VIA INN IIDABASHI KORAKUEN, Tokyo

The nearest station is Iidabashi, about a five-minute walk, with two main metro lines for reaching central Tokyo. Haneda Airport is 21 km away; Narita is most straightforward by train because airport limousine buses do not serve this hotel. Ushi Tenjin Kitano Shrine is 500 metres from the hotel, Koishikawa Suwa Shrine is a four-minute walk, Saiganji Temple is 700 metres, Ramla Shopping Mall is 600 metres, and Printing Museum Tokyo is a five-minute walk. The immediate neighbourhood is business-orientated, while Kagurazaka's dining streets are close by.

All rooms include a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, hairdryer, luggage stand, bathtub and blackout curtains. Soundproofing is strong, and the beds are comfortable; rooms are compact but well arranged, with some more spacious than typical Tokyo budget hotels. Daily housekeeping refreshes towels and sleepwear. Twin rooms have two single beds and can accommodate up to four people when children are included; booking a twin room is the way to get two separate beds. An iron can be borrowed from reception. The overall package is good value for a Tokyo stay in this price range.

The buffet can be bought even if it is not included in the room rate. The spread includes Japanese and Western dishes, a salad bar, pastries and drinks, with coffee available throughout the day. The breakfast room has a view over the city. Several restaurants within 500 metres provide easy lunch and dinner choices.

Sightseeing around the hotel is largely walkable. Temples and shrines sit within 500 to 700 metres, the Printing Museum Tokyo is a five-minute walk, and the Imperial Palace can be reached on foot. Nearby parks provide green space, and the in-room bathtub offers a simple way to relax after a day out.

Luggage can be left before the 15:00 check-in and after the 10:00 check-out using code-access lockers; multi-day storage between two confirmed bookings may be arranged at the front desk. Facilities include a lift, key card access, CCTV, 24-hour security, air conditioning and heating. Laundry machines show their usage status on the room TV. A supermarket operates on the ground floor. The hotel can receive packages when the sender's name matches the reservation name. Payment with American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard is accepted.