ASAKUSA TOBU HOTEL, Tokyo

The hotel sits directly across from Asakusa Station, offering access to the Toei Asakusa Line (3 min walk) and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (1 min). The Keisei Sky Access line provides a direct 1-hour connection from Narita Airport. Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and the Sumida River are within a 5-minute walk. The area is filled with restaurants, convenience stores, and shops. The Ginza Line connects directly to Ginza, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. For airport transfers, use the Keikyu Line from Haneda or Keisei Line from Narita; no hotel shuttle is available.

Room sizes start around 20 m2 for Twin A (no view) and 21 m2 for Twin B (with view). Larger options include Comfort Triple and Deluxe Triple. Twin beds are 120 cm wide and 203 cm long. Some higher-floor rooms face the Skytree, especially in Twin B and Comfort categories, but availability depends on booking. Corner rooms do not have Skytree views. Rooms are soundproofed and quiet, though light-blocking curtains could be improved. Standard amenities include a bidet, hairdryer, safe, and trouser press. Housekeeping is daily. The overall feel is efficient but compact, best suited for travellers who plan to spend most of their time exploring the city.

Breakfast includes a buffet with both Western and Japanese options, including freshly made onigiri (rice balls) and eggs cooked to order. The restaurant can get busy after 8:00, so an earlier arrival avoids queues. The breakfast spread is considered good quality for its price point. Free coffee and tea are available from a machine on the 3rd floor throughout the day. For other meals, the surrounding area offers hundreds of dining options within a 1-2 minute walk, including tempura, sushi, and izakaya.

Leisure options focus entirely on the location. Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and the Sumida River are within a 5-minute walk. The Tokyo Skytree is easily reached via train or a 15-minute walk. The hotel does not provide a pool, fitness centre, or spa.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Coin-operated washing machines are on floors 7 and 11, and microwaves on floors 5, 9, and 13. Luggage storage is free for same-day check-in/check-out, but a 1000 yen per bag fee applies for storing luggage between separate reservations. A luggage delivery service to other prefectures (including Kyoto via Yamato Transport) is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange and can assist with taxi bookings. Self-check-in and check-out kiosks are available. The building has a lift and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets. Daily housekeeping and laundry service are included. Vending machines for drinks are on-site. No pets are allowed. The hotel is entirely non-smoking.