TORONTO — If you’re not a fan of tight spaces, this new Canadian hotel may be your worst nightmare come true.

Whistler will soon welcome Canada’s first pod accommodation concept, which has been described as a ‘visionary property’ with a boutique hotel feel. Designed specifically for the solo traveller, Pangea Pod Hotel – coming in 2018 – is anticipated to fill Whistler’s void between hostels and hotels.

“Pangea is unlike anything else offered in Canada. Pangea will speak to sophisticated, value-conscious guests unwilling to compromise on location, function, and aesthetics,” says co-founder Russell Kling. “We’re currently obsessively perfecting the industrial design of the pods and the interior design of the communal spaces. We’re also completing an exhaustive update to the exterior to bring this prime property into the 21st century.”

Pangea will feature a series of custom suites housing a total of 88 private sleeping pods. Each boutique pod will be lined in wood and outfitted with a memory foam double mattress and high-end linens. They’ll also be equipped with LED lights, multiple charging points (including USB ports) and fan for ventilation and white noise. There’s a place for everything, with a lockable cabinet for valuables, hangers and hooks for clothes, and a storage area for luggage. Mirrors and artwork lend a personal touch, while curtains provide a fundamental level of privacy.

But…where’s the bathroom?

Not to worry, Pangea’s modular bathroom concept is being hailed for its groundbreaking design. Unconventional thinking led to conventional bathrooms being separated into four individually accessed components: spa-like showers, washrooms, vanities, and changing rooms. More than 60 of these bathroom components are spread among Pangea’s suites.

If guests wish to forego private time, they’ll be able to socialize with other guests in The Living Room, Pangea’s hub featuring a café, lounge and bar, or head up to The Patio on the roof.

And if guests need a bit more space to store their things (because, let’s face it, these pods are a tight squeeze), The Toy Box is an open-plan gear area where they can store sporting equipment and accessories securely.

Tell us, now that you’ve gotten a sneak peak, would you book your clients in a pod hotel?