Published date: October 16, 2024
Enjoy gourmet food and relaxation at a lounge open 24 hours! "The renovated capsule hotel in Ichigaya"
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
＊The next day, I decided to stay at that hotel again as I had a job in Akasaka. It had been closed for a while, but during this stay, I was able to enjoy the new atmosphere after the renovation. Unlike the hustle and bustle of Akasaka, the area around the hotel is quiet, allowing you to enjoy meals and drinks in a calm environment. There were not only chain stores but also several charming establishments. It's fun to hop from shop to shop. It is located just across the bridge from JR Ichigaya Station (the hotel is on the first floor of a building directly across the road from the 'Ichigaya moat' which looks like a river).
＊The hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from JR Ichigaya Station, making access very good. The Nanboku line and Toei Shinjuku line take about 10 minutes.
＊The room types include first class, business class, and economy class, but at Huff, only economy class is available for rent.
＊After the renovation, the hotel has also opened a beer bar, offering a fantastic unlimited drinking plan for 1,000 yen per hour. It's a great deal at 1,500 yen for 2 hours and 2,000 yen for more than 3 hours. It's nice to have such a place when you want to relax a bit during your travels (see photos).
I found out about this after checking in, so I ended up drinking at an izakaya. I was shocked that I could have saved 3,000 yen on beer for only 1,000 yen!!!
＊The bath facilities are well-equipped, allowing you to relieve fatigue in the large public bath. On a trip, having access to an onsen or large bath is a special time indeed. The bath is deep enough to sit in up to your chest, so if you want to warm up to your shoulders, you'll need a little creativity, but it’s still very relaxing.
＊Additionally, there is a lounge available 24 hours a day for work, providing an environment where you can work even while traveling. There are plenty of dining options and fast food nearby, making it convenient to grab a quick bite when you're a bit hungry.
● Details
Bath: There’s a large public bath and a shower booth. There is one large bathtub with a height suitable for sitting up to your chest. It's unavailable from 10 am to 1 pm. However, the shower booth can be used.
Amenities: Yukata available, but it might be a bit cold in winter as it's shorter (you can request an additional blanket).
Power supply in capsule: 1 USB and 1 outlet.
Facilities: Trouser press, copy, FAX, coin laundry, vending machine (including alcohol), currency exchange machine in the lobby, and microwave.
Smoking: There is a smoking room.
Work: There is a 24-hour work lounge available. There are 6 seats with power outlets (please note that there might be one seat that seems to have power but doesn't. Also, direct USB connection is not possible).
Car: There is no parking as it is a capsule hotel.
● Points to note
- If it's cold, additional blankets are available.
- Larger luggage can be stored at the front desk cloakroom.
- The bath is not very deep, so if you want to soak up to your shoulders, you will need to sit at an angle.
Dining establishments are plentiful in close proximity, ranging from fast food to bars. Family Mart is only a minute away. If you use the internet print function, you can print work documents as well.
- The locker inside the capsule is not large enough for bigger luggage. Smaller bags or valuables fit inside.
- Towels are not provided in the bath (but available inside the capsule).
- Disposable slippers might be confusing when going to the bath as they look alike; it might be good to bring some distinguishing mark.
- Additionally, there are no plastic bags for wet towels, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
● Flow from Check-in
Check in at the entrance, and write your name on the accommodation card. Hold the card key received at the reception to enter the capsule and public bath area. When you reach the capsule, press the light switch located above the right side near the entrance (the lower one is the "don’t wake me button"). Place valuables in the locker, bring the key, towel, and possibly a yukata to the bath, or grab the card key for the lounge or outside (be careful not to forget your card key when going to the lounge; otherwise, you can't return to the capsule area). When going to the bath, place your shoes in the locker next to the capsule (there isn’t a divider on the top and bottom, so you might be able to fit your boots in by flipping them). It's a good idea to wear the disposable slippers.
Experiences during the trip
On this day, I visited "Tokyo Sake Bar Ichigaya," which is just a minute away from the hotel. It was truly an oasis for the soul. The chilled draft Ebisu and black beer gently healed my tired body. Especially the black Ebisu, which is hard to come by; its depth of flavor and mellow richness were exquisite, making me smile involuntarily. On a night with such delicious beer, I can't help but feel happy. Moreover, since the accommodation is next door, I can take a bath after drinking and go to sleep right away!!!
Additionally, the grilled chicken skewers were exceptional. You could feel the care put into each skewer, as the roasted aroma and juiciness spread in my mouth. The wonderful discoveries along the way make traveling special, don't they?
However, there are a few points to note. Orders require LINE registration on your smartphone, so it might be a bit cumbersome if you don’t have one. That said, this shop has a great service called C-Pon, which gives you a 20% discount if you join, and an additional 500 yen discount for first-time visitors, allowing for an enjoyable experience at a great value if used wisely.
The photos include dishes I enjoyed at "Tokyo Sake Bar Ichigaya", as well as the manga 'Real Account' that I read at the capsule hotel (I read up to volume 2 and got completely absorbed as the story developed in an interesting way), and also the nearby dining establishments (there are convenient places like McDonald's, Mos Burger, and Family Mart surrounding the area with many other delicious shops).
If this experience has been at all helpful, I would appreciate a "like"! For a travel lover like me, sharing like this becomes energy for my next adventure. Thank you for reading. May your travels be wonderful too.
P.S. Next time, I hope to return for some solo drinking and to read the continuation of the manga.