Your stay — Hotel Hillarys
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The Property — Hotel Hillarys
Hotel Hillarys is a solid, no-frills 3-star business hotel in the Shinjuku area. The lobby is compact and efficient, with a small reception desk, a few armchairs and a noticeboard with local transport maps. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a clean, reliable base near Shinjuku Station without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo, originally a small fishing village called Edo, became the de facto capital in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu set up his shogunate there. It was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital') in 1868 after the Meiji Restoration moved the imperial court from Kyoto. The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled most wooden buildings, forcing a shift to concrete and steel high-rises. Today Tokyo is a hyper-modern megalopolis of 14 million, where neon-lit skyscrapers sit beside ancient Shinto shrines, and its identity is one of relentless reinvention and meticulous order.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April for cherry blossoms (though busy) and November for clear skies, crisp air and colourful autumn leaves.
Peak / festival surge
April (cherry blossom) and late March/early May (Golden Week). Hotels often double their standard rates. Cherry blossom viewing and public holidays drive the surge. Rooms at Hotel Hillarys book out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: milder weather than July, fewer domestic tourists, and rates can drop 20–30% from peak.
Weather & packing
July in Tokyo is hot, humid and rainy with frequent downpours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry umbrella and breathable, moisture-wicking clothing — cotton shirts soak through fast.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Shinjuku Station area is undergoing track and platform upgrades through summer 2026; check the JR East website for possible late-night line suspensions affecting your route.
- New Shibuya Sky observation deck (opened 2024) now requires advance booking, often weeks ahead; same-day tickets are rarely available.
- July is peak hanabi (fireworks) season; the Sumida River Fireworks on 25 July draws huge crowds — book dinner reservations early and expect station queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Hillarys, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors above floor 6. The lift services floors 1-6, so rooms on floor 6 or lower will have hallway footfall. Higher floors (7-10, if they exist) are quieter and get better light in Tokyo's dense streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street level noise from pavement and lobby) and floor 2 (above any ground-floor shop or restaurant noise). Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — can hear the mechanism.
Best views
Request a room facing away from the main street. In Tokyo, side streets are narrow but quieter. A high floor with north or east orientation might see a temple roof or city skyline rather than a building wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are a compromise: quieter than 1-2 but still within the lift range. Best quiet floors are 6 or above if available (5-6 are the top of the serviced range).
🔊 Noise notes
Main street frontage: Tokyo traffic can be steady until midnight and start again by 6am. There's also occasional train rumble (depending on line) and delivery trucks at ground floor entrances. The lift motor room might hum from above if on top floor.
Insider tips
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the top floor available (floor 6) away from the lift. 2. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the back side (not street-facing) — the staff know which side is quieter. 3. No parking on-site, so use coin parking a 2-minute walk away or the nearby train station.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Hillarys
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
One lift serving all 12 floors; staircases available but not part of guest routes.
Free digital editions of Japan Times and Nikkei via QR code in lobby; no physical newspapers delivered to rooms.
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00; early baggage drop from 12:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, after 13:00 full night.
Free storage for check-in and check-out day in designated luggage room; left after check-out collected by 17:00.
Step-free at main entrance; lift to all floors; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms – only one accessible room on 2nd floor (book in advance).
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Roppongi Hills (5-min walk) costs 500 yen per hour, max 3,000 yen overnight; no EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (applies to stays over 10,000 yen; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 5,000 yen per night at check-in (credit card imprint only).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 八坂神社 猿田彦神社 (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 山王稲荷神社 (214 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 威徳寺 (756 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 圓通寺 (989 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
帝国ホテルプラザ東京 — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
虎ノ門3丁目児童遊園 — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
虎屋ギャラリー — 992 m · ~12 min walk
赤坂RED/THEATER — 491 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 344 m · ~4 min walk
富谷薬局 — 378 m · ~5 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 36 m · ~1 min walk
溜池山王 — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist exchange counters which charge poor rates.
Major credit cards accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels, but many smaller eateries, markets, and some transport tickets require cash; mobile pay (Suica/PASMO on iPhone) is widely used.
Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion; simply pay the bill as shown. No tip expected in restaurants, taxis, or for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from vending machines or convenience stores costs around 100–150 yen.
A set meal (teishoku) at a standing sushi bar or curry shop runs about 800–1,000 yen.
