October 2022: Please note Claska has now permanently closed. Please see our Ebisu page for other places to stay in the district.
Located in ulta-hip Meguro, the Claska is one of Tokyo’ only truly boutique hotels. The service is excellent and the design is super cool.
In a city of cookie-cutter hotels, the Claska really stands out. First, it’s in western Meguro, which is one of Tokyo’s hippest residential districts. The hotel is surrounded by interesting restaurants, shops and cafes. The only problem is that it’s about a half an hour walk to Meguro Station, so you will probably find that you need to cab it to/from the station to start your day’s explorations. But, if you want to get a feeling for what it would be like to live in one of Tokyo’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this is the place.
The hotel is suffused with great design sense, with rooms that tend toward nouveau Japonaise and others that are more contemporary European. There’s a great café/restaurant in the lobby and you can climb to the roof for great views over Tokyo.
The service is attentive and personal. Everyone tries really hard to please and can help with great local tips and picks.
Needless to say, all of this comes at a price, and the rates here are on par with the top luxury hotel brands in the city. But, for an intimate, design-conscious hotel, you can’t beat the Claska.
English name:
Claska
Japanese name:
CLASKA
English address:
1-3-18 Chuo-cho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-0001
Japanese address:
〒152-0001 東京都目黒区中央町1-3-18
Price:
Expensive
:: Check availability and pricing for Claska on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Internet:
wifi access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
Train: 12-minute walk from the east exit of Gakugei-daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3719-8121
Near To Here:
Claska is located in Tokyo's Ebisu district. See our complete list of things to do in Ebisu, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Hotel Picks:
See our Tokyo Hotels page for hand-picked recommendations of Tokyo hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. For a quick overview of the best areas to stay in Tokyo, see our Where To Stay In Tokyo page.
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