Capsule Plus Yokohama Sauna & Capsule — Hotel in Yokohama

A nice, low-budget place to stay. Some things are lacking, but it can't be otherwise with such a low price.

The capsules are all located in a big room and unfortunately, there is no sound isolation between the capsules and the room. One is provided a personal locker, which is a bit narrow (I could barely fit in my backpack). There is also a separate room for luggage and other items that don't fit in the locker. There is a lobby with vending machines and electricity access.

Also, the bath is traditional japanese. I was confused at first, but I learnt quickly how to properly use it. It might be uncomfortable for some people, as it is 1 big shared room where everyone is completely naked (the bath is only for men).

The way this place works can seem a bit weird at first: if you stay for several nights, you have to check out and check in again after each night. You can leave your luggage despite having to check out. Between 10 am and 2 pm is the cleaning time. No facilities are available during this time, including the capsules (you have to check out before 10). The earliest time you can check in is 2 pm. Personally, I found that a bit restricting. Every time you check in, you get a new set of: Bathing towel and a hand towel Pyjama One-use toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste (I recommend to bring personal toothbrush) house slippers (you have to wear them inside the capsule room)

Overall, considering the price I paid, I'm quite happy with...

You can’t knock the location but sadly any happiness about the place ends there. The staff struggled to ask very basic questions, even when translated into another language. They seemed to not so much lack basic English, as a touristic place of accommodation but also any enthusiasm or drive to want to help customers. It was like communicating with automons and this is just my first night! For example, I asked where the water is. Every place I’ve stayed in Japan has always had a supply of free water; they suggested I get it from the tap in the bathroom. Either they’re being exceedingly stupid or they simply don’t care. I can understand the lack of English but the not giving a hoot attitude is pretty awful to witness. While I was talking to the guy at reception, he just kept looking at other customer and wasn’t engaging at all. These staff lack basic customer service skills or any desire to help! This is very atypical of Japan. The locker was ridiculously narrow, so I struggled to fit my medium-sized ‘carry on’ (that would fit under an airline seat) bag in without emptying the whole thing out. I’m really starting to wish I’d booked somewhere else now. I’ve booked capsule hotels for over twenty years in Japan - this is the worst I’ve...

Fantastic capsule hotel near Yokohama station. Which means you have everything within walking distance and quickly catch a train anywhere you want to go. The hotel is well kept and clean, and the helpful staff made this a clear winner for me when I was visiting Japan last year. The best part of this particular Capsule Plus hotel was the onsite onsen or bathhouse. Spacious and large rooms to shower, sweat and soak after a long day of walking or work. For this reason I came back this year to just go in for a bath as you can also pay to use the onsen without having to stay overnight. The hotel has separate levels for men and women with different capsules for booking. Some even come with a little room and office space for a bit more cash. There’s also an onsite laundry area and vending machines. The downside to this and most of these capsule hotels is that you have to check out and back in again. As well as pack up your stuff each nice and put away in your locker as you cannot keep anything out. Try to factor what into your daily schedule as it can possibly take up longer than you think. But once you do it you get the hang of it. Overall a great spot to go to rest, bath and get back out...