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Contents 1 =Capsule Hotels in London 1.1 When? 1.2 Two units high? 1.3 Pricing 1.4 window 1.5 More input on why this isn't accepted in other countries

[edit] =Capsule Hotels in London

I have heard they have popped up in London, meaning they have gained acceptance in other countries.

[edit] When?

The first capsule hotel was the Capsule Inn Osaka, in the Umeda district of Osaka. It opened in 1977 and the initial room rate was 1,600 yen. -- This article.

なお、このカプセルホテル (capsule hotel) を初めて設計したのは建築家 (architect) として著名なja:黒川紀章 (Kurokawa Kisho) 氏である。1979年に大阪 (Osaka) で開業した。 -- ja:ホテル

The Japanese Wikipedia says the first capsule hotel was opened in Osaka in 1979. Which one is true?

「カプセルホテル」が誕生 (birth) したのは今から２５年前 (25 years ago)。１９７９年２月１日 (February 1, 1979)、第一号 (No. 1) として大阪 (Osaka) ・梅田 (Umeda district) に「カプセルイン大阪」がオープンした。驚くなかれ、このカプセルホテルの設計をしたのは日本が世界に誇る建築家・黒川紀章 (Kurokawa Kisho) である。 -- http://www.excite.co.jp/News/bit/00051084156966.html

According to this Japanese page, the first capsule hotel opened on Feb 1, 1979 in Osaka. -- Toytoy 16:29, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Two units high?

I think I've seen a picture of them 3 high. Can anyone else verify?

• Also, might be good to explain why these are male-only (i.e. -- good for salarymen who've missed the last train after a night drinking)

Ckamaeleon 13:35, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

Could the photo author contact me here please. I would like to use that photo. I have a special attachment to that Capsule Hotel in Umeda because I stayed there soon after it opened and I was the first foreigner to stay in that hotel and in fact I was the first foreigner therefore to stay in a capsule hotel in Japan.

I would like to use the photo in a book.

Thank you Robert Delphion also my email address is crux800@yahoo.com

[edit] Pricing

Is 5000-40000 Yen right? That means prices upto $360 a night! Answer: No. It is more around 3000-6000 Yen.

[edit] window

is there a window or is it just a curtin?

[edit] More input on why this isn't accepted in other countries

I think capsule hotels are wonderful ideas, honestly, and I am marveled and baffled as to why I never see any in the US. I would use them constantly. Perhaps someone can provide some info/theories on why it's not more widespread?

I wonder if it's because in the West people thought they were too much like morgues or flophouses. 204.52.215.107 21:18, 5 March 2007 (UTC)