One of our cheapest nights in Japan occurred in the nightlife district of Sapporo at the Saffro Hotel with 3 floors for men, one for women, and a deluxe "super-sized" capsule for two. The hotel also offered a deluxe Japanese bath with a ornate "powder room" for men. At 4100 yen, the capsule offers one of the best deals in Sapporo where simple business hotels are more than double that rate. Twelve capsules per floor with a hallway narrower than our office at Lowell, the downside to the capsule is not only limited space, but snoring in adjacent capsules, men entering other men's capsules to chat, and people climbing above our heads on small ladders. As one enters the hotel, you are required to get a key to lock your shoes; in turn, said key must be exchanged for another key that opens your locker in the bath to store personal items. Alcoholic consumption is monitored and those with tattoos are not allowed.
Alex enjoying his night in a 2.5 x 2.5 x 6' capsule room, akin to a pigeon in a Skinner box while Steve has trouble entering his capsule--and even more trouble sleeping.
And this is why when I traveled abroad to Japan, I booked youth hostels. ^^
ReplyDeleteI hope lots of Hello Kitty merchandise was bought and alcohol consumed, Mr. Shimmon, Mr. Schwarz.