9h nine hours woman Shinjuku
This is a well-maintained, centrally located capsule hotel offering a good value stay for solo female travellers, particularly those on short trips.
Located in the vibrant Shinjuku district, 9h nine hours woman Shinjuku offers a dedicated capsule experience for female travellers. The property features modern, futuristic enclosed pods, providing a comfortable and private sleeping space, though some guests note issues with ventilation and mattress firmness. Cleanliness is a standout feature, with both pods and shared bathrooms meticulously maintained and fresh amenities provided daily. While the shared shower facilities are clean, their limited number can lead to queues, and the separation of lockers and showers from the sleeping floors can be inconvenient. The hotel's prime location offers excellent access to Shinjuku Station, dining, and entertainment options, making it a convenient base for exploring Tokyo. However, light sleepers should be aware of potential noise from other guests and slow charging outlets within the pods.
♀ The property name '9h nine hours woman Shinjuku' and reviews explicitly state it is for women, with mentions of 'ladies' and 'women traveling alone'.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- メトロプロムナードC8111 m1 min walk
- メトロプロムナードC5129 m2 min walk
- 新宿三丁目駅152 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 3,496 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with guests frequently complaining about other people's voices and general noise disrupting sleep. Some also reported a persistent buzzing sound.
“people make noise at night they dont understand their voice passes through even if they whisper but the property was not the problem”
“The only cons was the other foreigners staying that time, they’re kinda noisy that disrupted my sleep.”
“If you're a light sleeper you'll struggle to sleep it does get noisy like all capsules and hot very hot in the pods”
Pod comfort
Pods are generally considered comfortable and spacious, with some guests finding them larger than expected. However, recurring issues include poor ventilation leading to hot and damp conditions, and some find the mattresses too firm.
“The pods are larger than expected too.”
“Very comfortable pods.”
“Bad ventilation. The rooms were quite hot and damp-smelling. There’s only one elevator. With all the guests, it’ll make at least four stops.”
Privacy
Pods offer a sense of privacy, but light from the hallway can be an issue, penetrating the blinds and making it difficult to sleep.
“Private.”
“The light in the corredor is always on, make it hard to ignore it, the blind not help with it.”
“The lights in the hall way in the capsule rooms are very bright and on all night, even with the screen down it is very bright in the capsules and hard to sleep with them on.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across all areas, including pods, showers, and common spaces. The property provides fresh linens and toiletries daily.
“The place was clean and staff was really nice.”
“Showers were very clean, they provide you with slippers, a nice locker, towels, and a toothbrush/toothpaste kit. Great location.”
“Cleanliness.”
Shared bathrooms
Showers are clean and well-equipped with toiletries. However, there are often too few shower stalls for the number of guests, leading to waiting times. The separation of shower rooms and lockers from the sleeping floors is also noted as inconvenient.
“Showers were very clean, they provide you with slippers, a nice locker, towels, and a toothbrush/toothpaste kit. Great location.”
“too little shower stalls for the number of people it accommodates, didn’t have a luggage space to keep your bags before/after checking in or out”
“It’s abit inconvenient that the lockers and shower rooms are on a different floor to the beds. Also inconvenient that everything has to be removed from your bed each day for cleaning.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a major drawback. Lockers are often too small for large suitcases, and the locker rooms themselves are cramped, making it difficult to access belongings. The lockers being on a different floor from the pods is also inconvenient.
“Not being able to have bags in the rooms.”
“The lockers weren't quite big enough for a large suitcase.”
“too little shower stalls for the number of people it accommodates, didn’t have a luggage space to keep your bags before/after checking in or out”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as nice, friendly, and efficient in maintaining cleanliness. However, some guests found them unhelpful with specific requests or lacking in guest interaction beyond basic duties.
“The place was clean and staff was really nice.”
“Friendly staff, and very clean.”
“The staff was nice and busy keeping everything clean, but we didn’t really get the most helpful customer service. The staff was only there to keep the spaces clean and didn’t interact with guests or were able to help with other things like luggage forwarding questions etc.”
Location & access
The location is consistently highlighted as excellent, being close to Shinjuku Station, diners, convenience stores, and various bars and restaurants, with good transport links.
“Location was great”
“Fantastic location!”
“Great location.”
Wifi & working
Reviews indicate that charging outlets are very slow, suggesting potential issues for digital nomads or those needing to charge devices quickly. Wifi quality is not mentioned.
“Their outlets charge extremely slowly so definitely get a portable charger and charge both phone and portable overnight so you’re not screwed when you wake up and is ready to tour”
Atmosphere
The property offers a modern, futuristic capsule design and features a lounge area, which some guests appreciate for its views. The overall vibe can vary depending on the other guests, with some nights being quieter than others. Some guests wished for more lounge space.
“The pods look interesting and futuristic so it was a fun spot for my friend's first pod hotel.”
“Loungearea”
“great lounge area”
Value for money
Guests consistently find the property offers good value for money, describing it as reasonably priced and convenient for short stays.
“It was pretty cheap and convenient for a night stay.”
“Good value for money, comfortable and clean!”
“It was convenient and reasonably price.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- noise from other guests
- limited luggage space
- lockers on different floor
- slow charging outlets
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