TOYOKO INN KANDA AKIHABARA, Tokyo

The hotel is centrally located near Asakusabashi Station (Keisei Main Line, direct trains to/from Narita and Haneda) and Bakurocho Station. Tokyo Station is 2 stops away. Akihabara Electric Town is a 20-minute walk or a short train ride. Nearby attractions include Asakusa Mitsuke Memorial (3-min walk), Hatsunemori Shrine (400m), and Japan Stationery Museum (8-min walk). The neighbourhood is quiet at night but has many restaurants and convenience stores within a short walk.

Rooms are clean and functional, with a private bathroom including a bath, shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Single rooms are for one person; double and twin rooms accommodate up to two adults. Children up to elementary school age can share a bed with parents (one child per bed). Rooms include a wardrobe, electric kettle, flat-screen TV, and heating. Daily housekeeping and towel replacement are provided. Beds are firm, typical for Japanese business hotels. Some rooms are larger than the Tokyo average for budget hotels.

Breakfast is served buffet-style each morning, with a rotating menu of Japanese dishes such as miso soup, pickled vegetables, rice, and occasionally fruits. Coffee, tea, and water are also available. The breakfast is simple but tasty and provides good value. The breakfast service begins at a set time; staff will start the service with a small ceremony, so it is best to wait for their signal before serving yourself. No halal option is available. Several restaurants and eateries are within a short walk for other meals.

Free WiFi is available in all rooms, along with a wired LAN connection. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are in the lobby (additional charge). A vending machine for drinks is on-site. Private parking costs ¥2000 per day, with no reservation possible. The hotel does not accept pets. Voltage adapters are available to borrow (limited supply). Check-in and check-out can be done via automated machines. Laundry and fax/photocopying services are available for an additional charge.