9h nine hours Hamamatsucho
A reliable choice for short stays and transit, offering a clean and well-located capsule experience, though light packers will find it more convenient.
9h nine hours Hamamatsucho offers a quintessential capsule hotel experience in a prime Tokyo location. Guests sleep in enclosed, hard-shell capsules, which are consistently praised for their cleanliness, as are the shared shower facilities. While the pods themselves are generally comfortable, some guests note issues with temperature control and firm pillows. The hotel's excellent proximity to major train and metro stations, including direct links to Haneda Airport, makes it particularly convenient for those in transit or exploring the city. However, travellers with large luggage should be aware of the small locker sizes and limited storage options. The property maintains a quiet atmosphere, though typical capsule hotel noises from neighbours can occasionally be heard.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 大門駅A287 m1 min walk
- Daimon Station Entrance B496 m1 min walk
- 大門駅A1105 m1 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 4,753 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from other guests, including snoring and packing luggage, is mentioned as a potential issue, suggesting that light sleepers might be disturbed despite the privacy screens.
“I think some customers they not take care of environment and make sound of pack lurgage in the bed room.”
“I also might have just gotten lucky with the people I was sleeping next too but it can get loud during the day from neighbor noises. You do get a privacy screen to cover your capsule but if you are a light sleeper, the extra noises might disrupt your sleep? It wasn't much of an issue except for one night when I woke up to music in the morning on my last day in the hotel.”
“Snoring of others”
Pod comfort
Reviews indicate that while the capsules offer adequate space, temperature control can be an issue, with many finding them too hot. The pillows are frequently described as hard or uncomfortable.
“Only issue is the sleeping pods are hot in spring/summer because there’s no sort of fan or A/C in it”
“Pillow too hard”
“The capsule was surprisingly enough space for me and was comfortable enough to sleep in. To some, the pillow might be a bit tough and the mattress as thin and not comfortable but it was good for me.”
Privacy
Guests generally find the privacy screens adequate and appreciate the respectful atmosphere regarding personal space.
“Everyone was respectful of space”
“You do get a privacy screen to cover your capsule”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with common showers and capsules regularly cleaned, and fresh towels and bedding provided daily.
“Common showers are regularly cleaned, as well as the capsules. Each day fresh towels and bed sheets.”
“Clean facilities”
“Very well-organized capsule hostel. Every afternoon/evening you’ll find fresh pajamas, towels, and bedding. The showers are spacious, clean, and dry.”
Shared bathrooms
Showers are frequently highlighted as spacious, clean, and well-equipped with good water flow and temperature control. However, some guests note limited bathroom facilities and a lack of soap at sinks on sleeping floors.
“Common showers are regularly cleaned”
“The showers are spacious, clean, and dry.”
“bathroom and showers were awesome”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a significant drawback, with lockers described as too small and cramped. There are also complaints about the inability to leave luggage after checkout and no luggage shipping service.
“Small locker rooms, so it is difficult in rush hours to operate there.”
“Lockers where too small and cramped with other people close by. Also, could not leave luggage after 11am checkout.”
“No luggage shipping.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives mixed reviews; some find them nice and helpful, while others report language barriers, a lack of enthusiasm, and unhelpful responses regarding luggage storage.
“Some staff speaks pure English so that an easy question is not answered correctly.”
“The staff a nice and helpful, easy check-in”
“Staff weren’t very helpful when I wanted to store a bag but I kind of understood”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being very convenient to multiple metro and train stations, including direct access to Haneda Airport and easy connections to Narita Airport. Many food options are also nearby.
“Capsule hotel is in a good location close to many metro and train stations.”
“Convenient location”
“The location convinient with JR LINE And metro and walk on 3 minutes.”
Atmosphere
The property is noted for its cool architecture and a quiet, basic lounge area. A view of Tokyo Tower from the 10th floor is a positive, though the lobby space is mentioned as a minor drawback.
“cool architecture.”
“Lounge area was basic.. but very quiet”
“The view of Tokyo Tower at the 10th floor is also amazing.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property to offer good value for money, especially given its solid price and excellent location.
“solid price”
“Good place to spend a night or two and decent value for money”
“Good value for money capsule hotel”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- pods can be hot
- hard pillows
- small and cramped lockers
- limited English speaking staff
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