Hotel Kawase Tokyo and Capsule Reviews

It was kinda old and small, but the surrounding was decent (next to a tourist spot). The staff was really nice, friendly and helpful.

The hostel was initially quite hard to find. Could do with better directions. Although I was not a fan of the unlockable screen door there was 24 reception. It was never an issue having to hand in keys and receiving keys, if anything it was good practice to say ohayo (good morning) and arigato (thank you). Location is great, nice places to eat all around. We were luck that on our second and third nights there were a collection of Americans French and English but our first night was very quiet.

You get a great deal for what you pay. The facilities are rather old, but clean, comfortable, and incredibly conveniently located. Capsules are in shared dorms with shared bathing (lockable door to bathe privately) and a locker to store valuables, but guests usually are very quiet and respectful (there's a common room for noisy chat, etc.). The hospitality of the staff can't be beat; if you linger, you may find a sweet little old lady bringing you tea or a light snack.

I've been to Japan 3 times now and this was probably one of my favourite hotels that i've stayed in. everything was easily accessible, it was peaceful and very comfortable. it was also my first time in a capsule styled room and i eventually got so comfortable that i wanted to take one home to have back in australia.

its cheap. the capsule itself is well, a capsule. we get a free locker. but thats about it. The location is pretty good, very close to metro exit. Asakusa has a temple nearby worth visiting.

This hotel was old and the cleanliness wasn't it's strenght. It is not too expensive and well located in Asakusa. It is very calm. And the 3 members of the staff are gentle. It was ok, but not a memorable experience.

Very excellent Hostel. I still like the idea of sleeping in a capsula and when you are in Japan you have to try it at least once. The staff of the hostl was very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for value for money that's the place to stay in Tokyo.

Interesting capsule experience, just a bit dirty, good location though, staff were nice enough about us checking out late

Bottom line, as a place to sleep and spend no considerable amount of time in, it delivers at a great price. It's a bit run down, so there's a feeling of dirt that just won't wash away, but the bedding and bathrooms are kept pretty clean, so it's ok. The common space also doesn't really facilitate conversation, so don't expect to meet friends here. Two problems for me were the limited number of working outlets and that you must leave your locker key at reception and don't need ID to get it back.

In my capsule, there were exposed wires where the TV should be plugged in; these could potentially be live if the TV button on the console was switched on, risking electrocution. The toilets always had a pungent odour. Shower facilities appeared limited for the number of guests. The need to return the key each time one leaves the premises appeared overcautious considering the key only opened the locker inside the room - perhaps consider changing the lockers to a bring-your-own-lock system.

Good value and a great location. The capsule is very cosy and comfortable. Make sure you book in advance though. It costs more than double if you just turn up.

I was expecting this hotel to be beyond poor. But it wasn' too bad at all. The heating was so hot I had to turn it down, I thought there wouldn' be heating at all. Capsules were warm, bed was ok, private. Little outdated, had a old smell to them. You get your own locker to use. The toilets look like something out of silent hill, but dont smell and are actually clean, just the tiling is old. There is one private shower, a communal shower and public toilets, but time it right and it will be fine.

I stay at this hostel for about 2 weeks. It is run by a very kind couple. There soo sweet and polite. They would sometimes give out random noodle packs, hygene products, etc. location is perfect for tourists. I'm 177cm, 185lbs and I had plenty of space in the capsule. The common room is big/has satellite tv. 1 complaint, the washrooms on the 3rd fl are super old/kinda ghetto. They were cleaned by using a hose to wash down the toilets/walls, its kinda gross. The 1st fl washroom is hightech/clean

This is the third time I've stayed at that hostel and I really love it there, its cheap, very good location and the beds are really comfortable!

I had a really good time, and I love it that the hostel is right beside the asakusa line and ginza line. I'll definitly go back there next time I'm in Japan

While the private bathroom is okay, the toilet looks running down and smells. The place does not facilitate interaction among travelers.

as my father says: you eat as you pay and you pay as you eat! the value of this "hotel" is exactly what you pay: very poor!

Very helpful staff, excellent location, great value for money.

the showers seem to be made for the seven dwarfs. its communal and co-ed with no curtain or stalls, just a bunch of shower heads at about knee height. they keep your key every time you leave but dont seem to have any security measure to make sure some stranger off the street doesnt come in and ask for your key. the capsules are not bad, no power outlets though so i had to charge my phone in the bathroom, very annoying. good enough for the price and the location is great.

Loved the old lady that gave me a cookie when I came inside. It a place for sleeping only, The instalations are a bit old, but if you dont mind everything's ok! Clean shower and capsul bed. The toilet need some atention. A place worth the price.