2 opiniones sobre Shinjuku Kuyakushomae Capsule Inn
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Valery C.
Tu valoración: 3 Forest Hills, NY
As one of the few capsule hotels in Tokyo to accommodate women, my group of four decided to try out the capsule concept here. This is the Shinjuku branch of a chain of capsule hotels, and one of two that accept women. Traditionally, capsule hotels evolved out of a need to house male salarymen unable to catch the last public transit home at night. I suppose many still serve that purpose but some upgraded that concept to position themselves as a lower cost accommodation option to younger clientele and foreigners. The Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel is one of those, with an easy-to-navigate website in English. Located just a few minutes from the JR Shinjuku Station, just north of Yasukuni Dori, in Kabukicho and by Golden Gai. Although Kabukicho can have a sketchy reputation, there was nothing sketchy making our way there close to midnight. Look for the blue sign in the curving wall(a Chinese restaurant further in) and follow to the elevator where it ends. The 3rd floor is check-in and shoe storage, and a required stop anytime going in and out of the hotel. Take off shoes immediately and store in one of many shoe lockers, available if you see a key on it. Proceed to the desk to check-in and trade in the shoe locker key for a locker key, wifi info, and for women, an additional access code. General directory 3rd floor: check-in, shoe lockers, baggage storage, men’s communal bath, hot tub, sauna 4th floor: communal lounge and business area, café 6th floor: men’s capsules 7th floor: men’s capsules 8th floor: women’s capsules, locker room, bathroom On the day of the night you stay, luggage can be dropped off earlier than check-in(4PM) for storage, and remain until check-out at 10AM. On each capsule floor, each person is assigned a locker with lock, large enough for smaller bags or medium backpack. Larger luggage can be kept on open shelves along a wall in the locker room or by the floor entrance. Small items may be kept inside the capsules, but that is not secure. Capsules, by law, cannot be locked. Our group parted ways at check-in, two to the women’s floor, two to the men’s floor. The women’s floor requires an additional access code(changing frequently) to enter. Inside, it is dimly lit and mostly quiet(signs note being mindful of others who might be resting), although there is plenty of noise from people moving about(trying, or not trying, to be quiet), fussing with bags, or snoring. If one requires absolute quiet for sleep, only ear plugs will ensure that. The capsules are numbered and double-level, with top ones reachable via steps built between capsules. The light switch is a toggle by the number plate. Each have only a curtain for privacy. The capsules are clean, adequately comfortable, and larger than one might think; most can sit upright inside. Fixtures are dated, including the mini television set, but the outlet is functional. There is no ventilation inside but plenty in the hallway outside, so you make the choice between full curtain down privacy and no ventilation, or partial privacy and some air. The men have a traditional Japanese communal bathing area and hot tub on the 3rd floor. For women, there is a modern and sleek bathroom with a row of shower stalls, each with a small anteroom, and a row of toilet stalls, all lockable. A fully mirrored communal area is available for miscellaneous personal hygiene and preparation. The 4th floor lounge is open to all. It is decidedly shabbier and smaller than the pictures show, but still a less claustrophobic place than the capsules. Television, computers, outlets, vending machines, phones, and coin-operated washers and dryers are available. Food is available in what could be generously called a café, although they manage to label it as a restaurant with a straight face. This capsule hotel is probably a step up from what typical Japanese salarymen use, but unlike the high-end ones of the category like First Cabin or nine hours, not the least bit posh. It is an old facility and it shows, although kept clean and organized. Sleep in a capsule hotel will never be great, between the noise and the less than plush capsules, but it is still a fascinating, uniquely Japanese, experience. Prices are more than reasonable for the accommodations and location, clocking in about $ 35 per night; discounts often available when booked directly with them. Best for one night stays; multiple night stays require check-out and check-in daily, with new capsules assigned. For men, be aware that bathing can only be communal. Free wifi everywhere, including inside capsules, and was mostly good.
Masaaki N.
Tu valoración: 4 Mito, Japan
I stayed everytime where go around shinjuku. This coupsel hotel is so cheap other one.