Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shimbashi-Karasumoriguchi

Not so clean hotel as compared to others I’ve stayed at. The area gets noisy at night. The hotel bathroom tiles needs improvements as they’re full of black moss, the walls and ceilings are mouldy as well. The pajamas makes my skin itch so I didn’t wear it. Not so great service as compared to the other parts of Japan too. Will not book again if possible. The only upside is the convenient location.

It's about 10 minute walk from Shimbashi station which is huge (many train/subway lines intersect there). The area is jam-packed with people and many food stores and advertising so it can get quite disorientating. But once you get your bearings, it's not difficult to find the hotel. There are many and wide variety of food options and convenience stores within walking distance - from frills-free udon/soba places, Chinese-style ramen, fast katsudon, to drinking places that let you grill fresh seafood. The hotel is clean, self check-in and -out were smooth. Amenities are available at the ground floor to be picked up if necessary. I did not opt for breakfast and unable to comment about it.

Friendly service and accessible location. Lively neighborhood.