9h nine hours Nagoya station
A well-located and clean capsule hotel, ideal for short stays and budget-conscious solo travellers, provided you can overlook some comfort and noise issues inherent to the capsule format.
Located conveniently close to Nagoya Station, 9h nine hours Nagoya station offers a modern capsule experience for travellers seeking efficient and clean accommodation. Guests sleep in enclosed pods, which, while providing a degree of privacy, have drawn some criticism for mattress comfort and internal ventilation. The property maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout its pods, shared bathrooms, and common areas. Showers are well-regarded for their quality and ample availability, with daily amenities provided. While the concept of separate floors for men and women is appreciated, the layout often requires frequent elevator use, leading to potential wait times. The hotel is best suited for solo travellers on a budget or those needing a short stay or transit layover, who prioritise location and cleanliness over extensive in-pod amenities or social interaction.
♀ The property has separate men's and women's floors and areas that do not communicate, and reviews mention separate elevators for each sex.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- ルーセント・アヴェニュー204 m3 min walk
- ルーセント・アヴェニュー209 m3 min walk
- Station227 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 5,233 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with frequent mentions of snoring, people moving in and out, and general noise disrupting sleep.
“Is a capsule hotel so if you wake up easily may not be the best option.”
“I had a good sleep but I heard there were 3-4people snoring in the male’s room.”
“Not the hotel fault but people make so much noise and going in and out all the time so you don’t really sleep well.”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently complain about uncomfortable mattresses and pillows, as well as issues with ventilation and heat within the pods.
“The room can also be a bit hot, would be nice to have mini fan/ventilation inside the bedspace.”
“The beds were a bit uncomfortable and the toilet bathrooms were a bit dirty.”
“The most uncomfortable mattress I've ever tried”
Privacy
While some guests appreciate the privacy compared to a hostel, others desire more secure and light-blocking enclosures than the blinds or lack of curtains provided.
“Would have been better if the bedspace can be locked/have more solid door (not just blinds) for better privacy.”
“For the price of a shared hostel, I got much more privacy than I expected.”
“First time I’m staying in a 9h hotel and they don’t turn off the light at night or reduce it so that was full white + they don’t have curtains so you also have the light from outside. Maybe think about out a real window in the capsule instead of a curtain”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness across pods, showers, and common areas.
“Very clean, good location, nice cafe below the building”
“Cleanliness, comfortable bed.”
“Morden and clean. Sleeping pod, shower room all in good size.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms and showers are highly rated for their cleanliness, quality, and ample availability, with amenities like towels and toiletries provided daily.
“I loved that they jad the lockers and showers on the same floor. Also the men's and women's floors and areas never comunicate. They provide fresh towels and amenities every day and the showers are super comfortable”
“The showers were of really good quality, too.”
“The showers were amazing.”
Luggage storage
While lockers are generally large and sufficient for luggage, the inconvenience of having them on a different floor from the pods, coupled with strict policies against post-checkout luggage storage, is a recurring complaint.
“It was a little inconvenient having the lockers and showers/toilets on a separate floor to the beds.”
“I also wanted more airflow inside my pod, but this didn't disturb my sleep. Next time, I will bring a personal fan.”
“What I didn’t like that you can only use ONE elevator. No stairs available for quick run up and down. But the worst part is that you can’t store your luggage after check-out. It’s the first place in Japan that said “no”. I found that pretty lame.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful, though some guests noted language barriers and issues with inflexible policies like luggage storage after checkout.
“The location, the staff, the neighbourhood.”
“Friendly staff”
“The staff does not speak English, the inability to leave luggage after check-out. Breakfast is beyond ridiculous”
Location & access
The hotel's location is consistently highlighted as excellent, particularly its proximity and easy access to Nagoya Station.
“Very clean, good location, nice cafe below the building”
“Very convenient and easy to access for one night in Nagoya.”
“The location is super, very close to the train station.”
Wifi & working
The 10th-floor lounge is appreciated for working and relaxing, though some find it too small. Pods have only one USB port, limiting charging options.
“Lounge at the 10th floor too small,given that is the only place you are drink some water in the building.”
“The shared lounge was great.”
“The 10th floor is great for working and hanging out.”
Atmosphere
Guests generally appreciate the modern design and concept of the hotel, with gender-separated areas contributing to a comfortable atmosphere.
“Nice concept. Nice design work. Need to improve on details.”
“The shared lounge was great. Having my own space was great. Having it separated by gender was great. The showers were amazing. Over all the concept was likeable.”
“Good for a short stay; weird rules; nice showers though.”
Value for money
The hotel is considered a good value for budget-conscious travelers, offering a clean and comfortable stay for the price.
“Cheap but clean and comfortable”
“Price”
“It’s ok for one night on a budget but I went to many 9h hotels and I don’t really liked this one.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- uncomfortable mattresses and pillows
- poor noise isolation in pods
- limited ventilation in pods
- long waits for elevators
- no luggage storage after checkout
- lockers on different floors from pods
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