APA Hotel Shinagawa Sengakuji Ekimae

I chose this hotel based on location, as it was central to where I wanted to travel. The hotel is just a few steps away from the Sengakuji station exit, so it was very convenient. Although checkout is at an early 10am, they do have free baggage storage available. The room was clean, with fresh towel and toiletries provided daily in bags hung by the door. Size of the room was great for single traveler. Staff spoke English and were helpful and welcoming.

I love the location of this hotel. It is easy to access quickly from the airport. It is directly over the train station, making walking to and from the hotel fast. The train lines let me transfer to different points in the city easily. It was not expensive to taxi/Uber back to the hotel after the trains stopped running. The room was quite, clean, and comfortable with a great view of the city. I was able to enjoy the onsen and rooftop view patio. I went to visit Sengakuji because it was right around the corner. That is a really nice, must-see site.

This might seem like an odd answer, but this hotel will in the near future be an excellent prime location. There is a new development called Takanawa Gateway that recently opened which includes a modern new section for Tokyo... offices, restaurants, retail, and a new train stop on the JR YAMANOTE loop line around Tokyo. It is lots of construction now, but probably within the year this area is going to be a prime hotspot when all the supporting businesses open. As it is, it is a shiny new and beautiful elevated "city" which was having a mini food truck and farmers market of some kind, and super convenient access to the rest of Tokyo because of the train access. The hotel itself is good, standard APA. Comfortable, clean, and good value for money. Just be prepared for the closet-like size of the well appointed rooms and you will not be disappointed. Breakfast buffet was great, especially if you want to try Japanese fare. The chefs put out like 20 classic choices. Of course Western breakfast is also available.

Room was pretty good for a "business" hotel in Tokyo; bigger that I expected. Location is really good, outside the busy areas but still easy to reach by metro and train. Cheap parking onsite was a big plus, as overnight parking in Tokyo can be really expensive.

The location is really convenient, easily accessible from Haneda Airport via Keikyu line, one way was about ¥350. It’s also connected to Yamatone line which is easy for me to visit the attractions. The exit of the Sengakuji station and Takanawa station are straight forward, you won’t get lost like you would in other main stations. The area is quiet, with mostly apartments and office buildings around, not many shops which is what I prefer. However there are a few restaurants around, and a convenient store, getting food late night is not an issue at all. The free onsen is the best thing about the hotel, especially after a big walk during the day. The room is clean and small, Japanese standard, which is fine. There are standard amenities, fresh linens are provided everyday. The bed is comfy. I didn’t have breakfast, so there’s not much I can say about it. If you want somewhere buzzing like Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is not the place for you. The hotel TV does provide a lot of useful information. No issues with Wifi.