My Capsule Hotel
A good option for budget-conscious travellers seeking privacy in a capsule format, particularly those with their own transport or who don't mind a short walk to amenities.
My Capsule Hotel in Johor Bahru provides an affordable and private sleeping solution for travellers. Guests sleep in enclosed, hard-shell capsules, offering a sense of personal space and security. While the capsules themselves are generally considered cozy, some guests find them a little claustrophobic and note issues with loud air conditioning and room temperature. Noise from other guests and capsule doors is a recurring theme, so light sleepers should come prepared. Shared bathrooms are available, including a ladies-only option, and are mostly kept clean, though some areas could see improvement. The hotel offers good value for money and is praised for its friendly staff and efficient self check-in/out process. Its location is a point of contention, with some finding it convenient for local amenities and parking, while others deem it a bit isolated from the city centre and public transport.
♀ Reviews mention a ladies-only bathroom and a suggestion for different gender dorm options, implying mixed dorms are standard but female-specific facilities exist.
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 382 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant issue, with guests frequently complaining about loud capsule doors, snoring from other guests, and general lack of soundproofing.
“The door open and closed sound very aloud to affect sleeping.”
“None apart from the noises as the capsule is not soundproof.”
“Other ppl staying there snored really loudly and were not considerate”
Pod comfort
Guests find the capsules generally cozy and comfortable, with good space and organization. However, some find them claustrophobic and report issues with loud air conditioning within the capsule, and the overall room temperature being too cold.
“The capsule is cozy .”
“The capsules are quite claustrophobic, and aircon sound is loud. For sleepers who move alot in bed like me, they will accidentally keep kicking and punching the capsule.”
“Capsule space and organization is very nice and comfortable. Clean enough. Blanket and towel are provided.”
Privacy
Guests consistently praise the privacy and security offered by the capsules, noting that they can be locked and CCTV is present in common areas.
“Privacy”
“the capsule is so cool it’s gives a lot of privacy!”
“Great privacy and security”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews; while some areas like toilets are noted as clean, others mention issues with general cleanliness, unkempt common areas, and unpleasant smells from bed sheets.
“Clean.”
“Cleanliness”
“Overall was pleasant & comfortable. However, bathroom & toilet cleanliness can be improved.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean, with good shower pressure, and there is a ladies-only bathroom available. Some reviews, however, suggest that overall bathroom cleanliness could be improved.
“Overall was pleasant & comfortable. However, bathroom & toilet cleanliness can be improved.”
“Common area had lockers to keep your stuff and they had a ladies only bathroom.”
“showers were good pressure”
Luggage storage
Lockers are available for luggage storage, and the staff are flexible about extended storage. However, some lockers are reported to be poorly maintained.
“Lockers are not maintained well.”
“Common area had lockers to keep your stuff and they had a ladies only bathroom.”
“They were very flexible, and let me leave the main luggage in the locker for one extra night as I was coming back a day after, from Singapore”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly, helpful, and prompt in their assistance, including via WhatsApp. However, some guests would prefer more direct staff presence rather than relying on text/calls.
“Customer service is rather prompt.”
“The person who attended to my request was very friendly and helpful. Really appreciate the friendliness.”
“Staff was very nice to let me stay in the common area and come in and out until check in!”
Location & access
Location receives mixed feedback; some guests find it convenient with nearby restaurants and parking, while others describe it as far from the city, a distance from the bus stop, and generally annoying to access without a car.
“The location is not good and far away from city.”
“The location is quite a distance to walk from the nearest bus stop .”
“Close to everything. I used to stay around here and this location is hot area.”
Wifi & working
A notable drawback is the lack of electric plugs inside the capsules, requiring devices to be charged in the shared room. There's also a suggestion for Type C charging options.
“Too bad that's is not electric plug inside the capsule. U have to charge your devices in the share room...”
“Would be nice if there is a different gender dorm option. Could consider providing type c charging in some area.”
Atmosphere
The property is described as having a quaint and nice community living atmosphere with an interesting design, but there's not much detail on its social vibe.
“The community living is quaint and nice.”
“Interesting design”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, finding the prices affordable and reasonable for the private capsule experience offered.
“Good price.”
“Value for money .cozy and awesome”
“The best option for a work traveller who has a budget.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- noise from capsule doors and other guests
- lack of power outlets inside capsules
- inconsistent cleanliness in common areas
- location can be inconvenient without a car
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