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Capsule Hotel Asakusa River Side Reviews

2-20-4-B Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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77%Overall Rating

From 43 ratings
  • 75%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 75%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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77%

More than a standard stay it was intended as experience. Not to recommend if you move a long during the night or tend to feel claustrophobic. I had no problem at all and slept very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


63%

离浅草地铁非常近,很方便,是一个胶囊旅馆,就是住的人有点杂,保管行李还收费,不似一般旅馆是免费的。

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • All Female Group 41+
  • (1 review)


60%

It was fun to stay in the capsule for a night, but the facilities were a bit old, which is fine. But what really annoyed me was that you had to pay 300 Yen to store your luggage in the lockers for 2 hours. I guess you could keep your bag in your capsule, but it wouldn't be very safe. Staff were nice enough, although they don't speak much english, it was easy enough to communicate. but as far as having that fun hostel feel, there really wasn't much of that . But it's a fun thing to do once.


67%

The capsules are quite spacy even for taller guys, so don't mind. The only problem - like in other hostels with big rooms - is the noise from your neighbors. For the girls: The ladies' floor is quite warm during the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


70%

A good experience, for one night. Not sure I'd want to stay longer as there are only lockers to keep your baggage secure that costs extra money. But the rooms were all clean, the location is right beside the bridge over sumida river and the asakusa station, so easy to get around.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


93%

Great experience herel. First capsule hotel I have ever been to but it was nice and clean, roomy, comfortable capsules. Staff was great even though they didn't know much English, but so long as you know some Japanese too (which you should if you're visiting Japan) then it goes just fine. Nice price and great location right next to Asakusa station. A+

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

staff can't speak english well. altough the room is cheap, we need to use the coin lockers which cost in total 1000 yen for 2 person/day. so overall its expensive. better use toyoko inn hotel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Brilliant, much better than hostels, will always stay there from now on. Nice Japanese bath :-)), the place is clean (women floor), alarm clock, TV in bed, towels and pajama for free, the reception opened round the clock. Free locker for clever people traveling lightly but the dummies hauling heavy suitcases will need to pay for bigger one. Nice, friendly staff, speaking good English. Location couldn't be better and on the top of it, it's cheap. Nothing to reproach.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 31-40
  • (11 reviews)


73%

This capsule hotel is in an excellent location and pretty easy to find. My capsule itself was clean and comfortable. The light didn't work and I completely forgot to mention it when I left, I'm afraid. I found the rest of the hotel a little shabby. The communal room allows smoking. I understand that but for me, it's really horrible to sit there. I wasn't afor long so can't really comment any more. I would be happy to stay again should I be in Tokyo

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The location is great, right next to Asakusa station and there is a nice view of the river from the hotel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The capsules are OK, and the location is good, as it is near the metro and train station. Good for one or two nights, but look elsewhere if you stay longer in Tokyo and prefer more and better facilities (i.e. bathroom, wifi, lounge).


77%

Everything is good but some people are walking and talking whole night in capsule room area so it is not good to relax here. Also big luggage is problem, lockers are quite expensive and not so convenient, you should plan in advance what to carry with you in the capsule, every open of locker mean you should pay for more if you will continue to use it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


77%

There should be a time when people are supposed to be quiet AND the staff should enforce that rule.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


83%

It's a great experience for me staying in capsule hotel. I definitely would consider staying back the same hotel in my next visit. Great location just above the subway.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


80%

The capsules were much more spacious than I expected! Staff was friendly and tried to speak English, and the common room had everything needed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


73%

The hostel is excellently situated, right next to Asakusa metro at the end of the Asakusa line with a view over the Sumida River. Of course, the capsule is small, but I was comfortable enough and got a good nights' sleep. On the top floor there is a spa which is free to use, and gives great views over the river and Tokyo Sky Tree. You wouldn't want to stay in a capsule hotel more than a day or two, but it was a good experience and good value.


93%

An amazing view of the city- East side of Asakusa looking onto the river from the 9th floor bathing area. This is the primary reason for this review. The stay was, as you can see, quite good. But it was the sauna/bath/shower area and the beautiful (night or daytime) view that they afforded. I highly reccomend this capsule hotel for anyone interested in a regular capsule hotel but most esp. for those ho get a thrill out of being nude and bathing above a busy overpass!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


63%

Mold and fungus growth in the men's communal showers. I have a feeling they don't clean the slippers they make people wear, but that's just a hunch. If you're used to a cooler sleeping environment, I suggest you look elsewhere. Usually with these places you can't control the temperature and this hotel was particularly warmer than I'm accustomed to. The staff are very helpful otherwise and you really can't beat the price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

This capsule hotel is a good option if you want to try a capsule hotel. The location, just outside Asakusa station, and the hot bath are very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

i really enjoyed my stay in the capsule hotel..it was my first time n it was great..very good hotel nice position just 100 meters from senso-ji temple..very close to subway...free wi-fi awesome bath n sauna at the 9th floor..it was just perfect


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