Published date: February 9, 2025
Capsule Hotel in the City Center × Sauna
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
On a Saturday when hotel prices everywhere were soaring, this was the only place that remained affordable. It's not just a regular capsule hotel; the point is that it has a sauna!
There is a shower+sauna on B1, but first-timers might be shocked by many things. I wonder if the building used to be a concrete warehouse? The capsule hotel part has visible renovations that make extensive use of wood, while many areas in the underground sauna show cut concrete. On the flip side, the space to cool off after the sauna had a nice breeze coming in from outside. As seen in the photos, the sauna was surprisingly cramped, and since I stayed on a Saturday, it was packed both at night and in the morning.
The temperature in the sauna felt just right, and I could stay in longer. When I felt too hot, opening the door let in the cold air from outside, so I could manage a bit more 😂 Also, the cooling shower had options of 10℃, 15℃, 20℃, and room temperature, which was interesting.
Regarding the capsule rooms, all rooms have a TV attached to the ceiling that isn't currently usable, which might make it feel cramped. By the way, I'm just under 170 cm tall, and my feet fit perfectly, but if you're tall, you might not be able to stretch your legs. Towels, loungewear, slippers, and toothbrushes are available for free.
Also, due to the area, Gotanda is lively even at night, and it was bustling throughout. Even with the windows closed, there was often a lot of noise nearby, so some tolerance for noise would be necessary.
Therefore, I think if you're there on a weekday, you can enjoy the sauna leisurely and there won't be too much noise at night.
Experiences during the trip
I had shukumeruli for dinner at a nearby Matsuya! The area around Gotanda station is also a nightlife spot, but I think you'll have no trouble finding restaurants and bars since there are many ordinary dining spots!