START HOUSE Capsule AIRPORT 5- MIN WALK
This property is a functional choice for a quick airport layover, offering excellent value and convenience, but be prepared for a potentially noisy and less comfortable sleep experience.
START HOUSE Capsule AIRPORT offers a practical and budget-friendly option for travellers seeking an overnight stay near Ho Chi Minh City airport. The accommodation features open bunk-style pods with privacy curtains, lights, and USB charging points. While the location is a significant advantage, often described as a 5-minute walk from the airport (with specific directions provided by the property), guests frequently report issues with noise from other occupants and the street, making restful sleep challenging. Bathrooms are generally clean, and staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendly service. The property is best suited for short transits where proximity to the airport and low cost are the primary considerations, rather than a quiet, comfortable night's sleep.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport1.4 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 232 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with guests reporting constant noise from other occupants and street noise, making it difficult to sleep. Squeaky beds and shaking from upper bunks also contribute to the disturbance.
“Super hard to rest, 24/7 noisy people but perfect location and good stuff!”
“Cash only, very noisy everything, impossible to sleep, guests don’t care about respect and silence, no bed linen, light is too bright, squeaky beds, if someone in on the upper bunk everything is shaking, super loud, better to ask people about check out time and put people together according check out time. It was a room with windows faced the street and it’s even more noise.”
“a lots of people come and go so iit can be noisy.”
Pod comfort
Many guests found the mattresses hard and uncomfortable, with pillows also noted as hard. Some pods became too warm when the curtain was closed due to lack of ventilation.
“Pillows were hard.”
“Not very comfortable, dirty bed from a plastic cover that started disintegrating.”
“The bed was quite hard and the room was hot.”
Privacy
The bunks are equipped with privacy curtains, lights, and electric hook-ups. However, one guest felt the curtain did not provide sufficient privacy.
“Bunks have privacy curtains lights and electric hook up.”
“the curtain did not give much privacy.”
Cleanliness
The property is generally perceived as clean, with specific mentions of clean rooms, bathrooms, and beds. One reviewer noted a dirty bed from a disintegrating plastic cover, but this seemed to be an isolated incident.
“The room was clean and the staff were helpful.”
“Very clean, nice bathroom, very very good location.”
“The bed & toilet are clean and sanitize well with no odour or causes allergic to my skin”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean and include amenities like shampoo and shower gel. However, some guests felt they could be neater, acknowledging it's a hostel environment.
“Bathrooms were okay.”
“Clean bathroom with shampoo and shower gel.”
“Bathroom could be more neat”
Luggage storage
There is an elevator available for guests with luggage, and individual bed pods include a small safe. No specific information on larger luggage storage solutions.
“There is an elevator in case you have bags.”
“The bedpods have a little save, light and plugs (incl. usb).”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently praised for being helpful, friendly, kind, and accommodating, especially for late arrivals. They are also noted for providing clear directions and quick responses.
“The room was clean and the staff were helpful.”
“Sam on reception was lovely.”
“Helful staff.”
Location & access
The property is very close to the airport, advertised as a 5-minute walk, though some guests found it slightly longer or required specific shortcuts. The area is not always pedestrian-friendly but is manageable, and the hotel provides detailed directions.
“Near the Airport, double bed and is clean”
“Close to the airport”
“Around 10 minutes walking time to the airport terminal, although the way it not very pedestrian-friendly - but doable.”
Wifi & working
Wifi is reported as good, and pods are equipped with lights and power outlets, including USB ports, making them suitable for charging devices.
“Good wifi.”
“The bedpods have a little save, light and plugs (incl. usb).”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as very noisy, with constant movement and lack of consideration for silence from other guests, making it difficult to rest.
“Super hard to rest, 24/7 noisy people but perfect location and good stuff!”
“guests don’t care about respect and silence”
“a lots of people come and go so iit can be noisy.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate the property as good value for money, especially for short transits or overnight stays near the airport, finding it inexpensive and comfortable for the price.
“Good, well situated and inexpensive place to stay before/after a flight.”
“The stay is comfortable for the price, and the location convenient. Definitely met my expectations”
“Very good value hostel for short transit.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- persistent noise from other guests
- hard mattresses and pillows
- lack of ventilation in pods
- street noise on lower pods
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