Hotels near Chogen-ji Temple, Tokyo

Best area of Tokyo- mid-century modern residential area close to Ueno Park - very quiet considering in the middle of the city-lots to see and do- the rooms are good size for Tokyo- staff were very attentive- restaurant on site- only downside was the noise from hallway and nearby rooms as the joint is not soundproof- otherwise all good in the hood

The hotel is 5 mins walk from Sugamo Station that has both subway and JR trains, which makes it a good area to live in. There are shops and restaurants all around. The hotel is clean and provides free bottles of water, though the water from the tap is suitable for drinking. The staff is friendly and helpful, both English speaking and non-English speaking.

I am writing a review for a hotel I stayed at and was extremely satisfied with. I was thoroughly impressed with both the service attitude and the facilities. The hotel staff were very patient and friendly—if you had any questions, you could always ask them, and they would gladly assist. The public areas of the hotel are elegant and clean, and enjoying a cup of complimentary freshly brewed coffee here was a wonderful way to recharge. The room decor features a strong Showa-era style. You can’t imagine how happy I was when I woke up one morning, turned on the radio, and found it playing the Vienna New Year’s Concert! Although the room is vintage, it is exceptionally clean and fully equipped. The hotel is located right next to the University of Tokyo, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll on a sunny afternoon. Overall, this is a great value-for-money Showa-style hotel. During my stay, I caught a glimpse of what reminded me of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

Stayed on this hotel for 2 nights. Location is super convenient, just 2 mins away from Tabata Station (Yamanote Line). You can store your luggage if you arrive earlier than check in time. Note: the road from the station to the hotel is a bit uphill. Staff is also very accommodating. Check out process is also swift as they have machine for express check out. My room is at 3F, Lobby is 4F. Cleanliness is okay, just a bit dusty on the window part. Shower and bath area is what you expect from typical business hotel. Will definitely staff again if I need to go to Tokyo!

I liked this place. A pretty standard classic capsule hotel: sizeable capsule with a console, daily turnover service, large shower and onsen room with an attached steam room. Service was good: they have an army of twinks working there after hours, it was like being checked in by BTS. All issues I had with my capsule (broken lightbulb) were addressed quickly and cheerfully. Sometimes it kinda seemed like they were laughing at a few of the foreign guests, but you know what, fair. This place is kinda rules heavy, with lots of notices posted around the property. There is no eating or drinking in the capsules, and instead you have to go to this common area that feels a bit like a hospice for abandoned uncles. Vending machines, manga library, smoking cubicles, that sorta thing. Clean and tidy though, equal numbers of dudes using it for remote working and day drinking (I have a feeling that some ppl live in this place). They have the usual elaborate system of lockers and keys, but they will store your luggage for you while you are out. No need to check out in the day. Overall a chill experience. While I was staying there though some dude did have a mini breakdown about what he saw as it's shortcomings, so I just wanted to comment on that. According to him the place was disgusting. He was especially perturbed by the housekeeping service and the showers. His claim was the the toilets were dirty and that it was unacceptable to fold bedsheets on the floor. Mind you, he was having this rant at 10:30 - checkout is at 10:00, meaning that a whole stampede of airport-bound weebs had just taken spicy ramen fuelled power dumps so they could get out of there on time. Most of the day the facilities were pretty spotless in my opinion. In regards to folding the bedsheets on the floor, I dunno what in the Disney princess he was expecting, but there really isn't anywhere else to do it. I think it's unreasonable to expect little doves to come fly your linens into your capsule tbh. The capsules are literally on... the floor! What do you want? His overall complaint that the space was generally messy was a lot more valid. At this point I had a suspicion that they kind of segregated foreigners from Japanese customers. It's true, that the foreign floor was a bit of a tip - luggage thrown around, empty bottles everywhere, garbage. I went up to the Japanese floors to snoop around a bit. Spotless. (Pictures of both included for comparison) In this case I think the call is coming from inside the capsule, not really fair to hold the staff accountable to your own messy manners. His final gripe was about the showers - specifically the lack of private cubicles. Private cubicles were not advertised anywhere and Japanese onsens are pretty standardly communal spaces, so again I dunno what he wanted. Maybe a shower, with a curtain? Maybe a shower with a door? Maybe a shower with a psychic forcefield that would make his ex girlfriends forget his underwhelming junk and prevent his father from behind disappointed in him? I'm not sure. But I guess the dozen shower stations with soap, shampoo, and face wash weren't cutting it. In fact a lot of the Western guests seemed pretty pranged out by the shower situation, waiting until like two am to wash up and then scurrying around the baths with a hand towel infront of their package like a little purse. If you regret going bald, that's on you. Kinda silly, but if you are bashful maybe this also isn't the hotel for you. Unreasonable though to blame the establishment for you own shame. Anyway, that's all to say the worst part of my stay was for sure the ranting and raving from an unshowered backpacker while I was trying to have a lie in. Otherwise a pretty decent stay.

Grids Tokyo Ueno hotel & hostel has a great location. Nearby train station and shopping areas. Easy access to many attractions. Have a shared kitchen where we can make our own food. Very vibrant places with many different people who come from different countries. Shared bathrooms and toilets are clean and comfortable to use. Have paid to use laundry service available. Beds are clean and comfortable.

I had a very satisfying stay. The facilities were well-equipped, and the bed space was generous, ensuring a comfortable sleep. There was plenty of room under the bed for a suitcase and a travel bag. There are many shops nearby, and the Tsukuba Express and Ginza Line right outside are very convenient. It's a bit far from Asakusa Station, so if you have luggage, remember to navigate and avoid the Senso-ji Temple area; take another route. My roommates were all considerate, and it was very quiet at night, though it's inevitable if you happen to get a snorer, haha.

I had a pleasant stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring all my needs were met with a smile. The hotel’s amenities were top-notch, and the overall ambiance was welcoming and comfortable. The only minor downside was that the room was small. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to others looking for a quality experience!

The front desk staff were very helpful, and the hotel was very clean. It's about a 10-minute walk from the hotel to Nippori Station. We chose to stay here on our last night because the car rental place was nearby, and in the morning, we could take the Airport Express directly to the airport. There's a Lawson convenience store near the hotel, so we bought instant noodles to bring back. The hotel cafe staff were incredibly kind; they even prepared our noodles and brought them to our table. Breakfast only consisted of bread and coffee. The only inconvenience was that the men's bathroom was on the 4th floor, while the women's was on the 5th. My room happened to be right in front of the women's bathroom, so it was very convenient for me. However, it was a bit of a hassle for my husband and son, who had to go downstairs to shower, wash their faces, and brush their teeth.

They have a nice bathhouse in the basement. Capsules do feel a bit small. Lockers are small, but you can put your stuff in your capsule or outside of it. Would book again, it's an authentic Japanese experience.