Nine Hours Akasaka

I stayed here for 5 nights and found it to be enjoyable overall. The location itself is very small compared to the shinjuku location, I found it hard to fit my small/medium size luggage inside the lockers. People are constantly shuffling around each other and apologizing because the downstairs area is not large enough to accommodate the number of people staying there. The common space can only fit around 8 people at a time so there often wasn’t anywhere to sit, but it was clean and cozy. Several convenience stores and vending machines only a 2 minute walk down the street. Although I had a few complaints, it was a very nice spot to return to after a long day being in the city. It’s cozy and mostly clean, quiet, and conveniently located. I knew I wouldn’t be able to be in the sleeping pods, but was not aware I would not be able to access my locker or the bathrooms and showers between the hours of 10am to 2pm. Just be aware you need to bring everything with you when you leave in the morning. I personally had great interactions with the staff, who were very attentive and constantly wiping and cleaning the surfaces. Not all of them speak English but usually there was someone who did. The showers were a little bit dirty at times but nothing too bad. Mattress is firm, but the bed was still cozy. The sleep analysis equipment sounds did bother me slightly but I just put in earplugs. Overall I really enjoyed my stay despite some of the issues. It’s in a very nice quiet area that isn’t too far from several forms of public transportation. I would come back.

As a light sleeper, I had almost 8 hr sleep in here. The rule of keeping luggage out and not eating from bedroom reduce the cause of noise. Booked two nights. Recommended for short stays since you have tiny locker so fits small luggage/small duffel bag only. The reception is the only common shared space where u can eat takeout food since they don't have kitchen. The sleep report is interesting.

The location and design of the place are great, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. However, the experience falls short in several areas. The capsule is spacious, with adjustable lighting but just outlet that did not even work. A major downside is the strict rule requiring guests to leave the pod and facilities (showers, restrooms, lockers) between 10 am and 2 pm, even for multi-night stays. You also can’t leave belongings in the pod, meaning you have to pack everything daily. Lockers are very narrow (11.6 inches), with separate luggage storage at reception, which is also inaccessible during the restricted hours. The small common area near reception is uncomfortable, with metallic chairs and no cozy vibe. Overall, while the location and helpful staff are positives, the strict rules and lack of amenities make it hard to recommend for more than a night.

Amazing place to stay, it felt like I was in a scifi movie, some point in the far distant future. Booked at short notice, the place was extremely clean, everything you need is there. Slept like a baby - I didn't find the mattress or pillow hard at all, it was perfect. Breakfast was well worth it too, only a short walk on your way back to Akasaka-Mitauke station.

Really good location and cool sleep report. Better for shorter stays, lockers are way too small. Staff get angry if you forget something in your locker and have to retrieve it in there cleaning hours, very annoying.

the location is great. the capsule itself is spacious but the mattress and pillow are hard and uncomfortable. you can adjust the light power inside the capsule, there’s 1 USB port inside the pod, but zero sound proofing. i HATED the rule that you have to leave the pod and CAN’T use the shower/restroom/locker from 10am-2pm. you’re basically not allowed to sleep as long as you want in the place you have paid for (i booked for several nights but they force me to leave before 10am everyday). plus you’re not allowed to put your stuff in the pod, so you have to pack everything everyday the locker’s width is narrow, it’s about 11.6 inches and luggage has a seperate storage in the reception. remember, you can’t access your locker from 10am. there is no washing machine/ dryer/ microwave/ kittle/ any kitchenette/ drinking water/ proper lounge or a good place to eat at the common area is tiny in front of the reception, the chairs are metallic, small and uncomfortable. the place is not cozy at all the only good thing about this place is the aesthetic design and location - not worth it unless one night

perfect for what it is. stayed for 3 nights. its a bit annoying that you cannot get into rooms/lockers from 10am-3pm but in the grand scheme of things it didnt matter. was very clean and organized. lockers were small as a heads up! i was backpacking and my 50L as well as my smaller backpack both fit luckily. great budget option. close to the metro and was in a quiet area that felt very safe.

Good location, showers/bathrooms were fine. There was a constant on-and-off whirring noise in the pod which made it impossible to sleep. My pod was also by the door so I heard every time any walked in and out. People were also rearranging their luggage in the pod area which you can hear loudly because the screens don’t help at all with the noise. I barely slept, would not recommend.

