Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya — Attraction in Tokyo

Smile Hotel is a Chain of "business" hotels where the rooms are no frills. A Bed, small counter, a suitcase rack, closet, and bathroom. Under bed storage as well. The rooms are not large but for a solo traveler they are an excellent deal. 2 bed rooms are also available.

The staff speak English, and signs are in English throughout. They are very helpful. They will hold your bags before check-in if you arrive early, and after check out for the day at no extra cost. They provide a wide range of amenities including robes, cotton swabs, shower caps and other toiletries. Coin op washer and dryer and a microwave in the lobby. Staff will make change if you need it. Free Wi-fi and Paid VOD service available. Every floor has vending machines, with floors 3-5 having alcohol vending machines as well.

A thing to note is that all in room AC units and centrally set to heat or cold and are switched twice a year during the spring and fall. You can use the in room dehumidifier's fan functions to help circulate the air as well. The windows do open, but some rooms face the train tracks and can be very loud. The windows keep out all noise when closed.

The location is perfect for those traveling into the city center as it's right next to the JR Asagaya Station with access to both the Chuo Local and Chuo Rapid lines. It's about 12 minutes to Shinjuku on the Chuo Rapid, 15 minutes for the local. The Marunouchi subway line is a short 10 minute walk away for the Minami-Asagaya Station.

There are plenty of restaurants and bars due to the proximity to the station, and the covered shopping district provides plenty of shopping and rtestaurant options. From local bard to fast food chains.

If you are a solo traveler looking for a good location, a good price, and a no frills room, you can't do...

The room was not what I was expecting, however, I loved it. The room size was a lot smaller than what was depicted in the pictures. I would think it is one of the smaller ones available, but I did not see the other rooms for comparison. I am not that tall and neither is my wife, so the room was...our size. Room was clean and well kept by the daily service provided. The front desk was helpful whenever we had questions or needed assistance. Location was awesome. To Shinjuku, it is about 15 minutes by train. To Disneyland, it is about 45 minutes to an hour. The location of the hotel is surrounded by restaurants and convenience stores. It is right next to a train station, its only loud if you keep the windows open. There is a grocery store and bakery nearby, best part of the location really. And then there's the Asagaya Strip, where you can find a load of things. I'd stay here again and this was my first trip to Japan. To the staff, thank you for everything, this was a great trip....

Stayed here the prior year so figured I would come back again. Stayed 2 weeks this year!. Really close to the train station which is very convenient. You can Hear the train once in awhile, but not enough to bother you. I Stayed in a semi double room which was perfect for me because I was a solo traveler. They have coin operated drink machines on most levels, some also have alcohol in them. Staff was friendly and helpful. Staff are able to speak enough English to help you with what you need. They also have 2 washer and dryer which are coin operated, you do not have to add detergent because the machine does it automatically. Alot of great small restaurants in the area. You are about 15 min train ride to shinjuku. I liked staying in asagaya because it's a little quieter at night and not super packed with people, like in downtown tokyo. Price was great for me, saved alot of money staying at this location. I will most definitely be staying here again next year when...