Nine Hours Otemachi — Hotel in Tokyo

Only 4 stars as the Nine Hours in Nagoya is better. This Nine Hours is obviously a couple of years older, but needs a good deep clean of the bathrooms. It's all very serviceable, but small things like the bathroom vents being really dusty. Common area is a bit sad, just some simple tables and chairs on the ground floor. Security isn't as good as Nagoya as anyone can access the lift without keycard access.

Beds are comfy, and I love their pillows. Could possibly be noisy if you had people snoring but it was quiet for me. Because I was there for a few nights I had one of the sleep analysis beds, I didn't realise there would be a night vision camera in there which freaked me out at first. It just takes a few grainy images of you for a sleep report that is emailed to you, but you can opt out or cover the camera if it worries you (sleep report is all in Japanese btw). Also if the pyjamas are the wrong size in your pack, you can get a larger size with reception.

Location is pretty good for public transport, and there are Luup electric scooters and bikes out the front to rent. It's about 5min to Jimbocho Station and one block from a Ministop and a Seven.

(Can't comment on English level of staff as I used Japanese with all...

The hotel is located in a quiet alley not far from subway stations. The staff was polite and have no problems speaking English. There are some rules you have to follow, which all make sense. The only problem I had was about the other people staying. Some people are just rude and loud and will wake you up. I recommend asking the staff for earplugs which they will hand out for free. The pillows might be a little hard and I wish I could block outside light in the capsule some more. Also worth mentioning is that there is only a single USB slot within the capsule. Luckily I brought a USB Hub so I didn’t have any problems with that. Regarding the daily check-in and check-out routine I think it’s not rly a big deal. You can leave your luggage in the locker and have time until 0:00 to check-in again. Check-in and check-our only take a few minutes so I really don’t mind. I just feel sorry for the stuff to have to deal with many foreigners. Especially group of people get kinda loud which can be annoying. I’ve been enjoying the past couple stays here. 10 more days to come. I think it will be fine. I’d Problems should come up I’ll update this review. If you are traveling alone I think this is a nice budget option you might want...

Cheaper if you book online otherwise they’ll now charge you over ¥4,000 on the door. Not as good as the other Nine hours throughout the city as it’s far more cramped. Capsules aren’t in enclosed rooms but instead have glass walls on every floor meaning you can see every floor from the stairwell. Therefore, there’s more natural light if you’re a light sleeper. Don’t book the lower number capsules i.e (101 - 104, 301 - 304 and so on) they are right next to the washroom and lockers so will be far noisier and cramped outside for room. Washrooms and locker rooms are small. Common area on the first floor is not great, small with just a slim table against a wall with outlets and some chairs like a conbini would have. This Nina hours is a little different as they have a running service. You can rent shoes and shower throughout the day as the imperial palace is a common running area. If you book consecutive nights you will still have to leave from 10am - 3pm. Capsules fit tall people fine I’m 6ft4 so they are a little wider and longer than the usual capsule hotels you find. Body soaps, shampoos, towels, toothbrush...