I Street Capsule Hostel

So good of staying at this hostel.Everything is perfect!

Having stayed at several different capsule hotels in Japan, I was excited to see something similar being offered here. Hotels in DC are not cheap so this was perfect in terms of providing an affordable yet comfortable place to stay. Overall I was not disappointed and was happy with my visit. The staff were very friendly upon check-in and the room (while still somewhat under construction) was more than adequate (my biggest issue with the capsules in Japan were the flimsy mattresses; no such issue here). Ear plugs are recommended (and provided) if you’re a light sleeper; I was in the upper bunk which was fine for me. Lockers provided secure storage and everything is conveniently managed from an app on your phone (which is a step up from Japan).

Location The hostel is located in Chinatown. The east side of the building felt relatively okay, but the west side had a large number of homeless people and felt very unsafe. Most of the guests seemed to be Chinese travelers. Check-in & Staff When I arrived, there was a sign saying to download the GOKI app. However, when I entered the Expedia confirmation number into the app, it was rejected as invalid. Since I had not received any prior instructions, I had no choice but to press the intercom and be let in to check in. The staff were friendly, but there were serious mistakes. At first, I was shown to the wrong room—a female-only dorm—and I even placed my belongings there before being told it was incorrect. If I had left immediately, it could have been a serious problem. Later, when I asked about lockers, the staff gave me inaccurate information, which felt unhelpful. Room & Security The new room I was assigned had lower security than the female dorm. The capsule lock didn’t work at all. While the GOKI app ensured that only registered guests could enter the room, there was no way to secure my belongings against other roommates, which felt unsafe. Each capsule came with a GOKI-controlled locker, but in my case the locker was located outside the room, making luggage management very inconvenient. Facilities The building is three floors with no elevator, which would be difficult for anyone with heavy luggage. Wi-Fi was available, but it did not reach inside the capsule, making

Great place to stay, friendly staff that allowed me to leave my bags early whiles i explored. Capsule/pod was comfortable & more spacious than I expected. Highly recommend.

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen und wir von äußerst sympathischen und netten Mitarbeitern geführt. Man fühlt sich direkt willkommen und wie zu Hause. Wir hatten das Doppelzimmer mit den "Kapseln". Sehr gemütlich und ausreichend komfortabel. Klare Empfehlung für einen kurzen Städtetrip.

Community

Stay was great. The group running it were great, very friendly and helpful. Great place for a minimalistic get away.

This was my first hostel capsule experience and it was great. Will come back again!

It was fine

Piso de la habitación sucio

Esta terminando de acondicionar los lockers para guardar equipaje.

Everything was very nice, but I would like to see strict regulations regarding guests' conduct. Rules of conduct need to be printed and posted everywhere. Some people just have no clue and don't respect others' needs. Both nights I was there, I couldn't sleep because people were making so much noise.

Rooms were very clean. The property appears new,

Awesome property and good staff. I love the pancakes and eggs!

Hotel staff are very friendly. Good breakfast.

Great location, clean and convenient for a short stay

Comfortable stay in DC. It will be great Once they get all the capsules installed. Service was top notch.

no, every thing is good

Excellent area in the middle of chinatown with clean sheets and friendly staff, wasn’t there long enough to take advantage of breakfast, but would love to stay again!

The staff was super friendly and supportive. Fresh pancakes are made every morning. The sleeping pods were something new for me and I liked it. It seemed like not all of them were fully built, as the curtains weren't installed yet, but that might be just a questions of a couple more days, providing you with a bit more privacy. The location worked out superb for me. China town is just across the sreeet, offering plenty of food options. The main seights are still in walking distance.