OCHANOMIZU HOTEL SHORYUKAN, Tokyo

The hotel sits on a quiet side street in central Tokyo, yet two major stations are within a short walk. JR Ochanomizu Station provides direct train access to Tokyo Station and Akihabara in around 5 minutes, while Jinbocho Subway Station connects directly to Shibuya and Shinjuku. The Imperial Palace is 1 km away, and Tokyo Dome is easily reachable by transit. The neighbourhood is calm at night, with several restaurants within 0.5 km, including Chantoya Coconut Curry and Tenko Gyozabo Ogawacho. For airport transfers, use the train from Narita or Haneda via Tokyo Station - no shuttle service is available.

Rooms are available in both traditional Japanese and Western configurations. Japanese rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding, providing a ryokan-style atmosphere. Western rooms are fitted with one double, two single, or one semi-double bed. All rooms are air-conditioned, include heating, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a Western-style toilet. A trouser press and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms are non-smoking; availability should be checked when booking. No suites or rooms with balconies are available. The property is older but well-maintained - rooms are clean, comfortable and practical for a city stay.

Breakfast is a Japanese-style meal included in the room rate. It is served from 07:30 to 09:30 in the hotel's restaurant and features traditional dishes such as tamago kake gohan (TKG). The jazz bar operates in the evenings, offering drinks and music, and the hotel also has a coffee house on site. For other meals, several restaurants are within a 0.5 km walk, including Chantoya Coconut Curry and Tenko Gyozabo Ogawacho.

The basement level houses a free public bath (with a policy requiring guests with tattoos to cover them with bandages) and a sauna, which is a welcome retreat after a day of sightseeing. A massage chair is available at no extra charge, and various massage treatments (back, foot, full body, hand, neck) can be arranged at an additional cost. The shared lounge includes a TV, books, board games, vending machines and a coffee shop. There is no swimming pool or dedicated spa on site.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and wired internet is free in some rooms. A free-use internet terminal is also available. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage without charge. Daily housekeeping is free, while laundry and dry cleaning services are available for an additional fee. Coin-operated washing machines are provided. Other services include a trouser press, taxi arrangements, and board games for families. The property is fully non-smoking with designated smoking areas, has a lift, and provides 24-hour security. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, JCB and MasterCard.