Published date: June 4, 2025
First Capsule Hotel Experience (with Sleep Analysis)! Solo Female Trip
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
It was my first time using a capsule hotel.
Since I was traveling alone as a woman, I chose a female-only option.
The location is near Shinjuku 3-Chome Station, about a 10-minute distance from JR Shinjuku Station.
I arrived late at night, so I took a taxi for the short distance, which was a good decision for safety.
Check-in was automated.
The building was clean, and it felt like the staff was frequently cleaning.
The lockers are tall and narrow, and there is no space to open up a suitcase. If you have a lot of luggage, you might have to spread it out on the floor, requiring others to navigate around or step over it...
I prepared ahead by separating the items I would take into the shower and the ones for the capsule booth (luggage is generally not allowed, but outerwear, tissues, and chargers are okay) into separate bags to avoid any fuss in the locker area.
It turned out to be a good decision since searching around could be difficult with other people around or if suitcases were opened.
The shower had a weak water pressure but was very clean.
The lockers and washing facilities are on the lower floor, and the capsules are on the upper floor.
When I entered the capsule booth, it was very quiet.
The capsule was comfortable without feeling claustrophobic.
The toilets are conveniently located near the elevators on each floor.
There was a sleep analysis sound during sleep, but it didn't bother me.
The bedding and room temperature were perfectly fine.
Breakfast was on the top floor, where I ate what I had brought. A few people were there, but everyone was quiet.
The vending machine was out of order, which was unfortunate. I was glad I brought my own drinks.
The washroom is small and limited, so it might get crowded in the morning.
When leaving, I dropped off my room wear and other items in the collection box.
The sleep analysis results were sent to the registered email address afterward.
While I wasn't completely satisfied with the facilities and location, I would consider using it again if the opportunity arises. I utilized it during Golden Week, and while booking normally would have been a decent amount, using HafH helped me save with fewer points needed, which was very satisfying.
Experiences during the trip
Based in Shinjuku, I went sightseeing everywhere. This time, I managed to save on accommodation, so I used that money for activities and souvenirs. Staying in a luxury hotel is nice, but I thought it would be nice to use a capsule hotel once in a while.