A bowl of ramen or a donburi at a casual chain costs roughly 800–1,200 yen.
Areas like Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko) near Ueno and Asakusa's Nakamise-dori offer takoyaki, yakitori, and taiyaki from 200–500 yen per item.
Supermarkets like Don Quijote, Seiyu, and Maruetsu are budget-friendly; 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are convenient for basics.
Uniqlo and GU for basics; second-hand shops like Book Off and Hard Off in Shibuya or Shimokitazawa for bargains.
Get a rechargeable Suica or PASMO card for trains/buses (deposit 500 yen refundable). From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner (about 2,500 yen) is cheaper than Narita Express; from Haneda, the Keikyu Line (about 300 yen) into Shinagawa is cheapest.
Eat at conveyor-belt sushi or standing soba bars for a quick, cheap meal. Visit temples and parks for free entertainment. Buy a day pass for Toei subway or JR lines if making many trips in a single day (about 600–1,000 yen).
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.88 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TokyoIn Japan, dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance/fire services. English-speaking operators may be available. For tourist assistance, contact the Japan National Tourism Organization hotline or your hotel concierge.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tokyo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Hillarys
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 344 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · 富谷薬局 — 378 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Narita International Airport → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Most expensive but fastest during off-peak. Use Nihongo taxi counters or pre-book via hotel for best rates.
Throughout central Tokyo (from Palace Hotel) → All major districts
💡 Get Suica/Pasmo card (¥2,000, ¥1,500 usable). Marunouchi Line platform is directly below hotel. Fastest local transit.
Narita International Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Direct service to hotel. No transfers needed. Book online for ¥2,600. Luggage handling included.
Narita International Airport → Tokyo Station (5 mins walk to Palace Hotel Tokyo)
💡 Most convenient option. Buy a round-trip ticket for ¥5,070. Hotel concierge can arrange return booking.
About Tokyo
Wikipedia ↗
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the world, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Hillarys?
Request upper floors above floor 6. The lift services floors 1-6, so rooms on floor 6 or lower will have hallway footfall. Higher floors (7-10, if they exist) are quieter and get better light in Tokyo's dense streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Hillarys?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street level noise from pavement and lobby) and floor 2 (above any ground-floor shop or restaurant noise). Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — can hear the mechanism.
Is Hotel Hillarys noisy?
Main street frontage: Tokyo traffic can be steady until midnight and start again by 6am. There's also occasional train rumble (depending on line) and delivery trucks at ground floor entrances. The lift motor room might hum from above if on top floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Hillarys?
Request a room facing away from the main street. In Tokyo, side streets are narrow but quieter. A high floor with north or east orientation might see a temple roof or city skyline rather than a building wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Hillarys?
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the top floor available (floor 6) away from the lift. 2. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the back side (not street-facing) — the staff know which side is quieter. 3. No parking on-site, so use coin parking a 2-minute walk away or the nearby train station.
What time is check-in at Hotel Hillarys?
Check-in at Hotel Hillarys is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Hillarys have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Hillarys?
200 yen per person per night (applies to stays over 10,000 yen; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Hillarys?
A set meal (teishoku) at a standing sushi bar or curry shop runs about 800–1,000 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Hillarys?
Get a rechargeable Suica or PASMO card for trains/buses (deposit 500 yen refundable). From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner (about 2,500 yen) is cheaper than Narita Express; from Haneda, the Keikyu Line (about 300 yen) into Shinagawa is cheapest.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April for cherry blossoms (though busy) and November for clear skies, crisp air and colourful autumn leaves.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 Go on a Sunday when the palace grounds are open for a guided tour (free, first come first served, starts 10:00 and 13:30). Otherwise the gardens are quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Visit on a Sunday afternoon when Chuo-dori closes to traffic — it becomes a lively street market. The top-floor observation deck of the Itoya stationery store is free and gives great views over the district.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit by Shinobazu Pond. The lotus flowers in July-August are stunning. Free entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the first Monday of the month.
💡 Skip the main gate queues. Enter through the side streets off Nakamise-dori for a more local feel. The temple is at its calmest just after sunrise.
💡 Go just before sunset on a weekday. Fewer crowds and the torii gates look fantastic as the light fades. Watch for wedding processions on weekend mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday in late November for incredible autumn colours (the maple trees are unbeatable). The greenhouse is free and often overlooked.