The 6 Finest Motels in Tokyo

I like Tokyo. I feel it’s one of the vital fascinating cities on the planet. I like the organized crowds the place you’ll anticipate chaos. I like how it’s a fast-paced, up to date metropolis that also honors its traditions.

It’s additionally a large metropolis with an limitless array of unimaginable issues to see and do. Regardless of what number of occasions I go to (and irrespective of how a lot sushi I eat), I all the time depart wanting extra.

As one of many largest cities on the planet, there are a ton of motels right here. Having visited town half a dozen occasions through the years, I’ve stayed at loads of totally different locations, from low cost capsule motels to luxurious five-star properties. If you happen to’re planning a visit, these are what I feel are one of the best motels in Tokyo:

1. Odakyu Lodge Century Southern Tower

Positioned just some minutes’ stroll from Shinjuku Station, this four-star lodge affords implausible views of the Shinjuku skyline (tip: request as excessive a room as potential to benefit from the view). The hearty breakfast buffet has numerous Western and Japanese choices, although there’s a 7/11 proper on the base of the constructing for fast snacks and loads of different eateries simply steps away. It’s a large lodge (there are over 300 rooms), so it doesn’t really feel very private, however the glorious location greater than makes up for that.

The spacious (particularly for Japan) visitor rooms have a recent design, although I discover them a bit too beige. All rooms have a desk, electrical kettle, protected, a TV, minifridge, and even a small sofa. The bogs are an honest measurement (they are often fairly small in Tokyo as a rule), with a bath/bathe combo with good water strain and bathrooms with a bidet. I additionally respect that as a substitute of offering plastic water bottles within the room, there are purified water dispensers on every flooring (a little bit stainless-steel carafe is offered so you’ll be able to carry it again to your room). General, it is a nice selection for vacationers who desire a central, extra upscale keep.

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2. Cerulean Tower

This five-star lodge set in a high-rise constructing is correct within the middle of Shibuya, one of the vital common areas of town. The lodge is large, with eight totally different eating places and bars (I’m keen on the jazz membership), and 24/7 room service. I like that one restaurant serves an expansive Western buffet-style breakfast, whereas one other serves a set Japanese breakfast menu. There’s additionally a pleasant spa middle on-site with therapeutic massage providers obtainable in addition to a stupendous indoor heated pool, sauna, scorching tub, and absolutely outfitted health middle (so you’ll be able to work off all that sushi).

I particularly love that, for the reason that whole lodge complicated begins on the nineteenth flooring, you’re assured an excellent view out of your room. All the spacious rooms have a easy but trendy design, with Japanese inexperienced tea units, a desk, flatscreen TV, chaise lounge, fridge, protected, and minibar. The bogs characteristic luxe L’Occitane bathtub merchandise, large bathtubs, and plush bathrobes. E-book a room on the manager flooring for much more perks, like a welcome drink and lounge entry (the place there are all the time snacks obtainable, in addition to a day by day completely happy hour). If you need luxurious in Tokyo, keep right here.

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3. Mimaru Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi

Mimaru is a Japanese condominium lodge chain that’s excellent for lengthy stays. It’s additionally nice for those who’re touring with pals or as a household, as there are flats that match as much as six individuals. There are bunch of various areas in Tokyo, however I just like the one in Ueno as you’re mere steps from the largest and greatest museums within the metropolis. Each unit has a kitchen with a cooktop, sink, electrical tea pot, microwave, a fridge, and primary kitchen gadgets like pans, cutlery, and chopping boards. I like that you may additionally lease extra kitchen home equipment relying in your wants, reminiscent of a rice cooker or toaster. (As an apartment-hotel, there’s no restaurant or breakfast obtainable on-site.)

The flats are designed in a standard Japanese type with a recent really feel, with agency futon beds, a eating space, a closet, a security deposit field, a flatscreen TV, a humidifier, and an air air purifier. The glossy bogs have a bathtub/bathe combo that’s in a separate room from the bathroom (which has a bidet), which is even separate from the sink. It’s a handy and reasonably priced selection for those who’re touring with pals or household.

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4. The Celestine Ginza

The Celestine is one other lodge positioned up in a tower, on a road flanked by outlets, eating places, and bars within the upscale Ginza neighborhood. A four-star property, the workers listed here are actually pleasant and exit of their approach to make sure you have an excellent keep. I like that they provide quite a lot of breakfast choices so you’ll be able to change it up every morning by selecting from French toast, an American breakfast (with selections like scrambled eggs, sausage, and fruit), or a Japanese breakfast (that includes grilled fish, miso soup, rice, and altering aspect dishes).

The rooms listed here are a bit small, however all the time saved very clear and have loads of facilities. All rooms have a desk, blackout curtains, flatscreen TV, protected, Nespresso machine, electrical kettle, and minibar. Some have floor-to-ceiling home windows; others have snug sofas. The spacious bogs include a bathe/tub combo, a bidet, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries (together with a toothbrush and razor). They even present pajamas, which I feel is a pleasant additional contact. If you wish to keep in Ginza, one of the best space within the metropolis for buying, keep right here.

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5. The Mustard Lodge

Opened in late 2021, the Mustard is a three-star boutique lodge within the middle of Shimokita, a low key space for individuals who love indie bookshops, hip cafés, thrift shops, and cutting-edge eating places. Mustard Lodge retains inside the vibe of the neighborhood, as your entire place has a hip and minimalist design. Naturally, the visitor rooms have document gamers with a choice of vinyl, and there’s an on-site espresso roastery serving up third-wave espresso and freshly baked bagels.

The rooms are extremely minimal (a bit too stark in my view), with simply an electrical kettle and the aforementioned document participant on a desk. The bogs range relying on what room kind you select (some have a bathtub and bathe, whereas others simply have a bathe), however embrace complimentary toiletries and pajamas. It is a good place to remain for vacationers who plan to be out of their room so much however wish to keep in a cool spot in a good cooler space.

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6. Marunouchi Lodge

This four-star lodge is positioned in Marunouchi, a central neighborhood that has quick access to the remainder of town. It’s proper subsequent to Tokyo Station, making it actually handy for those who plan to do day journeys or head elsewhere in Japan by way of practice. The property has a number of good eating places, together with French, Japanese, and teppanyaki eateries. For breakfast, you’ll be able to select to have the Western breakfast buffet or a set Japanese menu (each of that are scrumptious). There’s additionally a health middle (one thing I respect increasingly as I grow old).

All rooms have giant home windows (some with a view of the historic practice station) and a contemporary Japanese design, with gentle wooden paneling and cream-colored partitions. The big customary double rooms have huge beds, a desk, and a small seating space. All rooms additionally characteristic a TV, protected, and electrical kettle with tea and low packets. Bathrobes, slippers, and pajamas are offered too, and I like that you may borrow different stuff you would possibly want, like energy adapters, chargers, and even yoga mats. The bogs are small however well-equipped, with numerous complimentary toiletries, bidet bathrooms, and a bathe/tub combo. General, the lodge has a little bit of a businessy really feel (due to the realm), nevertheless it’s actually handy and has the whole lot you want for a cushty keep.

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Tokyo is certainly one of my favourite cities on the planet. You might simply spend every week right here and never even scratch the floor of what there’s to see and do. Simply make sure that to remain in one of many motels above throughout your journey. Do this, and also you’ll make sure to have an excellent keep on this huge, high-tech metropolis.