Washington R&B Hotel Higashinihombashi

The room was tiny, as expected, but clean and tidy. The staff were nice, and the location was good and easy to find. My only complaint was how basic the breakfast was.

The room was really clean, and staff could clean it every morning. Fresh towels and new sleepers were included, and the reception staff were very friendly. There are restaurants, convenience stores, and drug stores nearby, too. For backpacking or light travel, this is a practical option. It’s fairly close to central Tokyo, with subway lines just a short distance away that can get you around easily. Those lines also seemed less crowded than the ones closer to the city center.

The hotel is really quiet. With the window shut, I barely heard anything, and I got great rest. The location’s another big plus: four lines are within a 5-10 minute walk, JR Chuo, JR Sobu Rapid, Toei Asakusa, and Toei Shinjuku. There are plenty of konbinis nearby and some good restaurants within walking distance. The room is very small, basically a full-sized bed, bathroom, and little desk. That’s fine for one person who’s mostly there to sleep, but I wouldn’t want to share it with someone. The bed was comfortable enough, and the bathroom was a functional, typical modern Japanese business hotel style. The desk is okay for light browsing or watching streams, but I wouldn’t want to work from it. Staff were friendly, and English speakers should be fine here. Breakfast was basic but good quality. I’d stay again.

The staff were polite and helpful, and there are lots of places within walking distance. The location is great, close to the subway and railway, with two convenience stores nearby, one next door and another brand across the street. I stayed on the 6th floor for three weeks. The room was efficiently laid out, though a large suitcase made the space tight. Coin-operated washers and dryers on the 2nd floor came in handy during the humid weather. The bed and pillow were surprisingly comfortable. There was one USB outlet by the bed and another by the table, both around 2.4A. At reception you could pick up a toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, razor, PJs, and tea, though I didn’t try the tea. You can boil water in the room. My only small gripe is that I wish the AC had a dehumidifying mode. I still had a great time.