed. Dirt, hair, and sanitary towels everywhere in female washroom. Poor service at reception. Limited light switches and lack of noise insulation. Asked for a refund but was denied.
I had a great stay for 2 nights. My only concern was the Female Restroom which wasn't secure so a member of the opposite sex could easily access this area especially in the shower area. When i was showering, i felt quite vulnerable.
There was a tv mounted in the kitchen area but was told it wasn't working.
To stay upstair, to go down is kind of dangerous, and boiler noise on the ceiling is so loud, ear pad even doesn't work, now it's 5am, I still can't sleep.
If you are solo traveller & want to be on cheap budget, this would be a good place to experience this. I don’t mind the single pod bed & amenities that come with this. I wouldn’t recommend for big families or big groups of people to do this. It is convenient that it’s close by to the Richmond Centre & Transit. Overall, not bad experience!
Adriel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Nate
Aug 11, 2025
Nate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Simeon Audu
Business traveller
Aug 9, 2025
No consideration of people with injuries and no communication during booking to clarify sleeping arrangements