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Kimi RyokanvsClaska
Both Claska and Kimi Ryokan are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Claska ranks significantly higher than Kimi Ryokan. Claska is ranked #20 in Tokyo with accolades from 10 publications including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Kimi Ryokan
Rough Guide
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Frommer's
2-36-8 Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0014
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- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide "A great value institution on Tokyo's budget scene and a good place to meet fellow travelers."
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Make sure you book well ahead.
Insight Guides "This homely ryokan is one of Tokyo’s best loved budget places with helpful English-speaking staff. It is very popular, so book in advance."
Lonely Planet "Easily one of the best budget ryokan in Tokyo, this convivial inn provides a welcoming base for travellers discovering the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Favored by budget travelers, this inn offers small, but immaculate, Japanese rooms. Bathing is communal. Friendly staff. Great value, so it’s best to book ahead."
Time Out "A ryokan that caters almost exclusively to foreign visitors, Kimi offers simple, small, Japanese-style rooms." Full review
Frommer's "This inexpensive Japanese-style inn has long been on the international radar as one of the best in Tokyo for its traditional details and up-to-date conveniences" Full review
Claska
Concierge Insight Guides Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Time Out
BlackBook
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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1-3-18 Chuocho, Tokyo 152-0001
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Claska is a unique, 18-room hotel in Meguro on the fourth and fifth floors of a 1970s block renovated by the hip Tokyo architects Intentionallies."
Insight Guides "A sleek boutique hotel that combines contemporary Scandinavian interiors with traditional Japanese design sensibilities. It includes a hip cafe-bar and art gallery. ."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Claska is hands-down Tokyo’s most stylish hotel, though you might not know it from the retro business-hotel facade." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It is worth the slightly inconvenient location to experience the epitome of luxury at this ultramodern, two-floor hotel."
Time Out "Situated on Meguro-dori between Meguro and Gakugeidai stations, this hotel is the result of a complete overhaul of the former Hotel Meguro." Full review
BlackBook "You've only got a dozen chances for a room at this happening 12-room Meguro boutique hotel; nine if you want a Western style one."
Fodor's "Hip, modern, and utterly Japanese, the Claska offers a premier boutique hotel experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Touches such as handmade furniture, complimentary Tokyobike rentals, and a fashionable shop with local designer goods make this a smart choice for the art hound." Full review
Afar Magazine "Promises clean, simple, minimalist-leaning interiors." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It’s off the beaten track, but terrific value for those who want to explore Tokyo’s arty side." Full review
