Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule Reviews

Well, it's a capsule hotel. So I'd recommend it just to say you did it. But it's a little awkward. It's kind of a sauna/spa place. They give you a robe when you check in. You change in your locker room, store your stuff in the locker (or coatroom as the lockers are very skinny) and wear your robe at all times while in the hotel. NO TATTOOS allowed. They made that clear...several times. Not exactly meant for backpackers, but an experience nonetheless.

It can be a little confusing and inconvenient, if you have large amounts of luggage or aren't familiar with capsule hotels (I wasn't). But it's well worth the experience. The fact that only a certain type of capsule is fitted with power and wifi could also be a little inconvenient. If you are flexible, only carrying light luggage and want to stay only one night, the hotel is a cool experience. Only read up on the beighbourhood beforehand (I didn't and was a little surprised)

My first time in a capsule was a very interesting experience, especially the sit-down showers! I didn't want to pay extra for wi fi, but got online anyway from another unsecure conection.

Hmmm well this was certainly an experience! I was expecting a hostel, but this is actually a place where Japanese businessmen stay the night to relax in the city. Don't expect communal kitchen or lounge for chatting to foreigners, but rather a smoking lounge full of Japanese men relaxing. The only shower is a typical communal Japanese bath where you shower down first and then share the bath. Quite confronting but clean and part of the culture. If you're after an authentic Japanese go for it

Hard thin beds, noisy, You have to plan ahead of luggace you can take to capsule, leave in locker (on other floor) or give in security to frontdesk. A experience for one day! Nice to have bath facility in the same building you can use for free. Good location about 5-10min walk from Shinjuku station.