Capsule hotel

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wingsunfurled

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I highly recommend you to sleep in a hotel capsule in Tokyo at least once, just to try it !
Beaware women are not allowed in every capsule hotel.

What do you think of it ?

 

Davey

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I have never tried it but am interested in it. Just one night should be fine because I don't like small spaces that much.

So, I guess you have tried it? How was it, the price the size, the extra's the sleep, and the people around you?

 

AJBryant

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For the record, if you don't know whether you're even slightly claustrophobic, the experience will let you know for sure.

 

JimmySeal

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I've stayed at a capsule hotel once, and I found it to be about 3 times as spacious as I was expecting. They're really quite roomy. I think you'd have to be more than a little claustrophobic to have trouble there.

 

Glenski

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Have stayed in one, near Shinjuku station on a Friday or Saturday night. Ceiling was higher than I'd expected, and there was room to stuff a medium-sized suitcase at my feet. I was pleasantly surprised that despite location and day, it was not noisy. I got a good night's sleep.

 

Mikawa Ossan

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I've stayed in several. They're actually pretty nice, but if you go, DO NOT bring luggage! Generally speaking, you get use of a locker for your personal belongings. That's it.

 

Davey

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what are the prices?

 

Mikawa Ossan

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In the 3000-5000 yen range.

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wingsunfurled

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Although it looks like a behive, it's amazingly comfortable ! and japanese people don't usually speak so it is possible to sleep well. Just bring earplugs because of coming and going. The shower beside was clean. So it's something to do in Tokyo...

 

Davey

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I just found this website, including a nice video about the capsule hotel in English... definitely worth a watch.

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