Dormy Inn Express Asakusa Hot Spring

The foot bath has a great view of the golden orb and the sky tree. We paid $200 a night to see the peak cherry blossoms, which were easy to see from our second-floor room, though people in the park could see most of the room too. The room itself was tiny but efficient. It's a lively part of town, with the city's quiet thrum going until the early hours, but we slept fine. There's just one elevator, though we never waited more than 5 minutes, and one onsen that switches between male and female hours. We skipped breakfast. Compared with the other dormys we stayed at, this was less expensive and good value for a budget stay.

The city and Skytree views were superb, and the hotel had a charming, quaint, quisential feel. Reception staff varied in how warm they were, but were okay. Breakfast cost 1500Y and was classic Japanese fare with healthy choices. The smoked Eel with special rice was tasty. After a month of travel, this was the first place where we found an english-speaking channel, which was a wow. Lots of on demand movies too, a nice touch.

The location is really good, close to the main Asakusa stations, the mall, and tourist spots. We booked the big room facing the river. They let us leave our luggage while we took an overnight trip to Mt Fuji, but only because we had another booking with the hotel. The hotel is small and dated, with a very small reception and dining area. Breakfast is mostly Japanese food with limited choice, and the signature eel rice was really meh. I regretted buying a few days of breakfast as part of the package. It felt more like a business hotel, and I didn't see any kids. August 2025

The staff made me feel right at home, and my little room was cozy, clean, and comfortable after a long day. I also loved having the hot spring on site to relax in. The free midnight ramen was a fun, thoughtful surprise. Such a hidden gem, I'd recommend it.