The guest room is a chamber roughly the length and width of a single bed, with sufficient height for a hotel guest to crawl in and sit up on the bed. The chamber walls may be made of wood, metal or any rigid material, but are often fibreglass or plastic. Amenities within the room generally include a small television, air conditioning, an electronic console, and
power sockets. The capsules are stacked side-by-side, two units high, with steps or ladders providing access to the second-level rooms, similar to
bunk beds. The open end of the capsule can be closed with a curtain or a solid door for privacy, and can be locked from the inside only. Like a
hostel, many amenities are communally shared, including
toilets,
showers,
wireless internet, and
dining rooms. In Japan, a capsule hotel may have a communal bath and sauna. Some hotels also provide restaurants, snack bars, bars, or
vending machines, pools, and other entertainment facilities. There may be a lounge with upholstered chairs for relaxing, along with newspapers and reading material. Capsule hotels vary in size, from 50 or so capsules to 700, and primarily cater to men. Some capsule hotels offer separate sections for male and female guests, or even separate floors and elevators. Clothes and shoes are exchanged for a
yukata and slippers on entry, and a towel and
bathrobe may also be provided. Luggage and valuables are usually stored in
lockers or—if available—in-room
safes. == Customer base ==