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Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule Reviews

1-29-2 Kabukichyo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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72%Overall Rating

From 33 ratings
  • 65%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 80%Location
  • 72%Staff
  • 60%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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50%

The location is great; amerikamura is a lot of fun. Other than that; hardly any fresh air in my capsule, glad to be out of there.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 31-40
  • (13 reviews)


50%

For around $40 you get a little capsule. You have to check everything in to lockers before you go there. The capsule has no electric outlets unless you want to upgrade to around $60. No TV unless you want to pay for it and no air so its really stuffy. The whole place smells like smoke and smelly old men. I wouldnt recommend it unless you are just staying because you want to say you stayed in a capsule hotel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Cool hotel. Mostly used by japanese businessman, not so much by foreigners. The line to check in took about an hour which was way too long although I was there at a busy time so I kind of expected it. Interesting experience to check out, but not a place that I would stay at for several nights in a row.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


67%

It's an experience staying here, for those that have never stayed in a capsule hotel before!


67%

The capsules are small but do the job, no power sockets in the basic capsule is a big down side. Long check-in time too. Would not recommend this place to anyone who is scared of being nude in front of others, as it's a requirement if you want to use the shared bath facilities which involve spas, saunas etc which are very good and give the place it's value for money. Checking in and out every day is a very big inconvenience, would not recommend staying for more than a few nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


67%

i didnt been there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


60%

*Every single day you need to check in and check out. And every time time you do this, you need to que. And this is a very busy place so expect a every long que. *I understand that this place is used for Spa facilities by locals or after a night out in the city so this is not an actual hostel. I suggest this place only for 1 night stay to have capsule & bathing experience *Lockers are away from capsule, not large enoguh so you need to give your luggage to cloackroom *Staff is helpful


63%

This was our first capsule hotel and to be honest, there are better ones. This one was a little bit old and could use a bit of repair work or at least a new paint-job.


77%

Very interesting. Enjoyed it for one night. When they say that the maximum height of the guests should be 6ft 2in, they really mean it. I am 6ft 7in and had to stick my feet out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

Interesting experience for one night - probably wouldn't stay longer, though. Small private capsule, otherwise only common rooms (restaurant, TV, internet, rest area, Spa area). Strange concept that everybody wear the same pyjamas... Close to red light district.Lockers very small (not enough space for a backpack which needs to be left at reception - inconvenient if you need to acccess your luggage.


20%

everything was not as advertised on the website we only spent one night of the 6 we booked for they charged us full price with extra charges even after paying a the 10% deposit i had to sleep with my headphones over my ears to get any sleep as to not hear the other people who were loud and made weirds sounds i had very little sleep my friend had no sleep at all there anime channel had no anime and was difficult to navigate to

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Service-Friendly staff. Can speak a little English Food- many places to eat outside Hostel. Convenience store close by. Shower- have hot spring and shower place together on same floor. Offer massage service with additional charge. Locker- small size locker enough to fit what you wearing. Big luggage can be store at counter.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

A fun experience and an effective way of discovering Tokyo since you just eat, sleep and wash here (you could practically do alot more here since they have alot of extra things you can pay for, massage for example.) It's sort of unconvenient that you have to check out by 1000 and you can't be back until 1500 to check in. I'd recommend one night at this place, for shure.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

A nice experience for one night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

This capsule hotel is quite an experience to live through; shared bathing and washing facilities and wearing a pyjama in the hotel. Would recommend for a short night stay, for getting a feel of the Japanese Capsule hotel, though not much more, as you have little personal space.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


57%

This hostel is located in not a clean area of Tokyo. I would suggest separating the massage room from the hotel. It makes your service seem a little dirty. However, this will determine what kind of customers you want to attract.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


73%

It's worth noting you can upgrade to a capsule with an outlet, but otherwise you need to pay hundreds of yen to recharge your phone for mere minutes. There's only a public bath if you're not okay with that. Naked men roam the building, so don't bring any women up the elevator. The poor, poor female staff... Checking in and out is a huuuuge inconvenience. The area's great though, if you like "massages".

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


50%

This hostel is a waste of your time and money. The biggest problem is that you have to check out and check in every day. This leads to a lot of waiting, which sometimes took an hour out of my day. When I asked the manager why they have this policy, he said that its an "ancient Japanese capsule hotel tradition." However, this is the only capsule hotel I have come across or heard about that has this policy. Its very annoying and inconvenient. The staff also do not speak English very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


93%

I had a great time at this capsule hotel. If you like being around bars, clubs, and restuarants this capsule hotel is very well situated next to kabukicho. Since it's not a youth hostel, though, there isn't information about things to do and the staff doesn't answer questions that a typical traveller would ask.


83%

Great facilities and a very patient and competent staff. I would stay there again!


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