Via Inn Prime Nihonbashi Ningyocho

We picked this hotel because we wanted one that is new, modern looking, and clean. And it was excellent!!! There was automated check in but we went to the counter staff and they were fabulous! Excellent staff -- from check in, to daily interactions, and to check out! The room has a good layout, making good use of a small space. We had ample space for ourselves, our suitcases and our shopping! We stayed for 8 nights so we had quite a bit of stuff in the room. The hotel provides clean towels and pyjamas daily. That's wonderful! There are 4 laundry machines which can do washing AND drying with detergent provided in small batches (1kg or 3kg). And we can see from our room which washing machine is available because there's an screen on the hotel TV for it. Very useful and convenient! The neighborhood of offices and local vibes are fabulous. Lots of small eateries for locals. Some had English menus. Those without English menus were still very obliging and we got by ordering by pointing at pictures and using Google Translate. Overall, we felt that eateries in Ningyocho area offered better value than in tourist areas like Shibuya, Asakusa, etc. Cos many of these local restaurants are locally owned, serving the office workers and families (there's an elementary school behind the hotel). We also see Japanese domestic tourists. Lastly, this hotel is in a great location. Nearest is Ningyocho station, but you can easily walk to 2 other stations nearby. So we were able to get to many different places, even to the outskirts of Tokyo from this hotel. BTW sidewalks here are fabulous for walking. So we walked from the hotel to Ginza (only about 30mins; Tsujiki would be about 49 mins walk) through the Nihonbashi area. Along the walk to Ginza, we checked out the shopping at Takashimaya, Meidiya, Mont Bell (Japanese camping gear).

Room is clean, bed is comfortable and location is good . The area has many eateries, convenience shops like Lawson/7 Eleven and Ningyocho metro is also nearby with easy access to anywhere including to Haneda airport. Staff is friendly . Breakfast is good and also like that the hotel has 4 washing machines for you to do your laundry. Availability of the washing machine and washing time remaining can be checked from the TV in the room.

The location was fabulous as not in a very crowded location, which made for easier moving day with bags to the train station. There is a train station with an elevator to ground level (a little hard to find, but was able to ask the guy in the information booth) and only a 4-minute walk to the hotel, but as I found in Japan took us way longer to find exit's and the way out of train stations. There were many nice food options within a short 5-minute walk for walk a wee bit further 15 to 20 minute walk and there were even more very good food options. The amenities bar (if that's what it is called) was great and had a great selection for free. Liked the shower / bath room, being that you didn't need to step into the bath to shower and the heat and pressure were great.

Room is of decent size by japanese standard. Its clean. Can't complaint.

Great location, clean, comfortable. Everything you would need for a business or leisure stay in Tokyo. Grocery store 7/11 across the street 20 meters. Perfect transportation options both for an airport or city sightseeing.