HOTEL NEW UENO, Tokyo

The hotel is steps from the Asakusa exit of Ueno Station, giving immediate access to JR train lines, the Shinkansen, and the Keisei Skyliner to Narita Airport. Ueno Park, the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, and Ueno Zoo are all within a 10-minute walk. The Ameyoko shopping street is 5 minutes on foot, and Asakusa and Akihabara are a 10-minute train or subway ride away. Many restaurants, convenience stores, and a Family Mart are nearby.

Rooms are compact but clean, with en suite bathrooms featuring a bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers. Single rooms work well for solo travellers, while twin rooms have two 97 cm wide beds. The double room has a 120 cm wide bed, which may be tight for two people. Triple rooms have three beds. Some rooms are older with dated furnishings, and windows in certain rooms face a wall. Noise insulation is limited; rooms near the street or a neighbouring bar can be noisy. Housekeeping visits daily, and guests can request towel exchanges without full service.

Breakfast is a traditional Japanese set meal, costing 1430 JPY (as of 2023). It is served in the dedicated dining room Uenotei. The hotel does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner, but the surrounding area offers a wide variety of dining options, including many restaurants within a 5-minute walk on Ameyoko street and around Ueno Station.

The hotel offers massage services at an extra cost. There is no swimming pool, spa, gym, or other leisure facilities on the property. Guests looking for more extensive wellness amenities will need to explore options in the wider Ueno area.

Wi-Fi is free in all areas. The hotel has a lift, and all rooms are non-smoking. A vending machine for drinks is located on site, and a microwave is available for guest use on the first floor. The front desk operates from check-in to midnight. Guests are asked to leave their room key at the front desk when going out. Luggage storage is free for same-day collection after checkout; items are stored at the reception area. Staff are multilingual and can speak English. Payment is accepted via major credit cards including American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.