Japan Food and Wine Vacations

central place. very convenient for shopping, sightseeing meetups, trains. if it is your first time in japan, highly recommend this hotel due to the location.

Overall hotel was lovely - great location, lovely reception. The downfall was the cleanliness of the room (dust around the bed, dirty under the bed) and the drain smell in the rooms. General cleanliness was okay but did need a decent spring clean.

Very clean room and the location was incredible. Close to night life and shopping. The major train station was a 4 minute walk away. For rainy season it was convenient to walk under a roofed mall to the entrance of the hotel.

Stay at Richmond International was such a breeze. Firstly, our room was comfortable enough to house 2A1C. Next, the food and shopping options were amazing. With Uniqlo just below, it makes lugging all my shopping back to my room for another shopping spree easier. Nearby, we had many breakfast options like Denny’s, Komeda's (my personal favourite,) to typical japanese breakfast of onigiri with miso soup. I love the mix of traditional and modern in the Asakusa area. Definitely coming back here if we were to return!

Excellent service from the staff. Since our check-in, we were greeted and assisted by staff. The site is clean and well-maintained, with the necessary amenities for long-haul travellers (e.g., laundry). Additionally, the hotel offers a shuttle to and from the airport, which helps alleviate some of the stress. One memorable moment from this stay is a handwritten letter I received from one of the trainee staff, Okabe-san, welcoming me to Asakusa, Tokyo. Thank you. :)

Everyone was warm and welcoming. The breakfast was amazing, and the staff serving were very kind and attentive. They knew what was needed. Over all the entire hotel staff made our experience an enjoyable. Great luxury hotel to stay at.

Convenient, train stations, walking to the various arcades to shop . As well as restaurants.

central place. very convenient for shopping, sightseeing meetups, trains. if it is your first time in japan, highly recommend this hotel due to the location.

Overall hotel was lovely - great location, lovely reception. The downfall was the cleanliness of the room (dust around the bed, dirty under the bed) and the drain smell in the rooms. General cleanliness was okay but did need a decent spring clean.

Very clean room and the location was incredible. Close to night life and shopping. The major train station was a 4 minute walk away. For rainy season it was convenient to walk under a roofed mall to the entrance of the hotel.

This hotel is clean and lovely to stay in. Room was bigger than other budget hotels in the area. Staff were great. Did not see any laundry machines available in building- but there is a paid laundry service. This hotel is filled with foreign travelers almost exclusively. Which wasnt a bad thing for us, we made friends. Just avoid lobby during check-in & check-out times, since no one has spatial awareness. For as great as the hotel was, this neighborhood felt like the Las Vegas of Japan. Never felt unsafe, but do your research and be prepared to walk through trash and vomit piles early in the morning. And be prepared to swerve around many groups of drunken youth while walking to Shinjuku station. I loved it here, but I could see everyone else in my family avoiding Godzilla road altogether. Read up on some forums just to know what you're getting into, its a different vibe from the other major Tokyo neighborhoods (in my opinion). Avoid restaurants in the building & the surrounding block. We tried a few when we were exhausted and starving, and they were all disappointing. The only disappointing meals we had our whole trip! (We have pretty low standards for food, and these meals were noticibly terrible even for us) Great hotel if youre just looking for a clean place to crash after being gone all day! (Assuming you're comfortable navigating Shinjuku Station)

1st time in Tokyo and we were looking for a quiet hotel with good transport links into the centre. This is a modern hotel that manages to combine a Japanese traditional style and feel with decor, service and relaxing spots such as zen gardens. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed my stay here . The staff were all super helpful . They also stored and secured my luggage after I checked out before I departed for the airport .