Capsule Hotel Asakusa River Side Reviews

The hotel is rather hard to find initially as it is within another hotel, but it is really near to Asakusa Station! Look for the building with a large green round object on the top floor once your out of the Metro station. The staff speaks decent English and are available 24hrs, which is rather convenient. The capsule is decent given the price but the lack of a power plug makes charging a bit of a problem. Overall, a decent choice if you're on a budget.

You don't exactly go to a tube hotel for high-quality accommodations, but this was a fun way to spend our first night in Japan. It was one of the few co-ed tube hotels I found and we had a blast giving it a try. It was easy to find and the employees are nice and helpful, though their English is limited. Great view from the roof and an onsen that was actually refreshing.

This hotel is very cheap and in a convenient location very close to asakusa station. The staff were friendly but the facilities were quite dirty. That said its a capsule hotel and you can't really expect much more.

For anyone wishing to experience a capsule hotel, this is a great option. Contrary to what is in other reviews, the female floor at least didn't smell like smoke and was very clean. Mind that there's no Western shower facilities, only common Japanese bath. Also mind that if you want to securely store your large luggage, you'll have to use coin-operated locker on a separate floor.

Very old hotel, sort of clean but is way worst than other capsule hotels I had stayed. Even when I went to my capsule the tv was broken and it was a bit dirty. I went to the reception desk to complaint and it was very hard to explain because the person who was at the reception speaked very little english. Overall rate: 3/10

great view, the hot bath on the top floor is nice. very quiet. staff does NOT speak english... but you can still communicate with a little imagination ;)

Yeah... my first capsule hotel. It was definitely interesting, but it did not look very modern but rather oldish in its look. I mean who cares, but I am not sure I go back here if I wanted to try a capsule hotel again. Capsules are nevertheless comfortable, and there is a japanese bath upstair with a nice view over the city! I arrived at 11.30pm and as a capsule hotel should be, staff was there. English so so, but easy communication.

What other commenters said was mostly accurate. Lacking in renovations, room smelling of the feet of tourists who spent the whole day walking. The staff is not terribly friendly, but they do help. Foremost strong point is that it's located right next to Asakusa station, and close to incredible neighborhoods you ought to see, like around Kaminarimon, Ueno Park, Yanaka. If you have good legs you can even walk to Akihabara, it's not all that far. Sadly, the lounge is a smoking area...

Very average.

In general - this hotel is cheap but you get what you pay for. Its quite messy (not dirty but there's piles of old furniture on the corridors) and the facilities urgently need a makeover. Also, if you are taller than 185 you may find it uncomfortable to fit in the cabin. BUT its very inexpensive, in nice neighbourhood, and has a great view on Sumida river (even from a public men's bath).

-The male staff on duty wasn't very helpful when I asked for a change of capsule. He said it was full yet the whole night the capsules were only half filled. -The individual capsules should have air vent or blower since it gets stuffy and warm when the shutter was pulled down. Or else, at least do switch off the heating. -The bath was not clean. Nothing a good scrub won't rectify. -There were hot water makers in both the common rooms, yet no paper cups. -Door to the ladies capsule left unlocked.

Decided to try one night just for the novelty. It was not too bad. Capsule is actually pretty spacious and can still sit up with lots of room. Would recommend to just try for one night if you're not claustrophobic. Things to note: Room was quite hot with no AC or fan in capsule. Mattress was quite thin so almost felt like sleeping on hard ground and was a bit uncomfortable. It costs 400yen/12 hrs to put your suit case in a large locker.

Nice capsule hotel, DONT MISS IT if u havent been in one and ure in a low budget!! has an amazing public bath with amazing views on the top floor!! I was absolutely happy to paid what i paid just for that!!

Well, it is an experience to stay at an authentic capsule hotel. The location is excellent, right outside asakusa station with an overview over sumida-river and the skytree from the 9th floor. The (male) bathing facility is very good. However, as a regular capsule hotel, the facility has been better days and seemed aged. There is a communcal area on the 2nd floor and wi-fi access. Do check your change when paying at the reception in cash! Recommendable for capsule experience, location and value!

Very good location, next to subway station and close to sightseeing points. Capsule room is a bit bigger then others but female capsule not so secured. People never lock the door, anyone can basically come in. room tempature is bad and pubic bath does/t seem promising at all. Locker very very small, can/t even put back pack, you have to pay in order to rent bigger locker room. Ok to say for one or two nights.

When I arrived there wasn't any sheet or pillow on my bed. And the guy at the counter seemed very much in a hurry to answer my questions! There was also no wi-fi and I would have to go down to the 2nd floor in the middle of the night- I imagined it could be a bit troublesome for some other travelers. The only good thing is the location- and the late-night check-ins.

I recommend to try it once in your life and only once. I stayed at the women's capsule dormitory. The facilities are very close to the metro, but are a bit old. Some renovation would help. Each capsule comes with pyjamas, hand towel, bath towel, toothbrush and toothpaste. There's a locker room next to the dorm where you can store your coat and a small backpack. Capsules provide better privacy than most hostels beds, but my mattress was awful and I could feel the bottom of the capsule through it.

It looks a little bit old. Painting etc. would be nice. But the location nearby Kannon-Do and the price are good. The capsule was bigger than expected and it was really quite in there.

It is good for trying the capsule hotel experience. The capsules were huge, I´m 1.70 and I had room for sitting straight inside the capsule. The only con is if you bring too much luggage, the expensive coin-lockers and going up and down. Overall, I recommend this hotel

Good place to experience a capsule hotel! Great Staff and Good location