Nesthotel alt. Kuramae Station

The station is close, and I booked the family room for myself, my husband, and our toddler. It was fairly spacious by Tokyo hotel standards, with room for two suitcases and a stroller. Unfortunately, the bidet wasn’t working. We asked them to fix it, but it stayed broken for nearly a week.

We had a comfortable stay. We came to Japan for the cherry blossoms, and as luck would have it, a cherry tree right by the hotel was in full bloom. Breakfast was free, and everything tasted great, especially the hot chocolate I liked best.

A convenient base for exploring Tokyo, close to transport and with convenience stores nearby. The rooms were clean, the staff really friendly, and the view from our room was nice. They had complimentary bread and coffee in the morning, just right for starting the day. We’ll be back!

The receptionists were really friendly and helpful. I had luggage sent on to kyoto, and they filled out the form for me, so all I had to do was pay. They give you bottled water and towels each day, plus a limited bread selection for breakfast. The main downside was the single washer-dryer for the whole building, so whether it’s free is mostly luck. The station is very close, and there’s a direct train to the airport. It’s one train ride to asakusa, or about a 20-minute walk, with konbinis and plenty of food nearby. The room was small, but fine for me alone. I could lay out my one big suitcase and still move around. The toilet seat was heated, and the shower had strong pressure. I’d definitely stay here again.