9h nine hours Akasaka
This is a solid choice for solo travellers or business guests seeking a modern, well-located capsule hotel for short stays in Tokyo, provided they pack light.
9h nine hours Akasaka offers a modern capsule experience in a prime Tokyo location, just steps from the Akasaka metro station and surrounded by dining options. Guests sleep in comfortable, spacious enclosed pods, many noting the dimmable lights and quiet atmosphere. While the sleeping arrangements are generally well-regarded, the property's design caters more to those with minimal luggage, as lockers are compact and the storage area can become congested. Shared bathrooms are clean, though some guests have noted issues with ventilation and occasional queues. The hotel provides a unique and efficient stay for those prioritising location and a distinct capsule experience.
♀ Reviews mention separate areas for men and women.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 赤坂駅191 m2 min walk
- 赤坂駅204 m3 min walk
- 赤坂駅215 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 3,836 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a mixed bag; some guests report quiet stays, while others experience disturbances from fellow guests, recommending earplugs. The design offers better soundproofing than some other 9h locations.
“I didn't hear noise from the other pods!”
“Only thing that bothered me is that it wasn’t quiet so i had trouble sleeping but that depends i guess on people around you. How lucky you are or unlucky 🤣”
“Compared to other 9h locations, this capsule hotel had more space between the capsules which led to more natural sound proofing and comfortable experience. I still recommend bringing good earplugs (I used wax earplugs and they blocked out everything from snoring to twenty alarms from a heavy sleeper).”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the pods spacious, comfortable, and the beds very comfy. The dimmable lights and sleep reports are appreciated features.
“pods are very spacious and comfortable! I really enjoyed my stay here. the sleep report is quite useful and I didn't hear noise from the other pods! the are is really nice and close to two subway stations. lights are dimmable and bed is REALLY comfy.”
“Modern, clean beds, rather spacious capsules. Quiet in the dorm rooms.”
“Clean spaces and comfortable beds”
Privacy
The property offers separate areas for men and women, contributing to a sense of privacy. However, there's a concern about access to sleeping pods on the ground floor without a keycard.
“men and woman separate”
“That you can walk in and get to the sleep pods without a keycard the ones on the ground floor don’t know about the other floors”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across the pods, beds, and overall facilities, with towels changed daily.
“The room is clean, temperature was perfect during my stay, and I am so glad that everyone has been trying to minimize their volume when they speak.”
“Clean capsule hotel”
“Clean spaces and comfortable beds”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms receive mixed reviews. While showers are good, some guests report strong smells and poor ventilation in the shower rooms and basement bathrooms. There can be queues for sinks in the morning, and some toilet rooms lack soap.
“there are around six sinks in the bathroom area so in the morning, it was hard for me to use this area. luckily each small toilet room does have a sink so I was able to brush my teeth here, but there is no soap so you will need to use the bigger sink area or use your own!”
“the shower rooms have stong smell, mainly due to poor ventilation.”
“Bathrooms are in the basement with bad ventilation and they smell bad. Nowhere to leave the luggage after the stay.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a significant drawback. Lockers are generally too small for large suitcases, and the locker room area is often cramped, making it difficult to access belongings, especially when others are present. There's also a period during cleaning when lockers are inaccessible.
“obviously since this is a pod hotel, you store your belongings in a locker; however if someone in the space near your locker is also opening their luggage it is quite difficult for you to open yours up or potentially even open your locker!”
“Be aware of the size of the locker, it can't fit large sized luggage, only one small to medium-small sized luggage.”
“The place is designed for business people with little to now luggage, you come in, shower, sleep leave. Staying longer or with more luggage is not convenient. They have 11-15h cleaning time when everyone has to leave and has no access to lockers or capsules. Bathroom and lockers are small considering everyone is getting ready around same time.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives mixed reviews; some guests found them friendly and helpful with good English communication, while others reported them as not very friendly.
“The staff wasn’t very friendly”
“The staff was very friendly and helpful, and could communicate well in English. They also provide clear instructions on pamphlets that has all the information you need.”
“Stuff not very friendly.”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being very close to Akasaka metro station and within easy walking distance to numerous restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores.
“the are is really nice and close to two subway stations.”
“Easy to access, nearby are many restaurants, cafes and convenient stores.”
“Location is great, very close to Akasaka metro station. Good restaurants near by as well.”
Wifi & working
There are reports of non-functional USB ports and Type C plugs within the capsules, which could hinder device charging and work.
“The USB port was not working.”
“Type c plugs did not work in capsules.”
Atmosphere
The hotel offers a modern aesthetic and a unique capsule experience, contributing to a generally positive atmosphere.
“The overall look of the place also feels modern.”
“Unique experience, inexpensive, good location”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property good value for money, especially given its excellent location and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
“For the price you get a comfortable bed in a nice and convenient area. The overall look of the place also feels modern.”
“Amazing location and good value for money”
“Unique experience, inexpensive, good location”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- limited luggage space in lockers
- cramped locker room area
- poor ventilation in some bathrooms
- USB/Type C plugs not always working
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