Who's Going
Design Addicts, Local Artists, Boutique Seekers
Reason to Stay
Hip Hotel, Art Scene, Boutique Hotel
Hotel Type
Boutique Hotel
Originally a hotbed of ‘70s business culture, Claska is a converted mid-century high-rise that from afar resembles Bauhaus dowsed in a color wheel of Austin Powers. The glass-enclosed lobby is drawn in vintage ‘60s furnishings with walls hung in revolving artwork from a medley of local artists emerging on the Tokyo beat. As with much of Tokyo, more attention is paid to the abstracts like the in-house Dogman salon for dogs specializes in teasing and blowouts for a local assortment of lap dogs than maybe a real salon for its paying guests.<br /> <br />A true-to-form boutique hotel comes preloaded with a buzzy bar in a spacious section of the upper lobby offering James Bond design and a DJ worthy of his distracting haircut. The in-house restaurant leaves much to be desired, more staples of western cuisine in a very-cool setting as well as simple Japanese street food that’s a popular nosh at fashionable parties and weekend soirees. <br />
The Room
With just twelve rooms, guests choose between nine western-style accommodations and three tatami-style rooms. Located a decent taxi-drive away from most of the Tokyo novice visitors will want to be seeing, Claska is best suited for travelers that have long since done the tourists rounds and looking to immerse themselves in bohemian Tokyo life. Room’s feature quirky decor with some beds trimmed in Hello Kitty while others feature walls drawn in children toys or display of dried field flowers. Bathrooms are a bit more straightforward with simple bathtub and shower heads amongst a beige backdrop of simple fiberglass fixtures.
Preferred Room
Double
Special Features
Hip Clientele, Weekend DJ, Lounge, Residential Setting
Amenities
Restaurant, Bar, Boutique, Pet Salon, Dog-Friendly
