Hotel Galaxy Pod 北越谷店
This property offers a unique, budget-friendly capsule experience, but be prepared for potential heat in the pods and significant noise from the dance studio above. Best suited for short stays for those who prioritise price and proximity to Kita-Koshigaya station over quiet and comfort.
Hotel Galaxy Pod 北越谷店 offers a distinctive, futuristic capsule experience near Kita-Koshigaya station. Guests sleep in enclosed, 'spaceship-like' pods, which provide a sense of privacy and come equipped with mood lighting and TV/internet access. While the pods are generally clean and the shared bathrooms well-maintained, a recurring issue is the lack of adequate ventilation, leading to stuffiness and heat within the capsules. The property also suffers from significant noise intrusion from a dance studio located directly above, which can disrupt sleep until late in the evening. Luggage storage is notably absent, posing a challenge for guests with larger bags. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel is praised for its excellent value and convenient location for local travel, though central Tokyo is a longer commute.
♀ One review mentions a female-only area, though the guest was unable to select it. Another review states "女性専用にしてくれてなかった" (they didn't make it women-only for me), suggesting it might be available but not guaranteed or always assigned.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Kita-koshigaya111 m1 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 126 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with complaints about loud snoring, other guests making noise, and even mysterious sounds at night. The property is also located under a dance studio, which causes noise and vibrations until late evening.
“There was loud snoring. After a few hours in the pod we decided we could not sleep here during the night and left and actually booked another hotel. Would not recommend.”
“夜遅くでも定期的にどこかしら遠い場所で鳴っている謎の効果音が聞こえてきて神経質な人は気になるかもしれません。自分の宿泊当日だけなのかもしれませんが・・・。”
“The other guests were loud and some came it late and made noise.”
Pod comfort
Multiple guests reported issues with ventilation and temperature control within the pods, leading to stuffiness and heat. Some found the pods to be spacious and comfortable, but the lack of proper air conditioning was a recurring complaint.
“The airco in our pod did not work, it was incredibly hot and humid. You cannot make noise in the room, this is annoying when you want to chat in your two-person pod. There was loud snoring. After a few hours in the pod we decided we could not sleep here during the night and left and actually booked another hotel. Would not recommend.”
“The pods do get stuffy and hot. If you sleep hot this is not the place for you.”
“Lack of air ventilation in the pod was the only thing I didn’t like.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the private nature of the enclosed pods, which offer a sense of personal space and features like mood lighting and TV. However, some noted that the individual pods do not have locks, which could be a concern for security.
“完全個室になってるところ。人目気にせず落ち着けた。”
“個室に鍵はかからない。”
“The pods were comfortable and private with nice features like mood lighting and TV/internet access.”
Cleanliness
Many guests found the facilities, including toilets and common areas, to be very clean. However, one review mentioned a stain on the sheets, indicating occasional lapses.
“Toilet was clean, lots of free stuff.”
“The facilities were incredibly clean, and the pods themselves are very spacious and comfortable.”
“シーツのシミが少し気になった”
Shared bathrooms
The shared showers and bathrooms are generally considered convenient and well-stocked with toiletries. However, some guests found the shower rooms to be small and noted issues with water temperature not being hot enough.
“Shared showers and bathrooms were convenient and well stocked.”
“シャワー室も今まで止まったカプセルホテルの中で一番狭かったです。”
“シャワーの温度は高い方が好きなのですが４1度くらいまで上がらず、少し物足りなさを感じ残念でした。”
Luggage storage
A significant drawback is the lack of adequate luggage storage, with guests reporting no place to store suitcases and missing luggage locks despite being shown in the user guide.
“There is no place to store luggage and the luggage locks shown in the users guide were nowhere to be found.”
Staff & check-in
Guests appreciate the polite and helpful staff, with some mentioning a smooth, unmanned check-in and check-out process. The service contributes positively to the overall experience.
“チェックインもチェックアウトも無人なので変な煩わしさは無いかも。”
“静にリラックス出来たのと笑顔で対応してくれたスタッフに感謝してる”
“駅から近くスタッフ方が丁寧で安くて丁寧で、とても良かったです！また滞在したいホテルです！これからも利用したいです！”
Location & access
The hotel is consistently praised for its excellent proximity to the train station, making it convenient for local travel. However, guests noted that commuting to central Tokyo takes approximately 50 minutes.
“駅近です。”
“The location was good as it is near the train station.”
“While it was close to the station it was a long commute into tokyo each day, taking approx 50 mins. Definitely not a deal breaker though, just means you need to plan your trips into tokyo and make sure you have everything for the day”
Wifi & working
One review mentions internet access within the pods, suggesting Wi-Fi is available, but there's no further detail on its quality or suitability for work.
“The pods were comfortable and private with nice features like mood lighting and TV/internet access.”
Atmosphere
The hotel offers a unique, futuristic 'spaceship' or 'secret base' aesthetic, which some guests found cozy and enjoyable. However, the enclosed nature of the pods can lead to a feeling of confinement for others. It appears to be more of a quiet, private experience rather than a social hostel.
“見た目の面白さで選びましたが、しっかりカプセルなので、思ったより閉塞感を感じました。”
“It was away from the busy areas yet close enough to get there quickly. I was able to see cherry blossoms without the crowd was amazing, felt safe and enjoyed the little pods, they were cozy”
“It was indeed like a spaceship!”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the hotel to offer good value for money, especially given its cleanliness and location. The price point is seen as a strong positive for the experience provided.
“価格優异”
“Great location and value. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the Saitama area.”
“コスパ良く清潔でした。”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor pod ventilation
- noise from dance studio
- no luggage storage
- long commute to central Tokyo
新宿ニッカホテル
A functional, no-frills option for budget-conscious travellers prioritising an unbeatable Shinjuku location, but be prepared for a basic capsule experience with potential comfort and service limitations.
9h nine hours woman Kanda
This property is best suited for solo female travellers seeking a clean, well-located, and budget-friendly base for short stays in Tokyo, provided they are prepared for the inherent limitations of capsule accommodation and the specific operational policies.
Hotel PRELE
A suitable option for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking a clean and well-located base, provided they are prepared for basic pod comfort and potential noise.