Capsulehotels in Shutoken

'The place is completely unstaffed, and check-in is done through a kiosk. Luggage is stored under your pod, and the pod doors themselves don't lock. There was a stain on our bedsheet, and the double pods aren't that much bigger than the single, so space will be a little tight for 2 people. The pods also creak a bit if you move a lot in your sleep. Would probs recommend if you're a solo traveller and just want to do a night or two, but as a group/family, it may not be the most convenient option.'

'The place was perfect'

'It was great, clean en in a great area close to Shinjuku station. The only downside is that you have to constantly move your stuff from your locker to every place, but that just comes with it. Other than that, the restroom area gets pretty busy in prime times so you might have to wait a little while. That being said, it's great for the price and the capsules are very big! And you can charge with a USB cable.'

'The setup was a nightmare. The pods do not lock, so your belonging are kept on a seperate floor, and showers are on yet another floor. To to retrieve belongings, take shower, return belongings, and go back to pod you had to change floors 4 times! And the elevator is right inside the entrance, so you will be in pajamas totally exposed to public. The pods were unbearably hot, some men slept with door open because of heat, so snoring is loud. After an exhausting day in Tokyo, this place was the...