Leo Yu Capsule Hotel Funabashi
A well-regarded capsule hotel offering excellent value and convenience for solo travellers and those in transit, particularly if packing light.
Leo Yu Capsule Hotel Funabashi offers a modern and clean capsule experience conveniently located near two train stations, including a direct line to Narita Airport. Guests sleep in enclosed pods, with some solo rooms available, providing a degree of privacy. While the mattresses can be firm and pods occasionally warm, the hotel provides a comprehensive set of amenities, including complimentary toiletries and a popular free drink bar. The common areas, though sometimes small, foster a social atmosphere, and the high-speed internet and workspaces cater well to those needing to stay connected. The main challenge for guests is the limited size of lockers for luggage and the occasional noise from fellow travellers.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 船橋駅北口314 m4 min walk
- Station711 m9 min walk
- Keisei Funabashi122 m2 min walk
- Funabashi173 m2 min walk
- Funabashi190 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,413 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from other guests, particularly snoring or talking, is a common complaint, though some reviews note the capsule room can be quiet enough to sleep.
“There were groups of students staying there, and they were talking in the capsule room, which made it noisy.”
“Typical for capsule hotels, if someone is snorring loudly, you'll hear it”
“My noisy neighbour snoring all night and the hard mattress.”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently mention issues with the mattress being too firm or thin, and some capsules can get uncomfortably hot even with the fan on.
“The capsule was really hot even with the “door” almost all open at night. Was hot, the fan in the capsule did Nothing, just made white noise.”
“The bedding was a bit thin. Still good enough for a goog night of sleep.”
“Very firm mattress. Not suited for side sleepers!”
Privacy
The property offers solo rooms, which are appreciated for privacy. However, a small light inside the capsule can disturb sleep for some.
“It's a capsule hotel with solo rooms available, which means no ladders or stairs to climb to reach the bed.”
“When the light is switched off, a small light appears in the capsule. Not good to have a deep sleep.”
Cleanliness
The hotel is consistently praised for its cleanliness, including the rooms, beds, and common facilities.
“The facilities were very clean, and the drink bar and workspaces were comfortable.”
“Clean rooms and bed, lounge with a free drink bar, wifi and power outlet.”
“Very clean and comfortable.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are generally clean and well-stocked with amenities, including hair irons and curlers. However, some guests found the location of shower rooms on a different floor inconvenient due to lack of stairs.
“The shower rooms were on a different floor, and since there were no stairs, it was inconvenient to move between floors.”
“Good amount of showers, had hair iron and curler. Also free drinks(such as coffee, tea, cola and others)”
“fully stocked shower facilities, nice drink bar included. Comfortable bed.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a significant drawback, with lockers described as small and unable to accommodate larger suitcases. The locker area can also become cramped.
“The locker size was a bit small and the mattresses were a little stiff.”
“The lockers are also quite small. My suitcase barely fitted. If it's larger than carry on size it probably won't fit.”
“Personal lockers cannot fit 28"-inch luggage. Locker area is not wide enough to handle more than 3 ppl sorting out luggages.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as professional, helpful, polite, and friendly, making efforts to assist guests even with language barriers.
“Staff were very professional.”
“Helpful front desk staff, clean, fully stocked shower facilities, nice drink bar included. Comfortable bed.”
“The staff might not be well-versed with English (or other languages), but they try, and even use Google Translate.”
Location & access
The hotel boasts an excellent location, being walking distance to two train stations, including one on the Narita airport Keisei line, and surrounded by eateries and shopping.
“It's a very cheap option, close to a JR station while also being on the Narita airport Keisei line, there's a machine with free drinks too and everything is provided, from towel to toothbrush to hairbrush.”
“Location is walking distance to the two train stations nearby, lots of eateries and shopping available.”
“Great location close to two train stations, modern and new look.”
Wifi & working
The hotel offers comfortable workspaces and high-speed internet, making it suitable for those needing to work or stay connected. Power outlets are available in the lounge and pods.
“The facilities were very clean, and the drink bar and workspaces were comfortable.”
“charging your electronic device while surfing or streaming on the high speed internet.”
“Clean rooms and bed, lounge with a free drink bar, wifi and power outlet.”
Atmosphere
The hotel has a social atmosphere, with guests enjoying interactions in the common areas, especially around the free drink bar. However, the common space is noted to be small, and there can be a smell from the smoking room.
“The common space is a bit small and the smell from the smoker room tends to sneack in, but that's it.”
“I came back to stay another night because I enjoyed talking with other guests while taking advantage of the free drink bar.”
“The community/eating area is quite small. Although it was never full when I used it it will probably happen.”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the Leo Yu Capsule Hotel for its excellent value, offering a range of amenities and a convenient location at an affordable price.
“It's a very cheap option, close to a JR station while also being on the Narita airport Keisei line, there's a machine with free drinks too and everything is provided, from towel to toothbrush to hairbrush.”
“Location and value for money.”
“Great stay with nice amenities. Good value for such an affordable price!”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- firm mattresses
- small lockers for large luggage
- potential for noise from other guests
- shower rooms on a different floor
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