THE GATE HOTEL RYOGOKU by HULIC

The hotel is very close to Ryogoku Station, just a 2-minute walk. After exiting the station and walking towards the sumo hall, the hotel is right across the street. The surroundings are lovely, and the terrace is perfect for a drink while enjoying the night view. There's a FamilyMart convenience store down a small street to the left after exiting the subway, and a 7-Eleven to the right. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants on the small street next to the subway station – I recommend the ramen shop. The room is quite spacious for Tokyo standards; you can lay out two 28-inch suitcases without feeling cramped. The hotel breakfast is also good; you order one set and then help yourself to the rest from the buffet. The downside is the room's cleanliness. When I opened the coffee machine, the previous guest's capsule was still inside and hadn't been cleaned, leaving it full of stains, which was disgusting. The coffee cups even had lipstick marks on them. The hygiene situation is a real no-go!