Staying at a capsule hotel in Tokyo

Corridor leading to the cabins in the Ladies section of the hotel

I recently stayed at First Cabin Haneda Hotel in Tokyo. After missing my flight (I was flying on standby), I was glad to have found First Cabin. The hotel is conveniently located at Terminal 1 and as it happened, they had a room available for me. The hotel is divided into two areas, one for male and another for female guests. To enter the respective areas, you are given a security card key upon check in. Check out time is 10 a.m. Rooms are also available for a minimum two hour use and may be extended for a corresponding fee.

First Class Cabin

There are two types of rooms, a first class cabin with semi double bed and a business class cabin with single bed and no room for baggage. I arrived close to midnight and I had to be quiet because my neighbors could easily hear me through the thin walls and gaps between the door and ceiling. The front desk has ear buds if you’re a light sleeper.

Accordion door does not lock

Amenities include TV, wifi, towels, toothbrushes, combs, shaving kit, slippers, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, to name a few.

The First Class Cabin rooms are larger and have space for suitcases. Notice the drawer below the bed where you can securely store your things. There is also a bedside table.

Ladies Powder Room

It’s amazing the number of stalls available in the powder room to pamper yourself leisurely. Toilets are in a separate area across from the powder and shower rooms.

Entrance to First Cabin Reception Area

There is a lounge area right by the reception counter with coffee, hot water dispenser and vending machines. (There’s also a lounge area in the Ladies section). You can leave your suitcase at Reception for safekeeping so you can explore the stores and restaurants at Terminal 1.

How to get there:

Terminal 1, First Floor, Haneda International Airport, Tokyo

If your plane lands at either Terminal 2 or 3, take the free yellow shuttle bus to Terminal 1. The bus stops just a few steps from the First Cabin Hotel. Arriving late at night, I had no problem asking the help of airport security to direct me to the hotel. For information on rates, check here: https://en.first-cabin.jp/hotels/haneda1/

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