The article recounts a traveler's closing night in Japan, specifically in a capsule hotel at Narita Airport. After exploring Tokyo and Kyoto for 12 days, the traveler desired one more unique experience and opted for the Nine Hours capsule hotel. While the stay cost $50 and was meant to be convenient for early flights, the overall sleeping experience was not particularly restful. The traveler appreciates the capsule hotel concept, which offers some privacy in a compact space, blending the amenities of a hotel with the communal aspects of a hostel.
Capsule hotels, often called pod hotels, originated in Japan. I've stayed in a capsule hotel in Australia and think it's best described as a cross between a hotel and a hostel.
For $50, I slept at the Nine Hours Narita Airport, a pod hotel inside the airport. The sleep wasn't great, but I thought it was convenient for travelers with early flights.
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