Hotel Claska, Tokyo: Room 502
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Perhaps it’s just me but in my past experiences with hotels, it is very rare to arrive in your room for the first time and find that it is actually better than what you expected, however that is certainly true of Room 502 at Claska.
It was far bigger and also far better than it looked in the pictures on their website. The bathroom was huge, which is very unusual in Tokyo and the living area (48m²) was more than ample for our two week stay. All the stuff to keep you looking your best such as soap, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, razors and more are provided and renewed each day when your room is cleaned. Nothing new there for any hotel, of course, but Claska just presents it in a way that makes you excited even about the mundane.
When it came time to relax, there was a large 60’s inspired couch and two double beds at the end of the room, which were very comfortable. If you’re staying with your wife/husband/partner and you are used to a queen or king bed at home then be prepared as the only option you have at the Claska are small double beds.
So you can either squeeze in to one together, push the two beds together to make one big bed and hope you don’t fall down the crack or sleep one person to a bed as we did – hardly romantic but it beats not sleeping.
The room has a small fridge, and I do mean small, built in to desk area. It was fine for keeping a few drinks cool but beyond that it was not very useful. We kept small odds and ends such as juice, yogurt and soft drinks plus the odd Japanese beer or two but it couldn’t cope trying to cool down more than three or four items at a time.
In the entertainment department you get a small LCD television, which had about 10 Japanese channels ranging from news to kid’s cartoons. There was also a DVD player and a mini hi-fi with a CD player, which was pre-loaded with a disc of music from local DJ’s.
Views in and around Room 502
Getting on the internet with your laptop is made easy with free high-speed internet provided in every room – simply plug in and you’re online. As with most internet connections provided in Japan – fast means really fast!
Storage space was more than ample with a full double door wardrobe available on the left as you walk in to the room plus there is more space available under where the TV sits. We had two large suitcases, a stroller, toys plus all the things we had bought while in Tokyo and had no issue with running out of room.
All in all a very memorable experience and the ideal home away from home. Check out more about Hotel Claska here and here.
Please note that we paid for all accommodation. This is not an advertisement, just a satisfied customer. Hope you enjoy it too.
