安心お宿 Tokyo Woman 新宿荻窪店
This women-only capsule hotel is an outstanding choice for solo female travellers seeking a relaxing and amenity-rich stay in Tokyo, offering exceptional value and a serene environment.
Anshin-Oyado Tokyo Woman Shinjuku Ogikubo offers a premium capsule experience tailored exclusively for female guests. Located just a few minutes' walk from Ogikubo station, this property provides a tranquil retreat from the bustling city. Guests sleep in comfortable, enclosed pods, though some note that air circulation can be an issue. The highlight is undoubtedly the extensive range of complimentary amenities, including a communal bathhouse with sauna and hot tub, free meals, snacks, and drinks, and even massage chairs. While the atmosphere is generally quiet and geared towards relaxation rather than socialising, the excellent value for money and comprehensive facilities make it a standout choice for solo female travellers seeking comfort and convenience.
♀ The property is explicitly described as a "women-only spa" and reviews consistently mention it being "only for girls" and a "quiet and calm place for females."
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 荻窪駅203 m3 min walk
- Ogikubo291 m4 min walk
- 荻窪駅354 m4 min walk
- Ogikubo301 m4 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 894 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The property is generally described as quiet, with communal areas being notably silent. However, some guests experienced noise from the AC or air extraction system, particularly in upper beds.
“The lounge was quiet. I mean sooo quiet, despite having every chair full, not a word spoken.”
“AC or air extraction is very loud there is constant noise in the room because of the same, and if you are top bed near to one it will be very noisy”
“Calm and quiet”
Pod comfort
Guests found the beds comfortable, but some noted issues with pillows being firm and the air circulation inside the capsules being stuffy or hot, despite a fan.
“Pillows were firm but malleable”
“Very comfortable beds and nice relaxing facilities”
“The cubicle bedrooms have sufficient air flow, a hanger, a mirror, and a TV with headphones.”
Privacy
Guests generally felt a good sense of privacy within the capsules and the overall female-only environment contributed to a calm atmosphere.
“Otherwise amazing overall with lots of privacy and flexibility.”
“The luggage area is abundant and yet offers some privacy.”
“All in all, it was a quiet and calm place for females, which was great for a few calm days.”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, including the amenities and sento. One isolated incident of an uncleaned capsule was reported.
“I love the amenities and cleanliness.”
“Clean sento”
“I was assigned to a capsule bed that was alredy occupied or not cleaned yet. I checked in around 11pm so they have enough time to make sure that the capsule was cleaned and unoccupied.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms and bathing facilities, including a sento, sauna, and hot tub, are a major highlight, described as clean, relaxing, and well-equipped with amenities.
“Bathhouse, free food and drink, lounge.”
“Clean sento”
“The communal bathing area has a sauna and hottub area which is so relaxing after walking over 30k steps a day in Tokyo.”
Luggage storage
While there is an abundant luggage area and good security, the lockers are located on the ground floor, separate from the sleeping capsules, which can be inconvenient. Some guests also felt there wasn't enough space to unpack suitcases.
“more locker space would be nice though”
“The luggage area is abundant and yet offers some privacy.”
“The only downside was that the lockers were on the ground floor, so you had to go down the stairs to get the things you needed. It made it difficult to pack your things before leaving, but the security was good.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as helpful, though some guests noted a language barrier with English-speaking receptionists and a lack of clear instructions for foreigners on using facilities like the bathhouse.
“Helpful staff”
“The amenities are great, the staff also very helpful.”
“some of the receptionist are not able to speak in english which is a downside, as this hotel is not only for Japanese guests.”
Location & access
The property boasts an excellent location, very close to Ogikubo station (3-5 minutes walk) and surrounded by restaurants. While not in the immediate city center, it offers good metro access to main attractions.
“Location was great! Very close to ogikubo station”
“Great location. Away from the super busy busy but still exciting and a lot to offer”
“This hotel is worth MORE than the money you pay for it per night! They offer free breakfast, snacks, dinner, and drinks. The communal bathing area has a sauna and hottub area which is so relaxing after walking over 30k steps a day in Tokyo. I would reccomend this place to any solo female traveller. I stayed here for 3 days before leaving, and it was 3 minutes from the station! So convienient.”
Wifi & working
The property is suggested as suitable for digital nomads, and the lounge is noted for being very quiet, implying a conducive environment for work, though Wi-Fi quality isn't explicitly mentioned.
“Good for solo travelers and digital nomads”
“The lounge was quiet. I mean sooo quiet, despite having every chair full, not a word spoken.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as very calming and quiet, with a strong emphasis on relaxation rather than social interaction. The lounge is notably silent, and guests often report minimal conversation.
“It’s very calming and relaxing.”
“The lounge was quiet. I mean sooo quiet, despite having every chair full, not a word spoken.”
“Conversation, noise in general really, is inhibited. Except for interactions with the front desk, I spoke to no one in the hotel during my five days there.”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the excellent value for money, citing the extensive amenities, free food and drinks, and overall experience as exceeding the price paid.
“Great value, comfortable, unique”
“This hotel is worth MORE than the money you pay for it per night! They offer free breakfast, snacks, dinner, and drinks.”
“Price, location, amenities, staff were great. It was quiet and the mattress and pillow were comfortable.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- lockers located on a different floor from capsules
- occasional noise from AC/air extraction in pods
- potential language barrier with some staff
- no natural light in sleeping areas
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