The Global Hotel Tokyo

Not very friendly. Didn't say hello. Check-out was at 10:00 AM and I was still asleep, so that was my fault. But at 10:05 AM the guy came, opened my curtain, and demanded money.

I stayed at a hotel near Shin-Okubo for the first time in a while. Shin-Okubo is noisy and full of trash, but this hotel was nice. The staff were very hospitable. However, the room was initially hot and uncomfortable. I wondered if I would be able to sleep, but after midnight it cooled down a bit, so I was able to sleep. Apparently there's a bathtub here, but I think you have to be careful about the time. I thought a shower would be quicker than a bathtub. Unusually, there's no elevator, just stairs. Well, stairs are easier to use than elevators, right? Recommendation:

Everything is good, everything is good, but... they don't provide official robes. Usually, capsule hotels provide robes, but since they don't here, if you plan to stay here in spring, summer, or early autumn, bring shorts and short sleeves, or buy them. For early winter, winter, or early spring, bring long pants and long or short sleeves. Otherwise, you might end up sleeping in clothes you need for the next day. Of course, you can just take your pants off inside, but it's uncomfortable. Also, the shower room is damn small. It's designed for the average Japanese person. Westerners or large Asians have to bend over all the way to their legs. You should buy a shower towel or bring one. I usually buy one whenever I go to Japan so I can properly scrub my back, since neither Airbnb nor capsule hotels provide them. Also, this is case-by-case, but there is no TV, and it doesn't work. They don't seem to provide water as standard either; there is a vending machine, so you have to buy it. Also, it is really hard to get upstairs compared to other capsule hotels. To add, are the nearby capsule hotels any better? Well, as I wrote, the facilities aren't bad, but some places have crazy karaoke, others are run-down, and the location is a bit lacking. Aside from that, it's pretty decent... The advantage is that laundry is a bit cheaper than other places—about 100 yen. Usually they charge 300 yen, so it's 100 yen cheaper. Also, you can use toothbrushes and things like that freely. And the biggest advantage is that a certain famous capsule hotel in Shinjuku is cheap, but the noise level is insane because of the karaoke. Unless you have a hearing impairment, you can't sleep. But here, unless you're a total jerk, you can get a good night's sleep. Also, there is a rule where you can choose to have your room cleaned once per 10 days. There are capsule hotels with similar rules in Osaka and Tokyo, and I like it.

Awsome

Perfect for just sleeping. I didn't use the washing machine because it looked a bit dirty. The shower is a bit inconvenient; water comes out for 15 seconds after pressing the button. I recommend it if you are really just going to sleep.

Perfectly fine but they had the wrong shape mattress for the capsule so there was a hole on one end. Near a renowned tourist trap area but perfectly fine if you're a little careful and just need somewhere cheap for a few nights.

Overall, the hotel was clean, and the futon was soft and comfortable, making for a good night's sleep. I noticed a slight unpleasant smell in the shower room, but I think it was probably the body odor of a foreigner. Once I realized that, it didn't bother me as much. The shower was push-button operated, but the water pressure was a bit too short. But it was a good hotel.

Generally a convenient hotel, but one of the senior gentleman working here shouts loudly at the younger women working here for hours at a time. Because I can’t speak Japanese I don’t know if he’s angry or happy. Even on different floors you can hear him shouting from the lobby. It’s a daily thing. Sometimes the young woman - who is normally quiet - begins responding loudly to him. When the women aren’t there, he is quiet. When he’s here at the same time as the women, it’s not possible to work peacefully in the lobby. You can get peace and quiet on the fourth floor rooftop, but there’s no electric sockets to charge laptops or phones on the roof. Hopefully he is being kind to the women - again, I can’t tell because I don’t speak the language - but finding a lower volume would be nice for the sake of customer’s peace and rest. Other than that, it’s a convenient hotel. I would give it 4 stars if not for the shouting each day. Overall, it's a convenient hotel, but one of the older men working here yells loudly at the young female staff for hours on end. I don't speak Japanese, so I don't know if he's angry or pleased, but it's the loudest voice I've ever heard from a Japanese person, whether foreign or local. I can hear his yelling from the lobby, even on different floors. This happens all the time. Sometimes the usually quiet young female staff start yelling at him. When there aren't any women around, he's quiet too. When he's in the lobby at the same time as the female staff, I can't work quietly there. The rooftop on the fourth floor is quiet and peaceful, but there are no outlets there to charge my laptop or cell phone. I hope he's being kind to the female staff, but again, I don't speak Japanese, so I don't know. I'd appreciate it if he could tone it down a bit so that guests can have a quieter rest. Other than that, it's a convenient hotel. If it weren't for the noise, I'd give it four stars.

This is the worst hotel, definitely avoid it!! I had to stay there for two weeks, and I've never seen such terrible service. I was robbed, and when I complained to the front desk, they said, "It's not our problem." Of course. The hotel has very few lockers with locks, only one very small one that could only fit a handbag. You have to leave your other luggage in front of your bed or in the middle of the busy reception area. There is a washing machine, but when you ask for change to use it, they refuse and tell you to wash your clothes somewhere else down the street. The common areas are also dirty and not well-maintained. Sure, it may be a little cheaper, but if you're treated like this and your luggage isn't even kept safe, it's much better to pay a little more and find another place. I recommend changing the staff. Additionally, there is a kettle at the reception for meals, but if you want to use it, you have to go up to the fourth floor and fill it with tap water yourself... I've never seen such lazy staff (two women, one with dark hair and the other with bleached blonde hair). This is just advice. To anyone thinking of going there -- just get away!! Worst hotel ever — absolutely avoid!! I had to stay there for two weeks, and I have never seen such terrible service. I was robbed, and when I went to the front desk, they told me “that’s not our problem.” Of course. The hotel hardly has any lockers with keys; there is only one very small one that can barely fit a handbag. The rest of your belongings have to be left in front of your bed or in the middle of the reception area where everyone walks by. There are washing machines available, but when you ask for change to use them, they refuse and tell you to go find somewhere else on the street to do your laundry. The common areas are dirty and poorly maintained. It may be slightly cheaper, but considering the way you are treated and the lack of security for your belongings, you are much better off paying a little more and staying somewhere else. I would recommend changing the staff. In addition, there is a kettle available at the reception for meals, but if you want to use it, they tell you to go up to the 4th floor and fill it yourself with tap water. I have never seen such lazy staff (two girls — one brunette and the other bleached blonde). This is just advice. To anyone considering going there — just run!!

Practical and well located, each room had enough toilets for no one to wait and showers 24 hours. Downstairs there's a point for eating, having coffee and I think also a small smoke space. The bed was compy, my only complain is that it is a little hard to climb the top beds but once on the bed there's enough space to sleep well with one medium size bag there not disturbing at all to sleep. A practical place to stay close to Shinjuku where one doesn't need to care about the time of the night last train. I enjoyed my stay.