First Cabin Haneda Terminal 1
This is a reliable choice for a short, convenient stay at Haneda Airport, particularly for those with early flights or layovers, provided you are prepared for the typical capsule hotel trade-offs in privacy and noise.
First Cabin Haneda Terminal 1 provides a convenient and clean option for travellers seeking an overnight stay directly within the airport. Guests sleep in compact, cabin-style units, which are generally found comfortable and well-maintained. The property features shared bathrooms and an onsen, which are highly praised for their cleanliness and relaxing qualities. While the location is exceptionally convenient for airport transits and early departures, guests should be aware of the inherent limitations of capsule accommodation, particularly regarding noise and privacy. The cabin doors, often described as thin accordion-style, do not fully enclose the space, leading to potential disturbances from hallway noise and light. Luggage storage is also a common concern, with limited space within the cabins and security issues noted for items left in the communal luggage area. Despite these points, the property offers a practical solution for short stays.
♀ Reviews mention 'Sections divided into men’s and women’s with a bathroom, shower room, powder room, and onsen area.'
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station22 m1 min walk
- Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2148 m2 min walk
- Station338 m4 min walk
- Haneda Airport Terminal 115 m1 min walk
- Haneda Airport Terminal 2372 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 3,338 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found the sleeping area quiet, many reported significant noise issues due to the thin accordion doors and gaps, allowing hallway sounds and light to disturb sleep.
“The sleeping area was quiet.”
“Unfortunately - the cabins only have a thin accordion door to pull closed, and the bottom 6 inches is open to the hallway. So you hear everything.”
“The roof light in the corridor is very bright. The light reaches my eyes from the gap, affecting the sleep quality.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable for short stays, though some note the mattress can be thin. The cabins themselves are described as clean and comfortable.
“Bed”
“The cabins were clean and comfortable”
“Mattress was a little thin.”
Privacy
Privacy is a significant concern, with guests noting the thin accordion doors that don't fully close, leaving gaps at the bottom and preventing locking, leading to a general lack of personal space.
“Smallness of the room and lack of privacy.”
“Unfortunately - the cabins only have a thin accordion door to pull closed, and the bottom 6 inches is open to the hallway.”
“The shades for the cabin don't close al the way so don't expect to be able to lock your door, also there is a room for luggage but you cant lock your items away so its leave there at your own risk or leave luggage with the staff which can be annoying to retrieve”
Cleanliness
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with both cabins and common areas noted as very clean and well-maintained.
“The facilities were very clean with common areas well lit.”
“Clean, well-appointed”
“The cabins were clean and comfortable”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms and onsen facilities are generally well-regarded for their cleanliness and the relaxing experience they offer, particularly after a flight. Some minor issues include shower water temperature and the layout of showering areas relative to the onsen.
“No separate area for showering away from the onsen.”
“Public bath on site was heavenly after a long flight.”
“Good bed and spa”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a recurring issue, with guests reporting no space for bags inside the cabins and concerns about the security of items left in the designated luggage room.
“The cabins were small, so much so that the curtain couldn't drop and there was no place to put bags.”
“No room for luggage storage.”
“also there is a room for luggage but you cant lock your items away so its leave there at your own risk or leave luggage with the staff which can be annoying to retrieve”
Staff & check-in
Staff are described as efficient, friendly, and helpful, particularly with early morning departures.
“the staff let us all out at the same time to catch the first terminal transfer bus”
“The staff was very efficient and friendly.”
Location & access
The location within Haneda Airport is consistently highlighted as excellent and highly convenient for layovers and early flights, with easy access and a free shuttle.
“Location is good”
“Clean and comfortable right in the airport”
“Easy to locate, the choice to stay when not enough time to leave the airport.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere appears to be generally quiet and clean, with well-lit common areas, suggesting a focus on rest rather than social interaction.
“The facilities were very clean with common areas well lit.”
“Very pleasant and quite”
Value for money
Value for money is a contentious point. While some find it worth the price for convenience, many feel it has become expensive for a capsule hotel, especially compared to previous years or other hotel options outside the airport.
“This place is getting pretty expensive”
“Also a bit pricier nowadays... was a bargain 9 years ago.”
“A bit pricey for a capsule hotel, you can even get a Daiwa Roynet with superb breakfast for cheaper. But of course, location.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- limited privacy
- no secure luggage storage in cabins
- can be expensive for a capsule
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