Danish design studio 3XN designed an innovative service that adds to the growing patient hotels in the world. This unique service provides the comfort of a modern and contemporary hotel with healthcare and wellness practices of hospitals.
The patient hotel concept was created for patients who live far from their place of treatment, but need to stay overnight for examinations. The hotel-style accommodation is able to cater to a very specific type of patient, most of whom are typically not in absolute need for hospitalization.
The images above come from the latest of these string of hospitals in Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet. Two bright central atriums also create a welcoming environment for guests. Not only are patients treated to hotel-level service, there is also a restaurant on site. Each room is large, technology-equipped and even features a private balcony.
Hybrid Hotel Hospitals
The Patient Hotel is a Concept That Provides Hotel-Like Stays for Patients
Trend Themes
1. Patient Hotels - The concept of patient hotels provides hotel-like stays for patients who live far from their place of treatment, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry.
2. Healthcare Design - The integration of modern and contemporary hotel design with healthcare and wellness practices in patient hotels opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the design and architecture industry.
3. Hospitality-healthcare Collaboration - The collaboration between the hospitality and healthcare industries in the creation of hybrid hotel hospitals creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in both sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The patient hotel concept disrupts the healthcare industry by providing a new model of care that offers comfortable and convenient accommodations for patients.
2. Design and Architecture - The integration of hotel-like amenities and healthcare practices in patient hotels presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design and architecture industry.
3. Hospitality - The collaboration between the hospitality and healthcare industries in the creation of hybrid hotel hospitals disrupts the hospitality industry by expanding the range of services offered and catering to a new clientele.