Need a nap at HND? Capsule Hotel now open
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Please accept my apologies for resurrecting this thread if it's not appropriate.
I will be departing from Haneda International Terminal at 06:25am (BA) so I need somewhere to sleep, close to the area.
I have booked this First Capsule, as it seems really convenient, but it seems to be in Terminal 1, so I will need a way of transport around 4:30am to get to International Terminal. Public transport seems to start at late 5am, which would be dangerous.
What are my options? Could the front-desk of the First Capsule book a taxi? Is there any other way?
(Never been in a 'capsule-hotel' so I don't know what services do they provide).
I will be departing from Haneda International Terminal at 06:25am (BA) so I need somewhere to sleep, close to the area.
I have booked this First Capsule, as it seems really convenient, but it seems to be in Terminal 1, so I will need a way of transport around 4:30am to get to International Terminal. Public transport seems to start at late 5am, which would be dangerous.
What are my options? Could the front-desk of the First Capsule book a taxi? Is there any other way?
(Never been in a 'capsule-hotel' so I don't know what services do they provide).
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http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/e...s/portbus.html
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Their Japanese website has a note that the front-desk will call a taxi 24 hrs a day on request.
As for taking the bus... I already have experiences missing flights back to Europe from Japan... so I think booking a taxi may be an acceptable expense.
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IIRC the first shuttle bus is at 4:30am. So you should be okay. There is a sign in English at the front desk explaining the shuttle bus times. I seem to remember it starting at 4:30am because the front desk suggested I take that one, and I said no thanks, I'll take the 5:00! The front desk will definitely help you out.
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Haneda is like flying from LCY to provide a UK comparison. BA closes check-in 40 minutes before departure. http://www.britishairways.com/travel...s/public/en_jp
So there is no need to take a bus before 5 am.
So there is no need to take a bus before 5 am.
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After Hours Access?
I'm going to be trying this for the first time next week. Have a late arrival into HND (international) and while they have some basic directions about how to access the place after hours, I'm curious if anyone has any additional hints/tips/guidance?
This is what they provided on the confirmation email:
※Domestic Terminal 1 is closed after 23:30.
For check-in after closing, you should come to the service entrance only for night around the Keikyu Bus stop No.8.
When you call us with the intercom, we'll take you to our hotel.
This is what they provided on the confirmation email:
※Domestic Terminal 1 is closed after 23:30.
For check-in after closing, you should come to the service entrance only for night around the Keikyu Bus stop No.8.
When you call us with the intercom, we'll take you to our hotel.
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The terminal definitely closes - I arrived there before it did, checked into First Cabin, and wandered around a bit as things were closing down. If you can't make it to the terminal by 23:30, catch a cab from wherever you do arrive (you might be able to catch a shuttle or train depending on timing) to over to the terminal. The Keikyu Kyuko Bus is also known as the Haneda Airport Express, you can just ask the cab driver to drop you at stop number eight. They should have no problem with it. In fact, if you want, you can say "first cabin" and they will probably know exactly where to take you; it's a fairly popular service.
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I'll be staying there next month actually. My flight lands at HND at 10:15. I have no idea how long it'll take to get through customs & collect baggage. Hopefully I can make it over there before it closes. Is it easy to find? I've never been to Asia before.
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Need a nap at HND? Capsule Hotel now open
I just spent the night there. It was good. I arrived late but was still able to get into the terminal. I think they were in the process of closing down. It's easy to find and check in was painless. Glad I opted for the larger room as I would otherwise have to climb into bed with no space for luggage. Probably not good for light sleepers as people do walk around and men do snore. :-)
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I just spent the night there. It was good. I arrived late but was still able to get into the terminal. I think they were in the process of closing down. It's easy to find and check in was painless. Glad I opted for the larger room as I would otherwise have to climb into bed with no space for luggage. Probably not good for light sleepers as people do walk around and men do snore. :-)
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I stayed there for a two hour nap after arriving at 0630 from Singapore.
Slept for two hours, 0730-0930. Much of the First Class area was emptying out when I arrived and there were three guests left when I left. The mattresses were very firm and I slept very soundly.
If I wasn't so knackered, I would have taken a shower as well.
Slept for two hours, 0730-0930. Much of the First Class area was emptying out when I arrived and there were three guests left when I left. The mattresses were very firm and I slept very soundly.
If I wasn't so knackered, I would have taken a shower as well.