APA HOTEL SHIMBASHI TORANOMON, Tokyo

This hotel is in a quiet side street in the business district of Shimbashi/Toranomon, close to multiple metro lines (JR, Ginza Line, Toei Mita Line) making all of Tokyo easily accessible. Tokyo Station is a 10-minute walk or train ride away. The area is well-supplied with restaurants, convenience stores, and bars within a few blocks. Direct train connections (Keikyu Line / Sky Access) to both Haneda and Narita airports run from nearby Shimbashi station. The Imperial Palace and Ginza are within a comfortable walking distance.

Rooms are typical for a Japanese business hotel: efficient and practical but very compact at around 11 m2. A double bed (140 cm wide) is standard; twin rooms with two single beds are also available. Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV, electric kettle, green tea set, and an empty refrigerator are included. The mattress is firm and supportive, though some may find it very soft. Rooms are generally quiet due to the side-street location and double-glazing, but road-facing rooms may be noisier. A trouser press and iron (limited stock) are available on request. There are no wardrobes-only a few hangers-so packing light is advisable.

Breakfast is a buffet costing 1800 JPY when booked in advance - a higher walk-in rate applies. The buffet includes Italian and continental items such as bread, pastries, salad, and energizing miso soup. It is a straightforward business-hotel breakfast, not a lavish spread, and there are no vegan options. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Many restaurants and izakayas lie within a short walk, offering a convenient alternative for those wanting more variety.

Massage services are available for an additional charge. There are no spa, swimming pool, gym, or fitness facilities on site. The surrounding business district has parks and quiet streets suitable for walks or jogging.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The 24-hour reception offers express check-in/out, private check-in/out, and currency exchange. Luggage storage is free and can be used before check-in and after check-out on the same day. The property has a lift, non-smoking rooms, and key-card security with 24-hour CCTV and fire alarms. A vending machine is on site, and a shared microwave is available on the 1st floor. A limited number of irons can be borrowed. No airport shuttle, gym, connecting rooms, or rooms with a balcony are provided. Late checkout (until 1 PM) is available for 1000 yen. Packages can be received if prepaid.