Asakusa Tobu Hotel

If we were to visit Tokyo again, we would stay here! The location is perfect: - Train station (Ginza Line & Asakusa Line) right over the road. We used the Ginza Line every day. It was super convenient. - 3-5 min walk to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise-Dori Street. - 7/11 2 doors away - super handy! - Chain food restaurants such as Ichiran Damen 3 doors away and others close by (Coco Curry House, Starbucks). - 5 min walk from the river with an amazing view of the Skytree. - There’s a long alleyway of food places that starts 30 seconds from the hotel - you will never be stuck for food near the hotel, that’s for sure! The hotel itself was wonderful. Very clean and our room was a great size, with views of the temple and surrounding area. Room had 2 3/4 beds together which was great and had lots of room. The hotel also accepted and held our luggage that we had shipped from Osaka. It had a great sized bathroom with a huge bath, which was great for evenings after 20,000+ steps during the day! They also have vending machines on certain floors and, something we found very handy which we had never seen before, was that there’s an option on the TV to check what washing machines are free and how long is left on the cycle so you’re not back and forward. We absolutely loved our stay and would absolutely stay again. I really felt the location really helped make our trip as it was convenient to get around Tokyo.

Excellent location close to 3 stations (Tokyo metro, Toei & JR, all named Asakusa). The hotel sells the Japan Metro/Toei 72 hour pass (not valid on JR), which is a great deal for getting around. The metro station is just opposite, with a department store above. The basement selling food is great for buying breakfast (the hotel breakfast ends at 10+,am as their lunch service starts from 11.30am) or dinner (20-30% off most cooked food e.g. yakitori, croquette, bento etc. in the food hall after 6 or 7pm, as the mall closes at 8pm. The famous Ichiran Ramenses just next door. Perfect base for visiting Asakusa and the rest of Tokyo (Shinjuku is about 40 minutes away by metro; Akihabara & Ginza about 20 minutes away.) Beds are wider than normal and can comfortably fit an adult & a child (can share bed for free, up to 12 years old). Be aware though that the Twin B room only has standing space between the bed and all 3 walls/window. 2 cushioned chairs & a small table are provided but it's often covered by our stuff as there's storage, except for under the bed. There is a small cupboard where the cups are kept, and a shallow drawer under the TV. No wardrobe for clothes but there are about 8 hangers (of which 2 for pants) on 2 clothes knob in the entrance, which is quite narrow. It's great that the toilet is separate from the bathroom (Japanese deep bathtub + shower so you can DIY an onsen experience), and the sink is outside. Shower pressure / jet is strong & powerful and makes for good massage after a day of sightseeing. Staff are all very helpful and I never had to wait long for check-in, check-out, to enquire, to request more towels or borrow umbrella etc. Laundrette is 500¥ for 3kg wash & dry. Our room had a view of the Sumida River & Asahi building. I'm definitely recommending this hotel! (if your credit card has a good rate, choose to settle in JPY instead of your home currency proposed by the payment terminal)

Location was perfect. Very near the subway, although it's quite a ride going to places like Shibuya and Shinjuku. But entrance to the Ginza line was just a 2min walk. Rooms were spacious, considering this is Tokyo. Rooms and the entire hotel felt very well kept. Convenience stores are nearby. It's quiet at night, which is perfect for resting. Checkin and checkout were a breeze. Area feels safe and you'll not run out of things to explore. Will definitely recommend to friends. We had a wonderful stay in this hotel and will definitely consider staying here again in the future. We found a gem in Tokyo!

After spending 2 nights in the Hello Kitty Sakura Room, we moved rooms for our next 2 nights in the Hello Kitty Wa-modern Room.. we definitely felt more comfortable in the Wa-modern room as it didn’t have the raised tatami area & also had actual chairs in the sitting area. This seemed to create more space to get around in the room. I’d definitely recommend the Wa-modern over the Sakura if you have older children & lots of luggage. The hotel is in a great area of Asakusa, and is close to the Temple, Skytree and Train Stations. We would stay here again for sure.

Loved this hotel and would stay here again when we visit Tokyo again!! - staff very accommodating and helpful - excellent location, very near Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori St., directly across Asakusa Station (Ginza Line) - near our favorite restaurants - Ichiran, Yakiniku Like, Sushiro, Asakusa Gyukatsu - supermarkets close by - Matsuya across, Aeon within walking distance - 711 just beside the hotel, Family Mart also very close - close to the 24hr Don Quijote Asakusa (around 7mins walk) - close to many drugstores Sugi, Matsumoto Kiyoshi for shopping - room very very clean and spacious for Japan standards - our room had a nice view of Asakusa