Key facts
- A Japanese capsule-hotel chain has opened its first U.S. location.
- The new hotel is situated near Waikiki Beach.
- Accommodations consist of pods rather than conventional rooms.
- WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson tested the hotel for two nights.
A Japanese capsule-hotel chain has debuted its first U.S. property in the vicinity of Waikiki Beach. This new lodging option provides guests with sleeping pods instead of the typical hotel rooms, positioning itself as a budget-friendly choice. To gauge the experience, WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson stayed at the hotel for two nights.