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Capsule Hotel Asakusa Riverside

2-20-4 Kaminarimon, Taito 111-0034 Tokyo Prefecture
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2-20-4 Kaminarimon, Taito 111-0034 Tokyo Prefecture
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Capsule Hotel Asakusa Riverside
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juzzaj wrote a review Dec 2013
Shanghai, China61 contributions48 helpful votes
Surprisingly this place makes a lot of sense. It's cheaper than a hostel, the capaule provides a degree of privacy and potentially a better night's sleep than a hostel. There's hot water so you can at least make hot drinks and noodles. There's free toiletries, a decent sized locker (not big enough for a backpack) and a vague 1970's feel. I liked it for one night but there are downsides: communal bathing, frosty staff, crazy old (harmless) men wandering around in pj's... bit like a nursing home. A strange favourite was a great use of english on a sign in the lift asking residents to keep hold of their "rocker key".
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Date of stay: June 2013
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AngelOfIslington wrote a review Nov 2013
London, United Kingdom39 contributions8 helpful votes
We stayed there for one night during our Tokyo trip. Well - out of the 3 places we stayed it was the worst one, but certainly the cheapest one. The capsules itself are quiet a nice idea, I had enough space to put my backpack in and you get some kind of privacy which you normally don't have in a hostel. You're not allowed to wear your shoes in the room but therefor I thought the carpet was a bit too dirty. Womens shower was on a higher floor than the actual sleeping room and you had to pass the mens smoking common area - was a bit strange :D Thought the guy on the reception was not the nicest, he refused talking to us. I'm not sure if it was because he didn't speak english. Well - for the fun of it I'd recommend it anyway.
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Date of stay: April 2013
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Sarah A wrote a review Oct 2013
117 contributions39 helpful votes
Staff didn't speak much English but tried to communicate. Wouldn't hold our luggage but had ¥400 lockers that fit 3 large suitcases, can only access it once and then have to pay to lock it again. As 3 females we were the only ones on our floor (female floor) It was clean and bigger than I thought but no air flow so I had to leave my "door" open. Can't lock the capsules there's just a screen. Public shower and toilet. Asakusa was a great place to be based.
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Date of stay: September 2013
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Katemcc27 wrote a review Aug 2013
25 contributions33 helpful votes
The capsules were exactly what I expected them to be based on previous reviews. Room enough to stretch my legs (but not my arms) and sit up. I even kept my large travel bag in the capsule with me rather than in a locker on another floor. The bed was less than ideal, as it was more like 3 inches of padding on a plastic base, but when you're paying a small amount, you tend to suck up those things. There was a television and radio as well, although I didn't use them because the control panel was completely in Japanese. The English level of the staff was lower than I expected, but they were very helpful and patient during our interactions. Location is great, right on top of a subway station in the historic/traditional neighborhood of Tokyo, with a major attraction only minutes away.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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aljleal wrote a review Jun 2013
Lisboa, Portugal7 contributions2 helpful votes
In Asakusa, hard to find due to some name changes, female capsules, shared bath, own tv and radio and good sound isolation. Didn't felt claustrophobic at all. Private lockers so you only take what is really needed to sleep to the capsule, but things are close to you (except your shoes). We didn't had big luggage, but they have a special room for it, I think you need to pay.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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thegink wrote a review Jun 2013
40 contributions44 helpful votes
Clearly from the reviews this place may not be to everyone's liking but I loved it! Good points: 1. Women can stay (on their own floor) so it's good for couples. 2. Cheap. 3. 1970's space oddity vibe in the capsule. 4. Lockers, pj's, towels, razors and toothbrush all gratis. 5. Spa and sauna Bad points: 1. Lousy WiFi. 2. Capsule not nearly futuristic enough! 3. No kitchen. 4. Communal (naked) bathing. I'd stay again but not for the old man naked bathing experience!
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Date of stay: June 2013
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Maciej T wrote a review Apr 2013
Warsaw, Poland5 contributions1 helpful vote
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), somewhat claustrophobic and the facilities urgently need a makeover. BUT its very inexpensive, almost empty, in a good location and has the best view on the Sumida river in Asakusa (also from the men's public bath) So If you want a cheap place to stay, I can recommend this hotel. But if you just want to have a capsule hotel experience during your stay in Japan, I suggest you look elsewhere.
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Date of stay: April 2013
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teturtia wrote a review Apr 2013
Cagnes-sur-Mer, France280 contributions113 helpful votes
We wanted to try a capsule hotel during our trip in Japan, and we ended up choosing this one. It's certainly a worthwhile experience. A bit like a deluxe dormitory. Good value for money. Very good location - just next to Asakusa station.
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Date of stay: April 2013
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Meowwww1968 wrote a review Apr 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1511 contributions206 helpful votes
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We reserved via Hostelworld, which required a 10% non refundable deposit. Stayed for just a night to try it out. I researched a lot prior to my visit. The only thing which worried me slightly was the comment that the capsule could be pretty warm since there was no air vent in the capsule. I even brought along a hand held battery operated fan!!! Location It was simple to find as long as you are aware that it is in the same building as the Hotel New Gyominso. Entrance is at the back while Gyominso’s at the main entrance. However, you can still enter via Gyominso's entrance. Look out for the round circular green roof. The Toei Asakusa Line - about 2 min away (Exit A2b has elevator) but Exit 3 is the nearest. The Tobu Asakusa Line is 3 min away. However, there is a connecting
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Date of stay: April 2013
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MollyMuffin7422 wrote a review Apr 2013
Washington DC, District of Columbia9 contributions29 helpful votes
This place is great, affordable, clean. I slept well here. The price is reasonable. I loved the bathing area. My stuff felt secure in the lockers. Only downside is having to be out from around 9am until 3am. Sometimes you want to take a nap or sleep in.. But, I enjoyed the unique experience and would recommend it to others. Great location.
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Date of stay: May 2012
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