Narita SkyPark Inn Shibayama

There was a strange smell around the shared hallway, but the room itself was very clean and looked after. I could hear planes overhead pretty often, though it wasn't loud enough to keep me from sleeping. The place seems to have once been a dorm or apartments for golf course caddies, and the rooms still feel apartment-like, with lots of storage. Amenities and towels are supplied. There's parking and vending machines on site, plus a convenience store a short drive away. A good option if you're after an inexpensive stay.

For such a low price, I thought the quality was pretty good, and the room felt fairly spacious and comfortable. There's no TV, and although you can boil water, there aren't any tea bags. The bathroom is small and combines the bath and toilet, so I worried about water getting on the floor after bathing; the floor was cold too. A friend said he got itchy all over after filling the tub with hot water, though he had no problem using just the shower.

I opened my room door to find cotton balls rolling around inside. The bath wasn't very clean either, so I tried wiping down the shelves and they came away completely black. Around midnight I could clearly hear singing and dancing, like a party was happening somewhere. I'd choose a public bath near the airport over this place. Better to avoid it if you can. I wish I could give it zero stars.

The room was very clean, and it came with a full set of amenities. I heard this place used to be a dorm for caddies. It's a simple, inexpensive place to stay if you just need a bed for the night. Self checkout was handy too: I could leave the key in the room and head out without any hassle.