Pearl Hotel Kayabacho

I was on a business trip and the hotel room was too small. Staying there for a week was pretty mediocre, honestly. The mattress was misshapen and the pillows weren't comfortable, but the breakfast was indeed good, better than average hotel breakfasts.

The room was a bit small, but perfectly fine for a one-night layover. The bed was quite large. It's a small space, but has everything you need. There was no strange smell, and it had a window, though it couldn't be opened. Although Trip.com said check-in was before midnight, I arrived around 1 AM and someone was still available to help me check in. The check-out time is a bit early, at 10 AM. There are only two small elevators, and they get very crowded, especially during check-out. Make sure you don't cut it too close with your departure time, or you'll be taking the stairs. The door uses an old-fashioned key, which is quite retro.

The hotel's location is excellent, about 200 meters from Kayabacho Station Exit 4. Ginza, Ueno, and Shibuya are all easily accessible. The hotel is a bit old, and the facilities show their age, but the price is reasonable. It's a good choice for those who plan to be out sightseeing all day.

For this price, I can't believe I got a room like something out of a domestic guesthouse. I stayed one night and it was a complete disaster. It was incredibly dirty and awful, the hotel reeked of mildew. It's an old building, and they had dirty mattresses just shoved under the beds. All the facilities were ancient. Seriously, do NOT stay at this hotel. I booked for three nights but couldn't stand it after just one. I rebooked at a different hotel within 1km for the same price. Even though the hotel wouldn't refund me, I simply couldn't stay there any longer.