APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae

Hotel is in great position close to public transport and Asakusa also on the Sumida River which is good for a long stroll along the river path. Nice to have a soak in the spa after long walks around Tokyo. The #42 bus stops right outside the front door giving quick, cheap travel to Tokyo Station and others along the route. Return stop is only about 100 meters (maybe less) on other side of the street.

1. The location is very close to subway station, can get to Narita airport directly. 2. The community is calm and comfortable, just besides the Tokyo skystreet. 3. The room is very comfortable and enough space compared to other hotel in Japan. 4. Hot spring in 12th floor is amazing, must try!

APA hotels are brilliant and this one is the most comfortable yet affordable of them all. Soft beds, all lights switchable from the bed, small but well organized room, big desk, lots of sockets for work. Warm yet ventilated. rooms have air cleaners and humidifiers, kettle and small fridge. Two different kinds of shoes and spa-kimono. You get new towels, green tea, and bathroom utensils daily (brushes, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbands, razors, etc.). This hotel also has the best public spa on the 12th floor which is small but with an awesome view to the Skytree and lit up bridges over Sumida river. The spa has two pools, indoor and smaller outdoor, super warm water circa 41-43 degrees celsius, 3 wash stations, and a standing shower. The hotel is close to Senso-ji temple complex and the Skytree. There is a direct train Skyaccess to the Narita airport, it’s a little slower than the Skyliner, but 2x cheaper.

Service was amazing. After a couple of nights in a room with musty sheets and next to the elevator with people talking and waking me up a few times a night, I asked to be moved. Not only did they move me, but the room was ready right then and gave me a room on the 12th floor - very convenient to the amenities. First room and women's bath had a beautiful view of the river and Tokyo Skytree. The bath was great and rarely very busy. Room was very clean. Very convenient between 2 metro stations and a bus stop right out the front door.

The location is a convenient 4min walk from Kuramae station (there are 2 Kuramae stations so it's the one further north) and 10min walk to Asakusa station. It has an on-site restaurant (with special offers for guests) and two onsens (one indoors and one open-air) with a great view of the river and Tokyo Skytree. We were allowed to leave our suitcases before check-in, although they weren't secured in a room but left out in the lobby with a tag on them. The hotel is not responsible for the safekeeping of any valuables so be aware. The rooms are cleaned every three days but a new set of toiletries, robes and towels are left out every day.