The SPABLIC INN Capsule Hatago Akasaka is one of the newest hotels in Tokyo, having opened in 2024. The hotel is conveniently located just 2km from Shinanomachi Station and 20km from Haneda Airport. Just a short walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. With multiple attractions nearby including Tokyo City View, The National Art Center, Tokyo and Roppongi Hills, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city.
"I'm a Korean who's been to China three times, but this was my first trip to Japan. I spent 4 nights and 5 days at this capsule hotel.
<What I liked>
1. The hotel's location is pretty good. In Korean terms, it's like Gwanghwamun and Yeouido. In Chinese terms, it's around Tiananmen/The Bund. It's in the heart of Tokyo, so getting around was easy.
2. The interior facilities are incredibly clean. From the hotel itself to the sauna and restrooms, you can see staff constantly cleaning. It always smelled nice too.
3. The sauna was just... amazing. It completely wiped away all the fatigue from traveling. While the capsule hotel space isn't huge, the common lounge area made up for it.
4. The staff's service was very polite. I don't speak Japanese, but English and non-verbal communication were more than enough to get the help I needed.
<What I found disappointing>
1. The sauna was so perfect that I didn't even need a bath basket, but there was a toothbrush but no toothpaste... ;;; That was a bit of a letdown. I also wondered if they could provide toner/lotion.
2. The capsule hotel provides earplugs. However, they were a bit too small for me. They kept falling out while I was sleeping... So, on the second day, I personally bought new earplugs (3M is the best) from Family Mart.
3. There are three storage spaces in total: the hotel, the shower room, and the shoe locker. But the storage space wasn't very generous.
<Overall Impression>
- Overall, it was an excellent capsule hotel. The facilities, cleanliness, and service were all up to par. What's more, the sauna really won me over. I'm still looking for saunas even after returning to Korea.
- Besides the sleeping areas, there are also lounge areas and a restaurant. I highly recommend checking them out. There's a good variety of food, and ending the day with a beer or sake feels great.
- On rainy days, the subway... The Tokyo subway had a fresh, soapy scent (??). I've never had any issues with smells anywhere in Tokyo, and this hotel was no exception."