SMILE HOTEL SUGAMO, Tokyo

The hotel is 6 minutes on foot from Togenuki-Jizo and 10 minutes from Rikugien Garden. By train, Tokyo Dome is 16 minutes away and Ueno Park, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Tokyo National Museum, is 20 minutes. The Sugamo neighbourhood is lively with shops, supermarkets (Seiyu is steps away), a Family Mart just outside, and dozens of restaurants. The Mita subway line is also within a short walk, giving an alternative route for reaching central Tokyo. Many choose this location for its quick rail links and safe, convenient surroundings.

Rooms are furnished with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, an air cleaner/humidifier, an electric kettle, and a carpeted floor. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries (including a shaving kit). Nightwear and complimentary mineral water are provided. On-demand videos are available for entertainment. The beds are 120 cm wide and 200 cm long. The room style is functional and typical of a Japanese business hotel, prioritising cleanliness and practicality over modern decor - suitable for solo travellers or those using the hotel mainly to sleep.

The hotel has a restaurant,レストラン #1, which previously offered a breakfast buffet with Japanese dishes made from seasonal ingredients. However, this breakfast service is currently not running. For other meals, the area immediately around the hotel has dozens of dining options within a 5-minute walk, including sushi, grilled meat, dumpling bars, and family restaurants. Drink vending machines on site provide snacks and beverages 24 hours.

No wellness or leisure facilities - such as a pool, spa, sauna, or fitness centre - are present on the property. Guests looking for a green space can reach Rikugien Garden, a traditional Japanese landscape garden, in about 10 minutes on foot. The Sugamo neighbourhood itself offers shopping streets and local attractions, including the nearby Togenuki-Jizo shrine.

The 24-hour reception allows late check-ins (though guests arriving very late should notify the hotel in advance). Luggage storage is available free of charge, useful for early arrivals or late departures. The launderette is open 24/7 and there are two washing machines; dry cleaning and ironing services are available for an additional fee, and a trouser press can be borrowed. Daily housekeeping is included. The hotel has a lift, designated smoking area, and air conditioning throughout. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box. No pets are allowed.