Dormy Inn Akihabara

"My husband and I are very happy we picked this hotel for our first time in Tokyo, Japan.\nWe picked a japanese style room, it is not flashy or the roominess than most Americans are used to, but the ac is brilliant, and the private shower was a must-have.\nSoundproofing is so good; you hear no one, not even in the hall. Very clean room, though honestly, I wish there was no tv and that area for a mirror and hanging clothing or such personal preference.\nBit of a chicken to test out the baths, but we are still here for a bit, so maybe."

"This place is so friendly and delicious! Their breakfast is absolutely superb with multiple hot options and delicious little cakes and lots of pickles. There is a public bath upstairs and free ice cream afterwards! There's also midnight ramen! The rooms are tiny but you don't need more than a bed and a toilet when you've got Tokyo right at your doorstep! It costs 1,000 yen an hour for late checkout which is helpful if you don't want to haul your bags around for a few hours."

"This is a cozy, hospitable, and accessible 3-star Japanese business hotel. It is steps away from the subway station, and close to shops and restaurants. The rooms although small, were perfect for a solo trip. It was comfortable and spacious enough for one person.\n\nThe bed and pillows, especially when accustomed to Western style hotel beds, were very firm and lacked support. However, after walking 30k steps and using the communal open air bath, I managed to sleep like a baby. Other than that, the room was completely functional with a cool/heat system that was easy to operate with Google translate. There was a TV, kettle, bars and hooks to hang clothes.\n\nThe communal bath, while small, was an incredible amenity. I visited during December, around the 25th, so there was quiet, twinkling music playing holiday covers on the speaker in the baths, hall, and common areas. I personally enjoyed this and it added to the relaxation and whimsy of my trip. Being jet lagged, and with the generous hours of operation, I was able to find a time to soak in the open air bath by myself. It was perfect.\n\nThere are all kinds of shampoo, conditioners, and body wash for guests to use. The showers had great pressure and all had mirrors, stools, and a small counter. The indoor bath was deep enough for me to lay back and soak my whole body. The outdoor bath was small, so it’s harder to use when more guests are using the space.\n\nThere are individual sink/mirror vanity seats, fully stocked with hair ties, cotton pads, hair brushes, skin cleanser and lotion. Every sink has a blow dryer as well. The locker/vanity area also had a toilet, lockers, and a washer/dryer.\n\nAnother amazing feature of communal bath are the free Yakuit and Ice-cream in the lounge area. There’s a small manga library, water cooler, microwave, and two different vending machines.\n\nWhile it may not be everyone’s taste, I personally loved the Japanese breakfast. It’s basically rice, side dishes, grilled mackerel/salmon, egg, natto, tofu, and miso soup. Since I was up so early and making day trips, I really appreciated getting so much nutrition in to start the day. There was a little bit of variety each day, and on Christmas morning, they served strawberry white cake. There were some Western items, but why would you waste your time on bacon and eggs when in Japan?\n\nThe staff were so friendly and hospitable. I do not speak Japanese, and I was able to use translation apps to get help. They graciously helped me ship my luggage to Kyoto. Also, keep in mind that you do need to drop off your room key before leaving, and then (depending on the staff member) show ID to get your key back. This was not a problem for me.\n\nOverall, I loved it here and I recommend this hotel to anyone who needs an affordable stay in central Tokyo."