The Millennials Kyoto
This property offers an exceptional capsule experience, particularly suited for solo travellers and digital nomads seeking a blend of privacy, modern amenities, and social interaction in a prime Kyoto location.
The Millennials Kyoto offers a modern and sophisticated take on the capsule hotel experience, providing private and comfortable sleeping pods in a prime central Kyoto location. Guests appreciate the innovative pod design, which includes a foldable bed and under-bed storage, offering a surprising sense of space and privacy. The property excels in its communal offerings, featuring expansive co-working spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, and a lively lounge area where a daily free beer happy hour fosters a friendly, social atmosphere without being overly boisterous. Cleanliness is a consistent highlight across all facilities, from the individual pods to the shared bathrooms.
While the pods are generally quiet, some guests note minor issues with ventilation, leading to warmth or dry air, and occasional challenges with night noises. The staff are frequently commended for their helpfulness and welcoming demeanor. Its excellent location provides easy access to Kyoto's dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The property strikes a fine balance between a private sleeping environment and vibrant communal spaces, catering well to solo travellers and those seeking a social yet comfortable stay.
Despite some comments on pricing reflecting its popularity, guests generally find the overall experience and facilities to offer good value. The unique blend of privacy, modern amenities, and social opportunities makes The Millennials Kyoto a standout choice for those looking for a premium capsule stay.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 6342 m4 min walk
- Station365 m5 min walk
- Station370 m5 min walk
- Sanjo360 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,870 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Many guests found the sleeping pods surprisingly quiet, contributing to a good night's sleep. However, some noted that avoiding all night noises could be challenging.
“Surprisingly also very quite to sleep to.”
“Great sleeping facilities, super quiet and super clean shower and restroom facilities.”
“Challenging to avoid all noises in the night.”
Pod comfort
Pods are generally comfortable with foldable beds and under-bed storage. However, some guests found the ventilation weak, leading to warmth or dry air inside the capsules.
“Foldable bed & under bed storage is cozy & comfy.”
“Fan in the unit wasn’t very strong, little warm for my liking”
“The air was pretty dry in the capsuls when using the ventilation system.”
Privacy
The pods offer good privacy, with enough space to stand up inside and a door that closes. Guests appreciate the private sleeping environment.
“pods provide privacy”
“Space within cube to stand up with door closed.”
“My first time experiencing capsule Hotel and it was nice. For a short stay, I think that's a good place to explore easily around while sleeping in a private and quiet place.”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, including the capsules, showers, and common areas.
“Great Capsule hotel, very clean and well organized.”
“super quiet and super clean shower and restroom facilities.”
“Very clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared shower and restroom facilities are noted as very clean. The main drawback mentioned is the shower water pressure, which some guests found to be weak.
“Excellent if shower water could be stronger.”
“super quiet and super clean shower and restroom facilities.”
“Showers are separate room with shared basins.”
Luggage storage
Pods feature under-bed storage, including a helpful roll-out feature for suitcases. While some guests found this sufficient and secure, others wished for more secure in-room storage for larger items.
“Foldable bed & under bed storage is cozy & comfy.”
“I would have liked to have a way to securely store my suitcase in the room.”
“Space within cube to stand up with door closed. The roll out feature under bed for suitcase was helpful.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as lovely, helpful, and accommodating, assisting with issues like lending adapters and providing local information.
“Lovely , helpful staff.”
“The staff was nice and helpful. My adaptator broke and they could lend me one.”
“The marvelous staff and beds that concert into a lounging couch.”
Location & access
The hotel boasts an excellent, central location in Kyoto, close to food, shopping, and major attractions, with good access to public transport.
“Hotel quietly located alone a busy, food & shopping street.”
“Great location and amenities”
“Excellent location. Great sleeping facilities, super quiet and super clean shower and restroom facilities.”
Wifi & working
The property offers excellent facilities for work, including a dedicated co-working space and comfortable common areas. However, some remote workers tend to use the kitchen and relaxing spaces, which can alter the social atmosphere.
“Open plan lounge space combined with co working space, fully equipped clean kitchen.”
“The common areas are amazing, you can use the kitchen, there is a cosy living room and a coworking space.”
“Also I noticed at this one a lot of remote workers sit in the kitchen and relaxing space instead of in the designated remote worker space, I think this changes the vibe of the common areas a bit.”
Atmosphere
The common areas are highly praised for their great atmosphere, offering a good balance between social interaction and quiet. The free beer happy hour is a popular feature for meeting other guests, fostering a social but not overly 'party' vibe.
“Loved the common area, with great atmosphere and fasileties, as well as the sleeeping pods”
“Happy hour helps meet people, good facilities, good location, pods provide privacy”
“It wasn't too party, but the perfect amount of socializing.”
Value for money
While some guests find the price a bit high for a capsule hotel, especially as it gains popularity, others note it's still cheaper than a traditional hotel, offering good value for the experience and facilities provided.
“Obviously it’s getting popular which is reflected by the price.”
“A bit expensive for this kind of hotel.”
“Cheaper than a hotel.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- weak shower water pressure
- slow elevators
- ventilation can be weak/dry in pods
- limited secure luggage storage within pods
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