Would You Spend the Night in One of These?

[David In Indy]

These are called capsule hotels and many of us have seen pictures of them before. They were featured in last week's episode of "I Survived a Japanese Gameshow" on ABC.

These "hotels" are commonly seen in Japan, and according to Wikipedia they include a bed, pillow and blanket. Many capsule hotel rooms also contain a TV, an electronic console (whatever THAT is! Maybe a video game system?) and a wireless Internet connection. A curtain or pull down door helps to insure privacy. Occupants are discouraged from smoking or eating inside the capsules. Most hotels feature a restaurant, or at least an area with vending machines, and sometimes a swimming pool. The bathrooms are communal. The upside to these capsule hotels are their prices - most charging only $20.00 - $40.00 US per night.

Do you think you could stay in one?

[David In Indy]

I think I could probably do it, but only just for fun. I don't think I would like it though. But it would be fun to say I actually spent the night in one.

[Artiste]

Merci, that's thanks David for your thread !

It is interesting how we are forced to become a slave to such bedding ! ?

Not my cup of tea !

[Artiste]

Since criminals took over my house by force in order to open a 4th crack house, I sleep in my truck still at times, and I will never give my honest $ to Japan nor to any other criminals as I find this bed anti-human !

So, I voted: NO !

[Shasta542]

I put "other" because my answer is just plain "yes". I could sleep there as long as it wasn't totally closed up -- maybe a curtain over the door. 

[David In Indy]

I put "other" because my answer is just plain "yes". I could sleep there as long as it wasn't totally closed up -- maybe a curtain over the door. 

Shasta, I will change that top option to just YES. You can go back and change your vote if you want to!

[Shasta542]

Thanks. I changed it.

It looks kinda cozy. When I was 7 or 8, I pretended that my closet was my "apartment" -- it was pretty cozy too--but I could stand up.  The bedroom looks like you could sit up -- unless you were really tall. With a bedrest and a book--might be nice.

[delalluvia]

If I was traveling and only using the place to sleep for one night here and there (e.g. flight cancelled, bad weather, got lost had to wait for morning).  Probably. 

I could not use such a place as a base for touring a city.

[optom3]

I would sleep or rest in one eg in between delayed flights.One such hotel has been built at one of the London airports.Age means for the moment I have forgotten which one.
It certainly beats trying to sleep in a chair, on long layovers or delays.As a permanant base for exploring a city, no.
 My brother used to use one in Tokyo when he was too tired to go back to his house.He has since got a small appartment in Tokyo and spends the week there and weekends at his house.He is 6ft 4ins and said, as a cheap place to sleep, they were  perfectly adequate.Certanly beat sleeping in his office after a long day.

[ZK]

I can sleep anywhere so the answer would be yes. Though a park bench under cherry blossoms in Tokyo sounds more appealing

[Brown Eyes]

I voted "No" because I'm really claustrophobic.  I think I would really freak out just getting into one of those capsules for even a few minutes, let alone a whole night.  Yikes!

[Penthesilea]

Yes, I would love to try it.
We talked about those maybe a year ago in the 1000+ posts thread. Those with the opening the long side remind me a bit of coffins.




But that wouldn't stop me. I would really like to try it. I think it's a very good idea and they should be available at every airport.

[Kerry]

Ugh! It looks like a morgue!    Not for me! 

[Brokeback_Dev]

My answer was NO.  I'm too claustrophobic.

[mariez]

Yes!  I agree with Shasta that it actually looks kind of cozy.  As long as I have a light so I can read a book, I'm usually a happy camper.  And the internet connection is the cherry on top! 

Marie

[Front-Ranger]

No, I would rather prowl the terminal, maybe meet some people, do some people-watching, and sleep another time.

[Monika]

I´d try it. I actually like the idea that you have your own little space. When you stay in a ordinary hostel there´s really no privacy, but this looks cozy.
I´ve tried something similar in London once, but them "boxes" were made out of wood.

I can´t help but to wonder what Ennis and Jack would think of these, though
Maybe they wouldn´t ever complain about The Siesta motel again, after having tried to get it on in one of these

[Penthesilea]

I´ve tried something similar in London once, but them "boxes" were made out of wood.

You mean these?




I would have booked a bed there, but both times I went to London my friends preferred a double room.

I can´t help but to wonder what Ennis and Jack would think of these, though

They would shake their heads and think of eggs from battery chickens.

Maybe they wouldn´t ever complain about The Siesta motel again, after having tried to get it on in one of these

Oh, I'm sure they never complained about the Siesta anyway.

[j.U.d.E.]

My answer:

Yes. I like trying new and different things

j.U.d.E.