For me the location is the biggest advantage of this apartment. I’ve stayed in this area several times, and this was by far the best-located place of them all. It’s close to the Yamanote Line, metro stations, parks, convenience stores, and everything else you might need. The balcony on the top floor was another standout feature, especially with its view of the top of Tokyo Tower, which was beautiful both during the day and at night.
The apartment itself was also comfortable. The room was spacious enoug, the washing machine was very useful, and having a kitchen was a nice extra. Personally, with how cheap and good food is in Tokyo, I don’t see much reason to cook, but for anyone who wants that option, it’s there.
The main downside was the service and amenities policy. Having to either clean the apartment yourself or pay a fairly high cleaning fee already felt inconvenient, but having to pay extra to change the towels made it feel even more unreasonable. Even though the towel fee is not very high, it still comes across as poor service. We also had to take the trash out ourselves, which added to the feeling that too much was expected from guests.
Overall, this is a nice and well-located apartment, but the approach to cleaning and amenities takes away from the experience. Because of that, I don’t think I would choose it again over a hotel with daily housekeeping.
