I wasn't a fan of the futon bed and next time will choose the western style bed.

I really enjoyed the public bath and the Japanese breakfast. They're located on a quiet side street but it's just a few block walk to multiple train stations and many restaurants. The staff was excellent, very polite and quick to respond to any and all requests. The cafe has an excellent sound system and plays jazz in the afternoons and evenings, a great place to spend an hour or two listening to jazz greats like Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Stayed in May 2024

Not used to futon, will book a book next time.

Nice staff, great location.

Stayed in April 2024

Helpful staff, clean room, great location

Stayed in March 2024

Room was too small for packing things into our luggages. Perhaps 2 people is the ideal max for the room we booked. Instead of using key cards, only ONE physical key was given for unlocking the room door.

Public bath and lounge area with massage chairs, vending machines, and some books in the basement level. Friendly staff who even offered us free gifts during checkout. Complimentary delicious Japanese cuisine for breakfast. Tamago kake gohan, or TKG for short, was the best.

Stayed in March 2024

I loved how hospitable and kind all of the reception were. They even made me an origami dragon for my birthday.

Stayed in January 2024

Very kind staff, clean facilities, and great breakfast.

Stayed in December 2023

An unimaginable accommodation experience. I will visit again if I have the chance.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

From the moment we walked in we felt the exceptional and warm hospitality of the entire team at Ochanomizu. The team went above and beyond to accomodate requests, with their communication and to create an environment that was extremely welcoming and comfortable. The breakfast, in room bathing facilities and location were all excellent, and we really appreciated the massage chairs after long days of exploring. We have been to Tokyo a number of times and Ochanomizu has been our favourite place to stay, it felt like a home away from home. If your are looking for a more traditional and intimate place to stay, in a quieter area, this is perfect! Thank you to all the team for their round the clock service, friendliness and gifts. We can’t wait to come back (:

Stayed in October 2023

Actually, there is nothing.

We had a really good time at the Ryokan and I personally would recommend it to everyone else who would like to have a traditional japanese stayover during their holiday. The staff was super nice during our stay and really helpful regarding questions. It was our first time experiencing sleeping in a futon, which definitely is something you have to get used to :'D But it was a nice try! Our room was really clean and also very cozy, if you'd ask me. The location itself is really good, not at any hot spot area, but it doesn't take long to go to the busy districts. Akihabara is only 20mins walk from there and Ginza just around the corner. You'll fine plenty of restaurants nearby and also the cobini. The breakfast was also very yummy, very traditional with rice, side dishes and Miso soup. We all enjoyed it quite a lot and were quite sad leaving. Would come back, for sure!

Stayed in September 2023

The noise from the refrigerator, but I unplugged it and that helped. I am quite a light sleeper.

Friendly, patient, and helpful staff were the standout. Quiet location close to metro. Washing machine. Breakfast was served in the Jazz bar; perfect for the Jazz fan.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing we didn't like!

We stayed in 6 different hotels during this trip and this hotel was probably our favourite place to stay. The room was very comfortable - good size and comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and so helpful when we ordering a taxi. They also gave us a present each as we left. There was also a complimentary breakfast which was very nice. Unfortunately we did not use the public baths as have tattoos but we used the massage chairs in the basement floor and they were amazing! The location of this hotel is also within walking distance to Ochanomizu station and the famous bridge from the Suzume no Tojimari movie (just in case you're interested!)

Stayed in September 2023

We had a smoker's room despite not being smokers and there was a very slight smell of stale smoke, but they did say that they would deodorize the room as much as possible

Super friendly and helpful staff, very polite and amazing customer service, reasonably basic traditional style room, but quite spacious for Tokyo (I believe) and lovely shower

Stayed in August 2023

Beware of the challenges of reserving a Japanese-style room. You must take off one's shoes outside the elevator and remain in socks in the tatami area in front of and inside the rooms. You must be flexible to get up from the futon. There is no chair or writing desk in these rooms. If any one of these poses a problem, I suggest that you reserve a Western-style room.

Reasonable price for central Tokyo. Roughly 10-minute walk to Shin-Ochanomizu subway station. Simple but good Japanese breakfast, where 1950s-60s jazz plays from the owners' vast collection of LPs. A very serviceable o-furo (public bath) in the basement, as well as a laundry and reading area with massage chairs. Very friendly and helpful staff. You cannot reach the hotel in a taxi or otherwise without a good, printed map (or GPS coordinates).

Stayed in June 2023

Onsen can only accomodate about 4 people but you can check if theres space via a qr code in the room.

Clean and comfortable rooms

Stayed in June 2023

The pillows were a bit stiff in my opinion.

This is the third time I've stayed in this hotel. It is a wonderfully quiet oasis in the centre of loud Tokyo. The hotel is within walking distance of Ochanomizu Station. When we returned in the evening after a busy day of travelling, we enjoyed a traditional Japanese bath at the hotel. The hotel staff are very nice and always ready to help. I will come back again next time.

Stayed in April 2023

The pillow is a bit hard

Great Ryokan experience in Tokyo, with Japanese style room, breakfast and sentou (bath)!

Stayed in February 2023

If I had to pick something, the mattress was a touch stiff

The onsen was terrific, the breakfast was great, the staff were very helpful, overall a great experience

Stayed in February 2023

The rooms are quite outdated but functional.

Good breakfast Japanese style. Pleasant staff, easy to get to by metro. Quiet neighborhood. Onsen was nice to have after a long day of walking.

Stayed in January 2023

The staf very helpfull, welcome, makes us feel like home..will comeback here next time

Stayed in December 2022

We felt like our room was a little small for three people, with the three futons on the floors there was not much room left for luggage etc. So for a longer stay, we'd book two rooms for our group of three.

We only stayed for one night and didn't have breakfast or use the onsen, so the review is purely about the room. The staff is very nice and polite. Our room was perfectly clean and the futons were the most comfortable ones we've slept on during our trip to japan.

Stayed in May 2024

I had no idea there were more amenities in the basement until the last day. you have to leave your key at the front desk when you leave, which is smart but still requires feeling like you have people waiting for you. The bath was great, though it was not an onsen. The traditional Japanese style room was very small.

The staff was excellent: they went above and beyond to try to help despite their limited English. I stayed in a modern room my third night, and it was very spacious with plenty of amenities, including a multi-jet shower.

Stayed in March 2023

futons could be a bit more comfortable and were quite thin

I liked that it was a traditional ryokan, good location, clean, quiet. the gift received on leaving was so nice and a nice touch

Stayed in May 2023

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Beautiful, clean and modern rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great location with short walking distance to the metro, coffee and convenience stores.

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in June 2024