About Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya
About 25 minutes from the Ghibli Museum and Meiji Jingu, the Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya offers modern, three-star accommodations with free Wi-Fi.
Standard amenities in the single, twin, and double guest rooms include a flat-screen satellite television, mini refrigerator, and an electric kettle, as well as complimentary toiletries and slippers. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
The Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya welcomes travellers 24/7. A coin laundry and massage services are available on site.
The daily breakfast buffet features both traditional Japanese and Western dishes. There are several restaurants within walking distance, as well as convenience stores and a supermarket in the Asagaya station, a one-minute walk.
Shinjuku and central Tokyo are only a few stops away on the Chuo line, putting guests within easy reach of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Ginza, and the Imperial Palace.
Positive Reviews
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Steps from the train station...
Guests who don't mind a bit of a commute or who like a quieter atmosphere at night appreciate the hotel's location just a few steps from the Asagaya train station, which offers both local and express routes to Shinjuku and central Tokyo. There are plenty of unique local restaurants as well as international chains such as Starbucks within walking distance, as well as grocery and convenience stores.
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Expect excellent hospitality...
Many guests describe the hotel's staff as very friendly, professional, and pleased to provide new visitors with all the information they need. Some of the personnel are fluent in both English and Japanese, a great plus for international travellers, though most guests find they are able to communicate well enough with all of the team members despite the occasional language gap.
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All the basics....
Travellers on a budget generally find the hotel asks a very reasonable price for its simple and compact rooms, which offer a comfortable bed, hot shower, and free Wi-Fi.
Negative Reviews
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Getting a little old and tired...
Some guests describe the decor as a bit tired and outdated, and note that the floors, walls, and bathrooms are due for some maintenance or replacement as well.
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Clean freaks, take note...
Though most guests find the overall level of housekeeping acceptable, few would describe the hotel as "sparkling," and suggest that it's perhaps not the best choice for someone who travels with a white glove.
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Too smoky or noisy for some...
A few non-smoking guests have reported cigarette odour in the corridors, and light sleepers have noted poor sound insulation between rooms.