It was an only in Japan experience - excellent for what it was, and a great location.It was an only in Japan experience - excellent for what it was, and a great location....Close

susanjyeung5955, Australia | Female 25-30 | 06th December 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: susanjyeung5955 has left 3

1. Sakura Hostel Ikebukuro, Tokyo77%
2. Chita Guest Inn, Kyoto83%
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Hard to say 'No frills accommodation'. Capsule had coin operated tv and was very comfortable with plenty of room. The baths in the basement were a joy with a fantastic sauna and jacuzzi and a sizeable bath and being open all night makes the end of the evening a delight, along with the lounge area where there is a choice of 4 TV channels inc. sport and film. Location is fantastic right next to a decent bar that serves food and 5 minuets walk from Shinshibasi Station (sorry for the poor spellingHard to say 'No frills accommodation'. Capsule had coin operated tv and was very comfortable with plenty of room. The baths in the basement were a joy with a fantastic sauna and jacuzzi and a sizeable bath and being open all night makes the end of the evening a delight, along with the lounge area where there is a choice of 4 TV channels inc. sport and film. Location is fantastic right next to a decent bar that serves food and 5 minuets walk from Shinshibasi Station (sorry for the poor spelling...Close

omartin_164228, England |   | 02nd December 2009

a unique experience...definately a must do when in japan. The capsules are spacious, and yes it is not a hostel to meet people and blah blah blah, but who cares...when in Japan ...a unique experience...definately a must do when in japan. The capsules are spacious, and yes it is not a hostel to meet people and blah blah blah, but who cares...when in Japan ......Close

Benny, Australia | Male 25-30 | 23rd November 2009

very good location, clean, and you can enjoy public bath!very good location, clean, and you can enjoy public bath!...Close

Pierre-yves, France | Male 25-30 | 23rd November 2009

This place was stayed in purely for the experience and it definitely was that. If you want to sample a capsule hotel, and in Osaka, I`d recommend this place.This place was stayed in purely for the experience and it definitely was that. If you want to sample a capsule hotel, and in Osaka, I`d recommend this place....Close

just_iain, England | Male 18-24 | 22nd November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: just_iain has left 7

1. Aso Base Backpackers, Kumamoto pref 100%
2. Peace House Showa, Osaka93%
3. Sandal Wood, Kyoto100%
4. J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse,90%
5. International Hostel Khaosan Fukuoka40%
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Really noisy at night - people in the communal areas laughing and shouting so I couldnt get to sleep. Really noisy at night - people in the communal areas laughing and shouting so I couldnt get to sleep. ...Close

Jessica, England | Female 25-30 | 20th November 2009

The capsule hotel was really nice. The only down side was that the lockers were not large, but the reception could hold a bag for 200 yen for a day. The shower facility is communal, no private showers are available. This is a benefit if a person is interested in a more traditional shower and a soak in a hot tub, but if a person wants a private shower it is not available.The capsule hotel was really nice. The only down side was that the lockers were not large, but the reception could hold a bag for 200 yen for a day. The shower facility is communal, no private showers are available. This is a benefit if a person is interested in a more traditional shower and a soak in a hot tub, but if a person wants a private shower it is not available....Close

cameronwride2019, USA | Male 18-24 | 15th November 2009

Quite an impractical place as you have to store your bag behind the counter and no bags are allowed in the 'capsule' (400 yen fine). You also have to change into brown pyjama-type clothes whilst in the hotel. It makes coming and going a bit cumbersome. The staff won't go out of their way to help like the good hostels. The whole place has a dingy feel to it, which suits the area. I would still say worth it for the novelty & sento but don't stay long!Quite an impractical place as you have to store your bag behind the counter and no bags are allowed in the 'capsule' (400 yen fine). You also have to change into brown pyjama-type clothes whilst in the hotel. It makes coming and going a bit cumbersome. The staff won't go out of their way to help like the good hostels. The whole place has a dingy feel to it, which suits the area. I would still say worth it for the novelty & sento but don't stay long!...Close

Thomas, Wales | Male 25-30 | 14th November 2009

Cool place for novelty factor and good location. Was mainly old Japanese dudes so not much bater flying aroundCool place for novelty factor and good location. Was mainly old Japanese dudes so not much bater flying around...Close

vic_naathen3496, England |   | 14th November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: vic_naathen3496 has left 7

1. Me Mates Place, Phnom Penh100%
2. RokuRoku, Kyoto57%
3. Hue Backpackers Hostel, Hue80%
4. Bich Duyen Hotel, Ho Chi Minh97%
5. The Drift Backpackers Hostel, Hanoi83%
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A very good experience in a very good place close to everything! A very good experience in a very good place close to everything!...Close

aureliengrisval2258, France | Male 18-24 | 02nd November 2009