Nine Hours Suidobashi is near Tokyo Dome and Suidobashi JR station, which is convenient for accessing the Chūō-Sōbu and Mita lines. It is part of the 9h capsule hotel chain, which also has locations in Hamamatsucho, Otemachi, and other parts of Tokyo city. The hotel is tidy, modern, and relatively inexpensive to stay at. There are about 160 beds here, catering to both genders with shower facilities and beds on separate floors.
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| Inside a sleeping capsule at Nine Hours Suidobashi Tokyo |
The journey here from Narita and Haneda airports is about one hour by train. Arriving at Suidobashi JR station by metro, guests should follow signs for the West exit. From there, it is only a two-minute walk to the hotel. The building is easy to spot because it has a prominent sign in its façade. Rec Coffee is at the ground floor beside the hotel lobby.
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| Nine Hours Suidobashi |
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| Sliding doors at the entrance |
Check-in
It is a swift and punctual check-in process. Check-in time is 2pm and check-out is 10am, and these are strict timings. Guests arriving early can store their luggage with the hotel. Upon registration, each guest is issued a printed key card with WiFi details, their allocated bed/locker number, and the QR access code. Besides the key, a bag containing loungewear, towels, flip flops, and toothbrush is also handed out.
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| Reception counter for check-in |
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| Plastic key card (carry it everywhere!) |
The elevator from the lobby is for both genders. Men's floors are levels 2-4. Women's floors are levels 5, 7, and 8, and can be accessed by transferring to the women-only elevator on level 6, which is the beautiful open lounge with plenty of seating.
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| Elevator at the lobby |
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| Capsule hotel guide |
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| Hotel directory (floors in red are women-only) |
Men's lockers are on the 4th floor, and women's are on the 5th. Each guest is allocated one locker, which is numbered the same as the pod number (e.g. the guest staying in pod 310 will use locker 310). These are unlocked using the QR code on the plastic card. The lockers are full-height (other locations like Hamamatsucho feature half-height lockers) and contains a clothes rack and shoe compartment. There are no separate shoe lockers.
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| Nine Hours lockers |
Shower
The showers are on the same floor. Each shower booth comes with bath amenities, so it is optional to bring your own. These showers are really of a high standard, with strong water pressure and adjustable water temperatures that stay super consistent.
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| A Nine Hours shower room |
Toilets
Toilets are separate from showers. They are compact, featuring a toilet with bidet (and a set of 10 buttons for different functions), sink, and mirror inside. The floors with sleeping pods also have toilets.
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| Toilets (follow the floor markings) |
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| Toilet interior |
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| Toilet controls |
The washing area has over ten sinks and hairdryers. Hand soap and tissues are also found here.
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| Washing area |
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| Hairdryers and tissues beneath |
Lounge
The lounge differentiate this hotel from other Nine Hours locations. It occupies the entire level 6 and is enclosed by fully floor-to-ceiling glass panels, treating guests to a clear view of the elevated Ikebukuro Route of the Shuto Expressway and the railway tracks of the Sobu and Chuo lines. This also makes the building's façade distinctive, as one can easily notice from the outside. A range of seating options are available and they come with power outlets too. Note that guests may need an international adaptor; plug types A and B are used here, and the grid is 100 volts.
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| A big common lounge for guests, perfect for working or relaxing |
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| A view of the railway and expressway |
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| More seats by the glass window |
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| The lounge in the evening |
Sleep pod
Beds for men are on levels 2 and 3, while those for women are on levels 7 and 8 (female guests must transfer to the women-only elevator on level 6). Each floor has 40 sleep pods, and the pod numbers are prominently marked.
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| A row of sleeping pods by day |
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| A row of sleeping pods by night |
Inside the pod, there is a lamp whose brightness can be adjusted. A charging and USB port is available inside. A window blind can be retracted but it cannot be locked.
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| Nine Hours sleeping pods |
Rec Coffee
On the first floor of the hotel is Rec Coffee which originates from Fukuoka. Guests with pre-paid breakfast packages can redeem a main and drink using their breakfast coupon here. Like Nine Hours, the interiors are also minimally styled.
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| Rec Coffee at the ground floor of Nine Hours Suidobashi |
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| Rec Coffee cafe interior |
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| Breakfast: sandwich and coffee |
Check-out
Check-out is a simple process involving returning the loungewear (towels are left in designated bins upstairs) and the plastic card at the reception counter. Guests must check-out even if they are staying for consecutive nights; a new amenity bag is provided each night. The time to meet is 10am, and announcements will be broadcast throughout the building around 9.30am reminding guests to vacate their sleep pods.
Impression
It is a very consistent experience here and in Nine Hours locations elsewhere. The big and clean sleeping pods were comfortable. What sets this hotel apart is the large 24-hour lounge which is a great place to work or relax. Some rates also include a free sleep report for guests to understand their sleep quality, which brings additional value for an already inexpensive price.
Nine Hours Suidobashi capsule hotel
3 Chome-10-10-1 Misakicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan
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