Universal Haneda — Hotel in Tokyo

On our way back from a longer holiday in northern Japan, we spent the final three days in Tokyo. As we had an early morning flight on the final day, we wanted to stay fairly close to Haneda airport. After doing some internet research, we settled for Universal Haneda in Ota-ku, a rather traditional residential area not too far from the airport. This turned out to be the right choice.||It’s a small apartment hotel, rather basic but comfortable. Our room (407) was clean and cozy with comfortable beds for a family of three. It also had great light from outside. The bathroom had a tiny bathtub into which I barely fit. All is basically self-service (including the small laundry room, which we made use of after a trip of some three weeks) but the gentleman in the reception was very helpful indeed. He also spoke fluent English (which in our case was not necessary because my wife is Japanese).||The only downside was that it was quite complicated to get to the hotel from Tokyo Station. We ended up taking three different subways and then had another 15-20 minute walk. I doubt I had managed it by myself. But the area itself is very nice with plenty of shops and restaurants. And it was very easy to get to the airport on a...

Staff were rude and unfriendly and there is an insistence on having to ask them for anything you need (cups and saucers etc) which given that its a self-contained apartment should simply be included. On meeting with the reception staff on arrival was shown a big diagram of how to segregate rubbish into five different bins. Ok yes willing to do that. However on entering the apartment there were only two very tiny bins provided in there and also no plastic bags in which to actually divide the rubbish. This was totally illogical and just added more inconvenience and frustration to the stay. The entire wall of the lift featured stern rules in large red writing on posters and the place had cameras everywhere. This gave the feeling of a prison for this reason and this made me feel very uneasy. Overall a very weird place to stay and for the above reasons this place hardly had a welcoming holiday vibe. For this reason, I would most definitely not...

The apartment is compact but spacious with linen, bedding supplied. Close to Haneda Airport with regular Bus service (about 30minutes) from Stop 11 at Haneda International Terminal using Route 11 & 21 bus to Naka-Kojiya bus stop about 100 meters to Universal Haneda. There is train service to Otorii Train Station which is about 15minute walk. The Studio Apartment has fully equipped Kitchen including Microwave Oven, Induction Stove, but you have to ask for plates & utensils which is then provided. Have to buy all supplies including coffee, tea etc. There Family Mart and 7-Eleven close by for your basic supplies. I found it easier to commute into Tokyo CBD using Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport.|Reasonably priced spacious clean and comfortable within reasonable distance from Haneda Airport and Tokyo CBD by bus and...