Capsule Hotel Asahi Plaza Shinsaibashi

“Great First Capsule Experience ”

This is a clean, well-run establishment in a fantastic location close to restaurants & shopping. Both male & female facilities had great amenities and were quiet. The front desk spoke English during our evening check-in and our morning check-out. The capsules were on the older side, there was an ... more

This is a clean, well-run establishment in a fantastic location close to restaurants & shopping. Both male & female facilities had great amenities and were quiet. The front desk spoke English during our evening check-in and our morning check-out. The capsules were on the older side, there was an AM radio :) But they served their purpose well. There were only 4 showers in the women’s area, but we were up early enough there wasn’t a line.

less

“Great experience”

When planning my trip to Japan, I just knew we had to stay in a capsule hotel. My husband and I booked a night here after extensive research. The reviews were positive and the website was really informative, as was the video of dos and don'ts. When I got there, I became a little apprehensive. T... more

When planning my trip to Japan, I just knew we had to stay in a capsule hotel. My husband and I booked a night here after extensive research. The reviews were positive and the website was really informative, as was the video of dos and don'ts. When I got there, I became a little apprehensive. The check in procedure seemed confusing and I was given a map to find my capsule (this blew my mind, as I'm completely directionless). My husband and I were split up to stay in our separate, gender defined sections on separate floors so I headed down as he headed up. The female section is locked so you need a key to get in. I unlocked the door and headed to the locker to store all my possessions. You won't need anything when you go to your capsule, apart from maybe your phone charger as everything is provided! My medium sized suitcase only just fit in the locker, so just be aware that if you take a big suitcase, you might have to leave it behind the counter at reception and there is a small charge for this. After stashing my stuff and grabbing my Pjs and wash items, I was faced with labyrinthine corridors to find my capsule! The first thing I noticed was how insanely hot it was due to the onsen being on the same floor. The capsule however, had its own air con and was surprisingly comfortable and spacious. One complaint I had is that I was told to stay in a capsule with no TV even though I had paid for TV access. When this was raised with reception staff, they refunded me the difference, but I'm not sure why I wasn't given the option to move to a different capsule. We stayed on a Monday, so there were barely any other guests...I saw four other people while I was there so there were tons of free capsules. Ultimately it didn't matter though, because I was so tired after spending the night exploring in Osaka, followed by a relaxing bath and sauna, that I fell asleep almost instantly. I slept so well and felt very safe during my stay. The bathing and grooming facilities were excellent. As mentioned, the sauna and hot tub were so relaxing but be aware that if you want to go in there, it is communal and you have to be naked! If you prefer a private shower, there is a lockable booth but you have to get the key from reception to access it. There are massive rooms with mirrors for doing your hair and make up and they provide hairdryers and sterilised hairbrushes. In the morning, my husband and I met in the hotel restaurant for breakfast and ordered pancakes, toast and eggs using the vending machine. The food was ok, nothing special but reasonably priced. Overall, I would definitely recommend a stay here. It is an altogether unique and strange experience that is a must if you are travelling in Japan. If I go back, I would stay again, maybe for a few nights, as it's dirt cheap compared to most hotels and just as comfortable.

less