Capsule Hotels

Oimachi Station is about a minute away. That makes this a simple base on the south side of Tokyo, with Haneda Airport within easy reach.

The pods go a step beyond the classic format. Some are wide enough for two. Bathrooms are shared, and the large public bath and sauna are the real reward after a long day on foot.

On site, a restaurant serves food and drinks from brunch into the evening, so the building does more than store sleepers. Reception runs around the clock.

No theme, no concept. Hotel Siesta is a capsule hotel of the traditional sort, about a minute from Ebisu Station, with pods, lockers and a bath.

Men and women sleep on separate floors, each with its own shower room and sauna. The pods are compact, so bags go into lockers rather than into the sleeping space.

Ebisu is the reason to choose it. This is a quieter corner of Shibuya ward, known for small bars and restaurants, with Daikanyama and central Shibuya both close by.