RICHMOND HOTEL ASAKUSA, Tokyo

The hotel sits in the heart of Asakusa, steps from Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, and the bustling shopping and dining streets around Hoppy Street. Major retailers like Uniqlo, MUJI, and Don Quijote are directly across or within a short walk. The Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station is a 3-minute walk, while subway Asakusa Station (Ginza and Asakusa lines) is about 10 minutes on foot - providing direct connections to Ueno, Akihabara, and both Narita and Haneda airports via the Keisei Sky Access and Airport Limousine bus from nearby Asakusa View Hotel. Tokyo Skytree is a 30-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is walkable, well-served by public transport, and offers abundant dining and nightlife within a few blocks.

Accommodation options include Single, Double (semi-queen, 150 cm wide, 18 m²), Twin (two twin beds), and Triple rooms (three beds). All rooms have a private bathroom with bath, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV. Free wired internet is available via LAN cable in the desk drawer. The double bed measures 203 x 153 cm, suitable for two adults and one child under 12 co-sleeping. Rooms on higher floors may offer views of Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree upon request, though this is not guaranteed. The room size is considered comfortable for central Tokyo, with well-thought-out layouts. Some rooms are newly renovated. Housekeeping includes daily towel and bed making, with full cleaning every three days.

Breakfast is available for an additional charge of 2500 JPY per person, and includes a buffet with Japanese and Western options - rice, miso soup, grilled fish, salads, bread, cereals, and pastries. A separate breakfast ticket can be purchased for 2000 JPY. The same restaurant also offers a lunch buffet (weekdays 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, holidays 11:00 AM-5:00 PM). Guests receive a free drink bar voucher at check-in valid from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the 1st floor. The surrounding area is filled with restaurants, ramen shops, tempura specialists, and cafes within a 5-minute walk, including Daikokuya Tempura, Fuglen Asakusa, and Yoshikami.

The hotel offers professional massage treatments, including couples, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and back massage, at an extra cost. No swimming pool, spa, or fitness centre is available on the property. The coin-operated laundry facility is a practical leisure amenity for longer stays or travellers needing to refresh clothing.

Internet is free in all areas via Wi-Fi and wired LAN. The front desk is open 24 hours and can assist with luggage storage (free before check-in and after check-out), dry cleaning, ironing service (free), fax/copy services, and currency exchange. A coin-operated laundry is available on-site. A free microwave is located on the 6th floor. The hotel is wheelchair-accessible with an emergency cord in the bathroom, grab rails, a lift, and facilities for disabled guests. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box. Amenities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, skincare, bath salts, and shaving kits are available for free at the front desk. The property accepts major credit cards and has a designated smoking area. No pets are allowed. A vending machine for drinks is on-site.