Toyoko Inn Tokyo Asakusa Kuramae No.2

Excellent value and a decent location on the Asakusa and Oedo lines. Room was a bit small, even by business hotel standards but was mostly fine. Had a bit of a hard time opening my suitcases. Internet was fast and reliable. Bed was a bit hard even by Japanese standards. The free breakfast was good and filling with a good selection and was fresh. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Location is in a quiet area, there are bars and restaurants very nearby. The nearest station is Kuramae ( Asakusa line stop number A17)so it’s one stop to Asakusa or a 10-15 minute walk. To visit other areas of Tokyo the underground station is just around the corner. Make sure to exit via. A2, turn left then left again, a few minutes at most ( note there are two Kuramae stations on different lines that are not linked). Tokyo Skytree is walkable from here, other attractions such as Shibuya are 30-40 minutes away by underground. The room is similar to a UK Travelodge but better. One side of the bed is against the wall but one side and bottom has 2-3 foot all round plus room in the entrance. Loads of room for suitcases under the bed. The bed was firm but we slept well. Air con worked well. Room has TV, fridge, safe, hairdryer, kettle ( green tea so bring your own coffee). Bathroom, like the bedroom didn’t look amazing but had a great shower, Japanese toilet and even a mirror that didn’t steam up. Breakfast lacked presentation but was perfectly ok. Great for us as a quick bite before we headed out to eat more. I can understand why the breakfast isn’t for everyone. If you are unlucky it can be quite full but usually ok. It is a bit like a works staff canteen. Laundry facilities here are great, reasonably priced and clothes dry in 30 minutes. Cost was 61000yen for a week ( that’s £45 night in British money ) so can’t complain. It’s a budget hotel, it’s functional not romantic. There’s a bath not a swimming pool. I made a call back to UK, expected to pay a fortune but was charged 150yen, the staff and the pricing are fair. The hotel gave us everything we required and would recommend here especially if like us you are out all day and night.

The hotel being right over the Asakusa metro line means it's extremely well placed to move all around Tokyo. Bonus points to the fact that you can grab easily an Express train to and from Haneda Airport, avoiding so the switcharound at Hamamatsucho to get the Tokyo Monorail (which is also more expensive than using the Asakusa/Keikyu line). Breakfast is a buffet, simple but plenty, a bit like a mess hall as it is served in styrofoam trays and paper cups. The Hotel allows the customers also to prepare their breakfast as a takeaway. Rooms are small but plenty furnished. Be aware, a large suitcase may be a real struggle to get inside the room! The corridor to the room is short and not very wide, the only way i see fitting the suitcase is always opening and closing it, and hope it will fit under the bed. The hotel also offers amenities only if you need them, you can grab them from the main hall, even a night gown, very nice touch if you move a lot between places and want to pack as light as possible.

I've been very pleased with my stay at Toyoko Inn Tokyo Asakusa Kuramae No.2! The staff at the front desk may not speak English but I also don't speak Japanese so we made do with translation apps and they were always willing and happy to help. They explained how the laundry machines worked as the signs were poorly translated and the process seemed complicated. They also helped me with the transfer of one of my suitcases to Kyoto, which was very nice of them. The hotel was very clean and in a great location, very close to transport links and various amenities. The room was the perfect size for my needs with space for two suitcases and even though I booked a smoking room and I am not a smoker, I can't say it smelled heavily of cigarettes. The floor itself stank in the evenings though but I guess that's unavoidable. My favourite bit from this stay was the breakfast. Some everyday staples like rice and various types of soup were present every morning but there were also rotating menu items available which made the experience even nicer. The kitchen staff were always happy to help if you needed it. All in all, a great stay.

very convenient to Kuramae Station (Toei Asakusa Line. Not linked to Oedo Line.) the hotel is a 2 min walk from A2 exit. Even though there was room service only once every 4 days, fresh towels were provided and rubbish were cleared everyday (You have to put your bin at your door). free breakfast was provided too, simple Japanese fare.