Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo Tamachi

“Decent value for money”

The location is very good, mere minutes from Timachi JR station where you can take the Yamanote line to Haneda or to Tokyo Central. A few minutes further on is Mita underground station. You can't use your JR card here so you'd need to either buy a single use or a 1-2-3 day ticket. This type of ti... more

The location is very good, mere minutes from Timachi JR station where you can take the Yamanote line to Haneda or to Tokyo Central. A few minutes further on is Mita underground station. You can't use your JR card here so you'd need to either buy a single use or a 1-2-3 day ticket. This type of ticket is for tourist and you'd need to present your passport to purchase it. We did buy a 3 day one but found it was of limited use as we already had the JR pass and you can use that a lot (if you're travelling by underground to Shinagawa station and want to transfer to the JR line for the Shinkansen you'll need to pay 140 yen for the adjustment fee. You present the adjustment ticket and your JR ticket to the gate inspector). Back to the hotel. The reception staff are very friendly and do speak limited English. At reception there's a range of free toiletries, creams etc. Also free here is the coffee machine and an ice maker for iced coffee. There's also a ice machine on the 8th floor, same room as the washer/dryers and microwave, but the ice here is big chunks of it. The room is typical Japanese business style, very small with an equally small but deep bath tub with overhead shower. If you use the eco choice (they'll make up your bed but won't change the sheets) they'll leave you a bottle of water. They will still change the towels. Back to the washing machine and dryer. The washer takes 300 yen and dispenses detergent automatically as part of the price. The dryer is 100 yen for 30 minutes. There's also a vending machine in this room. All in all, a nice place to stay. At the end of my 3 week tour of Japan I'll be back in Tokyo staying at a hotel in Tokyo Bay. It'll be interesting to compare but I'd have no problem staying here again.

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“Typical Japanese business hotel”

The hotel is very conveniently located as it is a mere 5mins walking distance from the Tamachi station. There were also about 3 convenience stores located along the hotel. You can take the Yamanote Line directly from this station too. Location wise, it was terrific. Everything about the hotel w... more

The hotel is very conveniently located as it is a mere 5mins walking distance from the Tamachi station. There were also about 3 convenience stores located along the hotel. You can take the Yamanote Line directly from this station too. Location wise, it was terrific. Everything about the hotel was great except that it was really small (typical Japanese business hotel standard) that it is impossible to lay two big suitcases down (you need to let one stand in order to open/close the door properly). The bed was comfortable and the water pressure was good. Once again, the bathroom was also pretty small. The hotel provides free coffee at the lobby every morning. They also provide basic amenities (such as shower caps, tea/coffee packs, face mask, body lotion etc) at their reception for free. There are also washing machines & dryers (JPY 300 per use if I am not mistaken) located at the 8th floor (if you are a non-smoker, you might want to avoid staying at this floor as I did smell some cigarette smell when I was at the floor so I assume this is where the smoking rooms are located). Did not try the breakfast so am unable to comment on that. All in all, if you're on a budget and looking for an affordable & comfortable hotel, this is the hotel for you.

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“Comfortable hotel”

We stayed for 3 days. Very convenient and comfortable hotel. Closed to the Tamachi train station and accessible to the haneda airport. Hotel is a bussiness hotel. Staffs are friendly, speaks a little english and accomodating. Check in and check was fast. The room is small, clean and tidy. Room li... more

We stayed for 3 days. Very convenient and comfortable hotel. Closed to the Tamachi train station and accessible to the haneda airport. Hotel is a bussiness hotel. Staffs are friendly, speaks a little english and accomodating. Check in and check was fast. The room is small, clean and tidy. Room lighting was perfect. Bed was comfortable, clean and good linen. Bathroom is small but very clean, good water pressure, good amenities, and with good quality body soap and shampoo. Breakfast was very standard for 800 yen. It is a recommended hotel for a couple travellers who visit Tokyo.

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“nice budget hotel at great location.”

We arrived at dark. So a bit difficult to find. but from next day onwards, it was great. near to Tamachi station. the various eatery, 1$ store, 24 hr shop etc. That was our first night in Japan experiencing the small unique room of Japan. small little room which has everything you need inside th... more

We arrived at dark. So a bit difficult to find. but from next day onwards, it was great. near to Tamachi station. the various eatery, 1$ store, 24 hr shop etc. That was our first night in Japan experiencing the small unique room of Japan. small little room which has everything you need inside the room. unbelievable. Staff at the dining hall doesn't speak English but Chinese.

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