Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Very nice place in the cultural district - a lot of universities, very close to the Imperial palace, museum, shopping, train station, Tokyo Dome, restaurants, and even children's play ground.

I really enjoyed the friendly staff. They where always greeting me with a smile all throughout my time there. I liked the atmosphere but didnt like the location it was at. All in all would recommend the stay.

The Niwa is located at a very quiet location amidst schools and universities. It is about 5 minutes walk from the nearest Metro-station, convenenient once one knows the metro train and subway system. Otherwise it may be costly as the hotel is not served by anything other than taxi. The restaurant in the hotel is 4-star, and is good. However a large varieties of Japanese eating places are nearby hence there is no problem insofar as meals are concerned. The hotel is well maintained, very clean and the services without doubt very good. A value-for-money hotel in Tokyo.

Good location. Short walk to/from Suidobashi Station. It's ryokan and western style which is a great combination for me! Very friendly English speaking staff. Took an Ofuro bath in the high-backed bathtub. Water temp was hot, just the way I like it. Stayed 3 nights and loved every minute of it. Experienced both restaurants. A Japanese Kaiseki meal at Yukuri and breakfast and lunch at Grill&Bar LIEU. These meals were priced to what you'd expect from a four or five star restaurant. Brought my laptop so I was able to stay connected to folks back home. Loved the stay and will stay there again.

We spent 9 nights here and it was fantastic. The location is great (very close to the Suidobashi Stop, perfect for exploring Tokyo) and Quiet (relaxing after a long day of walking and site seeing). If you are going to the Tokyo Dome for a game it is just around the corner and usually cheaper than the Tokyo Dome Hotel. The rooms are small yes, but there is everything you need and a modern western style bathroom. The staff vas very helpful and friendly and although we did not eat there, the hotel resturants looked like a great place to have dinner/brunch. Overall the Hotel was perfect for our trip of exploring all of tokyo in just 10 days,

The hotel is nice. Rooms are not big but clean. TV channels are only in Japanese (this might be a problem for those who like to watch TV :). The staff is very welcoming and helpful. However, the level of their English could be better. Also, they will help you with basic stuff but when you start asking complicated questions (such as booking a ticket to a concert or helping set up a visit to a sumo training center...), you won't get much help and will have to do it yourself. The hotel's location is not the best for those who like to be in the center of things. For those who, on the contrary, like it calm and quiet, this will be one of the best options. Another thing is about the internet access. While the hotel has free WiFi, it seemed to work extremely slow which made this free internet virtually unusable. If free internet is your deal breaker, don't count on the hotel's free WiFi.

The hotel was very pleasant, staffed with professional and warm personnel. The room was more than adequate, a little small, but a perfect place to stage your daily trips to anywhere in Tokyo. Train station is very close, and there are plenty of dining establishments nearby. Make sure you ask for a map at the front desk.

The hotel clearly aims for the high-minded traveler, who does not mind trading off some space for refined comforts. Internet access is available as WiFi or wired (Ethernet). There are a number of eateries around, along with being within walking distance to the Tokyo Dome complex, which has plenty of restaurants and entertainment options, separate from other popular (Shinjuku, Shibuya, etc.) options. It is located in a relatively quiet part of Tokyo, but at least is nearby to the Suidobashi stop along the Sobu JR line train, along with a stop along the Toei Subway line. In fact, one can say it is in the middle of the city, as the Imperial Palace grounds are 15-20 minutes walking distance south of the hotel.

After reading all the glowing reviews about the hotel in your website, we decided to make our reservation. And we could not have been more pleased with the hotel. All the reviews were right on. Starting with the big smile that the front desk attendant was displaying, as soon as we entered the front door. The hotel is only three years old, and so beautifully decorated. Simple elegant japanese decor. Clean as can be, and the employees take pride in keeping it that way. The rooms, although not too large, are adequate. Service was efficient and friendly. The hotel is conveniently located about five minutes walk from the Suidobashi station, and we were able to find it with the help of the local people. Very quiet location, yet centrally located. Very nice restaurant in the premises, although a little expensive. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer.

The primary purpose of my visit to Tokyo was to see baseball games being played at the Tokyo Dome. For this purpose the hotel was excellent, as it was only a 5 minute walk to the Dome. The hotel, while not large was clean and pleasant. Close to a train line, transportation around the city was not a problem. It is also only a 20-minute walk, through a busy (read: vibrant) area, to the Imperial Palace. If you plan on spending a lot of time in your room, take a pass on this hotel. But if you plan on having a comfortable and convenient place to rest your head in between days of sight-seeing. I recommend this hotel.