Four-minute walk to Kiba subway station
Double-size capsules available for couples
A few Single Rooms with attached shared bathrooms are available
On-site sauna and Japanese-style public bath
On-site restaurant with breakfast and dinner service
Guest lounge and vending machines
Free Wi-Fi in the lounge area
On-site parking is available (for a fee)
Capsules are tiny -- not much bigger than a bed
Shared bathrooms -- most showers and baths are communal
Personal belongings cannot be taken into capsules
Plenty of capsule-to-capsule noise
No Wi-Fi in the capsules
Elevator slow
A three-minute walk to the Kiba subway station, Tokyo Kiba is a “capsule hotel,” offering basic budget accommodations. The 120 capsule rooms are not much bigger than the size of a bed, and are stacked one on top of another, like enclosed bunk beds. Tokyo Kiba has capsules large enough to sleep two (which is rare), along with its single-size capsules. There are tiny Single Rooms with mini-fridges, kettles, mounted flat-screen TVs, and attached bathrooms with showers. All capsules have TVs, radios, and alarm clocks. Bathrooms are shared, and there's a sauna, Japanese-style public bath (onsen), and a lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge area, and there's breakfast and dinner service. Travelers looking for more privacy should check out the Nishi Shinjuku Hotel Mystays, a good budget option.
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Scene
A "typical Japanese" pod-hotel experience with the atmosphere of a hostel
Capsule hotels are popular in Japan as a type of cheap overnight accommodation for office workers or revelers who miss the last train home, or for bar and restaurant staff who work late nights. They're also popular with budget travelers, and adventurous tourists who want to have a “typically Japanese” experience. Not surprisingly, the atmosphere is much like a hostel, with many backpackers packed in with locals. Capsule hotels are especially popular with solo travelers, but Tokyo Kiba Hotel is one of the few that provides double-size capsule rooms. Guests can relax and socialize in the lounge, and then return to the capsule quiet zone to sleep.
Location
Three- to four-minute walk to Kiba subway station
Tokyo Kiba Hotel, located next to an elevated expressway, is surrounded by office buildings. It's a three-minute walk to a large shopping mall, the Fukagawa Gatharia, which has restaurants, a supermarket, and movie theaters. There are other restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and convenience stores in surrounding streets as well. Kiba subway station is a short walk from the hotel offering access to other landmarks. - Three-minute walk to Kiba subway station
Rooms
Small capsule rooms and communal bathing facilities; Single Rooms with tiny bathrooms available
The sleeping capsules at Tokyo Kiba Hotel are available in three sizes, and are fitted with single beds, semi-double beds (a little bigger than a single), and double beds. The capsules are stacked one on top of the other, in a long row, and each has a TV, a radio, and an alarm clock (but no Wi-Fi connection). Curtains provide privacy and allow air to circulate, but there are no doors to close. Ambient noise travels among the capsules. (Ear plugs are recommended and are available at reception.) Baggage must be kept in the reception area. There are a few tiny Single Rooms available, with tinier wet bathrooms with showers, sinks, and toilets. The toilets, shower facilities, and public bath are communal and are not located on each floor. Pajamas and slippers are provided, as well as toiletries, towels, and hairdryers.
Features
Breakfast and dinner service (for a fee), public bath, sauna, lounge, free Wi-Fi
Tokyo Kiba Hotel offers a few extra features, such as a continental-style breakfast and dinner in the on-site restaurant -- neither is included in the rates. The shower room is separate from the Japanese-style public bath (called an "onsen") and sauna. Both are open 24 hours, with different hours for men and women. The ground floor has a small lounge area with free Wi-Fi, vending machines selling drinks and snacks, and a small store. Ear plugs are available at the front desk. Guests' baggage must be left in the reception area, and there are lockers for valuables. There's also a washer/dryer for guests' use, and massage chairs. The building has only one small elevator and no stairs, making for lengthy waits during busy times. On-site parking is available for a fee.
