Comments on: Unusual Hotels – Capsule Inn Hotel, Akihabara, Japan

By: Bizarre Hotels–Shoppers Discount - The Best Deals Online

Bizarre Hotels–Shoppers Discount - The Best Deals Online — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:01:24 +0000

[...] Japan is known for its unique culture, which contrasts that of the West. From their customs to their fashion sense, the modern Japanese do things with that signature individualistic extravagance. An increasingly popular type of hotel however, seemingly lacks this flamboyance albeit retaining an individuality. As reported by the people behind the blog Travel-Rants.com, the extraordinary Capsule Inn, located in Akihabara, Japan features capsule units that serve as rooms. Designed to mimic the cockpit of a jet airplane, the reinforced plastic capsule has all the necessary amenities within a visitor’s reach even while reclining. Costing around $17 a night, this hotel is indeed a bizarre, cheap way of exploring the famous city of Tokyo. Claustrophobics however are not advised to check in. [...]

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By: Rohan

Rohan — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:47:12 +0000

Wow, man I’d love to try this out.

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By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:42:29 +0000

Oh, no, I wouldn’t be able to say in this type of accommodation. I like a little luxury on my travels.

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By: Darren Cronian

Darren Cronian — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:15:06 +0000

Thanks Mathieu, I’ll have a look for that book.

It’s quite good fun searching around google though for unique hotels.. found a very strange one for next week

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By: Mathieu

Mathieu — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:09:40 +0000

I wouldn’t stay there more than one night either. But it probably worth the try.

You can find other unsual hotels in the book Bluelist from LonelyPlanet.

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