Horrible, DO NOT COME HERE unless you are looking for the cheapest thing possible, even then you should try to get something different The customer survive is horrible, not even to Japan's standards, but to any place I've ever been and I'm from LA Sleeping, using the restroom and storing things is inconvenient, all I have is a backpack and that was tough to have here Save yourself the trouble and regret and go else where

First off, this place was hard as hell to find after landing in Tokyo, tired and walking through the rain! Luckily the Japanese are so friendly I was able to find the small alley where this hotel was located. Checked in at the front desk and informed him that my friend was coming in after me. He gave me my access key, which opened my locker and had my capsule number on it. I put my luggage with the others and went to wash up and go to sleep. They give you pajamas and a few toiletries. The women were located on one floor, men on another. Same with restrooms, women were on one side and men on the other, two separate elevators. It was an interesting experience to say the least, staying/sleeping in a capsule - not as claustrophobic as I thought it would be. You can fit some stuff in the capsule as I had my backpack and purse. They give you a fairly comfy pillow and blanket and you have a switch where you can plug your usb into and turn the lights off and on. You close your capsule "curtain" and its nice and dark which helps you sleep. The next morning I woke up to find my friend there, a few capsules away. We greeted each other but were immediately shushed, as there was no talking in the rooms. We went downstairs to get coffee and was told there was also no coffee in the rooms. Overall the staff was nice and the showers were decent. They also give you a breakfast voucher to eat next door but it was mostly toast and coffee. Still a decent experience for a decent price, but glad we only stayed there one night.

I've always wanted to stay in a Japanese capsule hotel. And so, I stayed here during my layover in Tokyo before Sri Lanka. It was on sale for about $30 per female person. This place is conveniently located about 12 minutes walking from a station. I didn't have a hard time finding the place via google maps and it was easy to check-in and out. They provide a locker, pjs, toothbrushes, shampoo, towel and slippers and it's separated by male and female. So, not ideal if you're a couple. In the locker room area, people would leave their carry-on luggage around and it would take up space. So, be aware. They do have a separate section where they do store your luggage. The capsule itself is spacious for 5'3" me and they have a small area inside for you to charge your phone and other small items. There is a curtain to "close" your capsule. The sleeping area does not allow food/coffee or talking because people are napping/sleeping! Don't be rude. This place is okay for what you paid for because the place does gets gross around midnight with everyone getting ready for bed in the bathroom area. Also, it was hard to sleep at night because you would hear people coming in and out of the sleeping area. I only recommend staying here for a limited amount of time like a layover. This is good for what it is, to be cost efficient and napping. I don't recommend staying here on vacation because it will not be comfortable in the long run.

My favorite solo traveler Grrrl Traveler did a review for the Shinjuku location. The capsule hotel looked amazing so I decided to give it a try. The Shinjuku location would have costed me twice as much as the Akasaka location. So as a budget traveler, I settled for the Akasaka location, which is located in the heart of Akasaka sightseeing area. I must say I really like the capsule concept. It is roomy and comfortable. There is an outlet and two usb. I appreciate the toiletries they provided. They came in handy. Here are the downside: The lockers are on a complete different floor from the rooms. Check-out is 10am. You have to check out everyday (even if you are staying multiple days) by 10am. You can keep the same locker but you have to clear your capsule in the morning. That can be an inconvenient for some people. I was only there for one night so it did not bother me. They are strict with the 1pm check-in. Even if you arrive 12:30pm, you would have to wait. To access other floors such as the gym, you will need to take the gender-specific elevator to the top floor, and take the gender-neutral elevator to the desired floor. This is done to keep the female and male area separated. It's hard to say if staying in the capsule hotel for more than 2 days would be comfortable experience or not. I suggest book for one day, see how it feels, then extend your stay if you are comfortable.

This was my boyfriend and I's very first time here staying in any pod hotel. We chose this one because of how cool the building looked and were curious to try it out. Our experience went well, we didn't have any problems checking in and since we arrived early to our destination before check in time, they were nice enough to let us drop off our suitcases at-least. Check in is anytime between 2 pm- 12 am if I remember correctly. WiFi is provided and they even have a small coffee stand. When you check in they give you a card which is a key to your locker room and a toiletry bag with pj's, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a set of towels and a pair of slippers. This pod hotel does keep the women and men's floors apart so the elevators are gender specific. The basement floor is where you will find the lockers and bathrooms, the first floor is the reception and coffee stand. Guests do not have access to the 2nd floor or at-least the women don't and so the 3rd and 4th floors are where the pods will be found. Depending on what pod you have been assigned is what dictates what floor you will be going to. I had a good experience at this pod hotel and it was fairly easy to manage especially since I don't know Japanese but there are signs everywhere to help you navigate through the building. The restrooms and lockers were clean and well kept as were the pods. My boyfriend and I had a good stay and the employees were very friendly and kind. The only few complaints we both had were that the heater was on all night so the pod did get a bit too toasty for my taste and the beds are pretty firm. Also the space between the lockers and entire bathroom area are very narrow so you really don't have enough space to do anything but simply get or drop off stuff off in your locker. So make sure you pack for the stay sufficiently so you don't end up having to dig through your luggage for your stuff in a tiny space. But the pod itself did have a light switch that you were able to control the brightness, it didn't have outlets but it did have the usb charging port to be able to charge your phones without using the outlet plug and there is a screen that is placed at the entrance of the pod that you can use if you would like the privacy. But other than that this was a great place to stay and would recommend even staying just for a night to gain the experience of what it's like to stay in a pod hotel! But be cautious of what time you should get up to be ready because since check out was at 10 the bathrooms were pretty packed in the morning especially beginning at 9. Also the little cafe only specialize in drip coffee and don't carry cream or sugar as a heads up.