Guest houses in Tokyo

"I booked a twin room on the 4th floor for two nights and three days in late February for a university entrance exam. It felt like a studio apartment with an extra bed. What I liked: There were two glasses, a microwave, and a kettle, as well as cooking utensils and dish soap, so it seemed possible to buy groceries and cook at the hotel. The water pressure in the shower was a bit weak, but I could still take a bath (I'm 155cm tall and could bend my knees in the tub). The washing machine was a lifesaver; powdered detergent was provided, and there were about six hangers. The bathroom also functions as a dryer, so you can wash and dry your clothes. What I didn't like: It's unavoidable in a big city, but the stairs are very narrow and steep, making it difficult to go up and down with a large suitcase. The usable outlets were in the bathroom and next to the table, hidden between the wall and the bed, so they were inaccessible. If you need to charge your phone, I recommend a dual-charging adapter. The circuit breaker seems to trip at night; if you run the dryer continuously, it stops in the middle of the night. That's why I've given the facilities a minus one. The location was a bit hard to find, but it's less than a 20-minute walk from Ueno Station, and you can get to the Matsuzakaya department store and the Hirokoji Station ticket gate in about 3 minutes. There's also a convenience store nearby, which is very convenient. The hotel staff's service was excellent; even though it was only via email and phone, they were very kind and polite. They also offer luggage storage until 2 PM after the 11 AM check-out (you can leave your bags in the room). I also happened to meet the cleaning staff, who greeted me with a smile, which was pleasant. This has been a long review, but personally, I had a very comfortable three-day stay. I hope this is helpful for everyone."

"I booked a double room, but Ctrip said it was for one adult only. In reality, it was a double dorm room, suitable for two people. This was a misleading information provided by the hotel on Ctrip. Therefore, it's best to contact the hotel to confirm your reservation. As compensation, they upgraded me to a single room for the first two days and a double dorm for the next two. The bathroom is located in the basement. Shampoo and shower gel are provided, but towels are not. Washing machines and hairdryers are available for an additional fee. Free coffee is available on the first floor in the evening. Hot and cold drinking water is available throughout the day, along with cups. Toothbrushes and toothpaste are not provided. The restrooms are shared and basic, located on each floor. It's very quiet at night. It's very close to Kitashinagawa Subway Station, just a few steps away. The pictures show the bathroom and single room."

"Please note that if you are checking in after 9 PM, you must contact the hotel in advance to receive the main gate code for self-check-in; otherwise, you will not be able to enter the main gate. Normally, they should send you the code via email, but for some reason, I didn't receive it through Ctrip. The owner asked me to also report this to Ctrip, and I have already done so. Overall, everything else was good."