“I want to stay at a capsule hotel at least once during my trip to Japan!”
This wish often appears on the must-do list of Western travelers because of capsule hotels’ futuristic, minimalist spaces that feel uniquely Japanese and frequently go viral on social media.
At the same time, however, many people also have concerns such as:
・“Aren’t they too cramped to sleep comfortably in?”
・“Are they actually clean?”
・“Are they really safe?”
Traditional capsule hotels have long carried the image of being “just a place to sleep,” and were not always chosen as a base for travel.
Changing this perception is global cabin Yokohama Chinatown, developed by Dormy Inn. Unlike conventional capsule hotels, global cabin Yokohama Chinatown is a next-generation cabin accommodation designed with a strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and comfort. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what makes it so appealing.
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