MIMARU TOKYO HATCHOBORI

It's within walking distance to a number of different train stations and train lines so connectivity is not an issue so long as you don't mind walking a few blocks and having to switch lines. Great dining options all around (shout out to the torikizoku just right outside the hotel which I failed to notice during initial research but where we ended up dining at twice) Love the staff, conversant in English, warm, friendly and helpful. Many many thumbs up! Stayed in the Pokemon themed room and loved it. Well-themed and appointed. Great ensuite toilet and bathroom. Spacious seating/dining area. In fact, the room was so spacious I could spread out 4 whole suitcases on the floor to pack our loot leisurely. A luxury in space starved Tokyo. There was a bedside window that was covered up but letting in light from the outside throughout the entire night. Didn't bother us but some may find that less than restful. Weirdly non-functional kitchenette; cutlery, crockery, stove and hood provided but no pots and pans. No matter since we didn't need to cook (again, so many good dining options at the doorstep!) but for those who do, you may want to enquire with the staff if they loan them out or something. Dryer in the laundry room could be more powerful; remember to clear the lint and stick to smaller loads!

The design of the kid bunks is very thoughtful, with a little extra headboard so lights elsewhere would not get in the eyes of sleeping kids. Each bunk bed had its own reading light. Pokemon room was such a fun surprise for the kids! And it’s nice that the bath is separate from the toilet.

The hotel is located in an office area, very quiet and easy to reach from Haneda, and very close to line H and T. I strongly recommend you to get a PASMO card at Haneda airport, it can be used in bus, metro and JR trains (no Shinkansen) as well as in many shops, and you can charge it at the hotel. There are plenty of small restaurants and grocery shops, check whether the restaurant you want to go to is open over the WE. The hotel staff were all very friendly and very helpful. They ordered a big taxi for us to Haneda for 9000 EUR, it looked like a VIP car. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfy. Be aware of the cleaning schedule at the time you check in, staff will guide you through.

The staff at the front desk and the cleaning crew are so nice and accommodating. The staff at the front desk, whether they are on day or night shift, always greet us and smiling. The room is just perfect for the three of us with all the facilities that you can say it's 'a home away from home', kitchenette is fully equipped with all the utensils. The laundry facilities are located on the 2nd floor, with a coin changing machine next to it. The area is full of little eateries, and mini marts like Lawsons, Family Mart, and a Sugi Pharmacy nearby. The Tokyo train station is less than 20 mins walk away and great for catching Shinkansen trains. We use the Hibiya line, which is like 5 minutes’ walk, from the stay to Akihabara. Thank you to the front desk staff for arranging our taxi to Narita Airport which takes a lot of stress out of us. Mimaru apartment is our go to apartment hotel whenever we are in Japan.

Hotel was very well located, around a 5 minute walk from Hatchobori and Kayabacho station, which connects to many other lines. Many convenience stores,restaurants and drug store nearrby. Tokyo station a 15 minute walk or two bus stops away. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were decently sized for Japanese standards, clean and came with basic amenities and beds were very comfortable. Towels are changed everyday but cleaning every four days. There is washing and drying facilities which is coin operated.