Published date: October 7, 2024
Best Location Capsule Hotel!
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Experience of the stay
I used Nine Hours Hamamatsucho, which is located within a 5-minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station, Yurikamome Hamamatsucho Station, Tokyo Monorail Hamamatsucho Station, and even Toei Subway Daimon Station, yet it is quietly tucked away on a back street!
I chose this hotel since it seemed convenient for my trip to the Tokyo Big Sight event after arriving at Haneda Airport, and it was indeed a great choice! The station was close, and there were late-night restaurants and convenience stores, so I never had trouble during my stay.
The facilities are similar to other Nine Hours locations, but the elevators are separated by gender, with only one for each, and perhaps due to the high occupancy rate during the holiday, it took a long time to get to the lockers & shower room on the second floor, which felt inefficient.
Moreover, the lounge on the 10th floor has only a handwashing sink and a trash can; there are no hot water dispensers or microwaves, and with no background music, it is a very quiet space, making it difficult to have meals. Of course, food and drink are prohibited in the capsule floor, so dining outside is preferable.
On the day of checkout only, you can leave your luggage in the shared space on the first floor, but since it is a place that anyone can enter freely, there is a security concern, so you use it at your own risk.
Overall, there are some tough points, but the convenience surpasses them, so I would recommend it for those who can accept those trade-offs. There is also a staircase from the lounge to the rooftop terrace where you can see Tokyo Tower from the roof, which was a nice touch.
Experiences during the trip
On the first day, I arrived late at night and was concerned about dinner, but since there was a 24-hour Fuji Soba, I was able to enjoy a mini katsu don set for dinner without worry.
I stayed at Nine Hours Hamamatsucho for two consecutive nights, and fortunately, it didn’t rain, allowing me to comfortably travel back and forth to the venue. Even if it had rained, most of the paths had roofs, so I had no complaints about the location.
The event itself was absolutely satisfying, and the minimal stress from the accommodation was undoubtedly a positive point during this trip.