Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae vs 9h nine hours Akasaka

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 5.3km
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Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,806
Tokyo
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9h nine hours Akasaka

★ 1-Star
8.1 4,798
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (2,059)
8.0 (9,703)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,508)
7.6 (3,805)
Expedia
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8.2 (938)
Trip.com
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8.2 (186)
Overall Average
8.9 (3,567)
8.1 (14,632)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae 9h nine hours Akasaka
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near Keisei Ueno Station for Narita Airport access + Capsules are clean and well-maintained, repeated across sites
+ Clean sauna and public bath facilities perfect for relaxing + Great location near stations and eateries for easy access and meals
+ Gender-segregated floors with card-key security + Capsules surprisingly spacious with room to sit, often mentioned
+ Well-maintained hygiene through daily cleaning services + Sleep analysis and nearby cafe breakfast praised as interesting
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Opinions that the capsule interior feels stuffy with poor air circulation - Lockers too narrow for large luggage, must leave with staff, common complaint
- Difficulty in individual temperature control leading to potential overheating - Noise from guests or light through blinds disappointing in reviews
- The hotel's unique system can feel complex for first-time guests - Capsule and locker access restricted during 11am-3pm cleaning

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Guest Reviews

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Very convenient location near Ueno station, markets, and convenience stores. The onsen is a blessing for tired legs.

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean public bath and secure female-only floors. Perfect location for early flights.

The key management system for shoe lockers can be confusing.

Booking.com 2.8

Fantastic location and clean facilities.

The capsule was too hot and stuffy, making it hard to sleep.

9h nine hours Akasaka

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Capsule larger than expected, clean with ample space

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Very clean, convenient near station

Lockers narrow

Trip.com 10 Solo

Great location, abundant facilities, quiet

Trip.com 6.5 Other

Good location and clean facilities

Capsule and floor noise severe

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Comfortable bed, good location

Capsule camera and cleaning time inconvenient

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.3km

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