The Beehive

A quiet, roomy capsule and very clean shared spaces, including the lockers, showers, and WC. The facilities were really good. The hotel is about a 5-7 minute walk from Tottori station. There’s a convenience store nearby, and you can find a JP post bank ATM on the way from the hotel to the station. I had a pleasant stay, and I’d definitely recommend it for backpacking in Tottori.

It felt like a proper hotel at a lower price, though you only get a bed-sized private space and share a large bathroom and shower area. I booked the ladies dorm through Booking. Check-in and checkout were easy, and all the amenities were there. The lounge was spacious, with a TV and massage chairs, plus vending machines selling drinks and cup noodles. I would have liked a kitchen where I could refill my water bottle, but this is a capsule hotel rather than a guesthouse.

One of the better capsule hotels I’ve stayed in. Everything was clean and orderly, from the shower stalls, which had nice-smelling soaps and were well stocked, to the spacious toilets and bath areas. There’s also a public bath for an extra charge, where you can soak in a more traditional Ofuro style. The capsules are roomy and have a small personal safe and a flat screen monitor. Common areas are spacious too, including the business center and lounge. The large lockers fit backpacks or small suitcases, with hangers for jackets and shelves for shoes and smaller items. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

I had a really enjoyable stay here. It was clean and a good option for someone traveling alone. You do share the shower and bathroom, but the staff were professional and very friendly. There are comic books, a massage chair, a smoking room, and laundry facilities too.