9h nine hours Narita Airport
This capsule hotel is an excellent choice for airport transits, offering a clean and convenient overnight stay directly at Narita Airport, particularly suited for solo travellers.
Located directly within Narita Airport Terminal 2, 9h nine hours Narita Airport offers a convenient and functional stay for travellers with early or late flights. Guests sleep in enclosed, hard-shell capsules, providing a unique experience typical of Japanese capsule hotels. While the location is a major draw, allowing easy access to airport facilities and train lines, some guests have noted challenges in finding the property initially. The shared bathrooms are a highlight, featuring spacious private showers and even an onsen, all maintained to an extremely high standard of cleanliness. However, noise from other guests and the bathrooms can permeate the sleeping areas, and some pods have been described as warm or claustrophobic with firm bedding. Despite these common capsule hotel caveats, the property provides essential amenities and a respectful atmosphere.
♀ Reviews mention the place is divided into female and male sections.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Gate 5217 m3 min walk
- Narita Airport Terminal 2·3110 m1 min walk
- Narita Airport Terminal 2·3124 m2 min walk
- Higashi-Narita275 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 5,346 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with guests frequently complaining about sounds from bathrooms, other guests talking, and people checking in throughout the night. The sound insulation appears to be inadequate.
“Sound insulation between the sleeping area and the hairdryers in the bathroom area should be better so that guests do not hear hairdryers at 6am.”
“The unit I got is near the room entrance, I can heard people shower when sleep.”
“So noisy and to hot inside”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently report issues with the pod comfort, including only one electrical outlet, excessive heat, hard mattresses and pillows, and insufficient ventilation leading to claustrophobia.
“Only one electrical outlet of any sort in the capsule.”
“So noisy and to hot inside”
“The mattress and pillow are really hard. Had to use my clothing for extra cushioning to fall asleep”
Privacy
One review mentions the pods have curtains instead of doors, which impacts noise isolation rather than privacy directly.
“No door. Only a curtain, some noise easy get in.”
Cleanliness
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with both capsules and bathrooms noted as extremely clean.
“Clean, comfortable and ideal location for early morning flights.”
“Clean environment.”
“extremely clean capsules and bathrooms”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are generally well-regarded, with specific praise for spacious private shower rooms and good toilets. The presence of an onsen is also highlighted as a positive. However, noise from hairdryers and showers can be an issue for nearby pods.
“Sound insulation between the sleeping area and the hairdryers in the bathroom area should be better so that guests do not hear hairdryers at 6am.”
“The unit I got is near the room entrance, I can heard people shower when sleep.”
“Locker spacious, bathroom”
Luggage storage
Guests appreciate the provision of enough space for luggage and spacious lockers.
“It provides all the amenity and also enough space for keeping the luggage.”
“Locker spacious, bathroom”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives mixed reviews; some guests found staff helpful, while others described them as a little rude or brusque, possibly due to busy check-in periods.
“Staff was very helpful which assisted us in smooth booking.”
“Staff.”
“Staff was a little rude but they had to deal with a line of guests so it was understandable that they were brusque and trying to rush everyone through the check-in process.”
Location & access
The location is overwhelmingly praised for its convenience, especially for early or late flights, being inside or right next to Narita Airport Terminal 2 and close to train lines. However, some guests found it difficult to locate initially due to signage.
“Described as located in the Narita airport Terminal 1. It was difficult to find because it is actually in the parking garage closer to the subway than the airport, snd there is no signage until you are within 50m.”
“It’s very convenient when you have an early flight.”
“Location.”
Wifi & working
One review indicates that free WiFi was not clearly indicated and mobile reception was poor in the pod area.
“The free WiFi was not clearly indicated and there is poor mobile reception in the pod area.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally quiet and respectful, with guests appreciating the unique capsule experience. However, some noise from other guests is still reported.
“Everyone was respectful and kept quiet at night.”
“respectful guests.”
“Such a unique experience”
Value for money
One review suggests the property offers good value for money.
“Good for the price”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- pods can be hot and claustrophobic
- hard mattresses and pillows
- limited electrical outlets in pods
- WiFi and mobile reception issues
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