Your stay — HOTEL METS
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The Property — HOTEL METS
Hotel Mets is a functional, no-nonsense business hotel perched directly above Shinjuku Station. Its lobby is compact and efficient, with vending machines, a small convenience shop, and a constant flow of salarymen and tourists. The USP is location: you are literally steps from the busiest railway hub in Tokyo, making it ideal for travellers who prioritise connectivity over charm. It suits solo visitors or couples on a tight schedule who want a clean, small room and immediate access to trains.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo, but in 1603 the Tokugawa shogunate made it Japan's political centre. After the 1868 Meiji Restoration, it was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital') and rapidly Westernised, blending wooden machiya houses with brick-and-stone buildings. The 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled most of the old city, clearing the way for a patchwork of modernist high-rises and narrow, unplanned lanes. Today, Tokyo is a hyper-efficient metropolis of 14 million people, known for its punctual trains, neon-drenched districts like Shinjuku, and low-rise residential neighbourhoods that feel like separate towns.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
November, late March, and early May: mild temperatures (15–20°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists after the cherry-blossom rush.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) and late April to early May (Golden Week). Hotel prices can double, rooms book out months in advance, and Shinjuku Station becomes crush-load busy. The cherry-blossom festivals and public holidays drive the surge.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: cheaper rates, more room availability, and still decent weather (though June kicks off the rainy season). Crowds thin out between the spring peak and summer holidays.
Weather & packing
July in Tokyo is scorching and humid, often above 30°C with sudden downpours. Pack a lightweight, breathable top layer that can double as rain protection, and carry a small umbrella every day.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- Shinjuku Station's southern entrance redevelopment is ongoing, with new direct exits to the new South Tower complex opening summer 2026, cutting walk time to Hotel Mets by about three minutes.
- The Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled for September have driven up hotel prices citywide through late summer; expect limited room availability even in July.
- The famous Tsukiji Outer Market has introduced a weekday-only reservation system for the busiest stalls, so plan any early-morning food visits accordingly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HOTEL METS, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing away from the main street. These mid-level rooms are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within the lift range, and the rear-facing ones overlook quieter side streets or courtyards.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street, as they pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from the busy Tokyo road. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, as the mechanism hum can be noticeable at night.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 7 or 8 for a partial skyline view over low-rise buildings, rather than looking directly at the street or adjacent structures.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 — far enough from street and lobby activity, and less foot traffic than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a main Tokyo street, so traffic noise is constant during peak hours. Lift noise is a known issue on floors near the shaft ends. Early morning delivery trucks may affect street-facing rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the 'south wing' (if available) for less street noise, as that side typically faces a quieter alley. 2. The hotel has a small lobby; check-in can be slow around 3pm, so arrive a bit earlier or later to avoid queues.
- 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 METS
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; no login needed, speeds around 20 Mbps down (sufficient for streaming and video calls)
Single passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical papers; lobby TV shows NHK news. No notable heritage quirks—modern business hotel built in 1990
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 with no fee. Check-out by 10:00; late check-out fee of 1,000 yen per hour until 14:00 (subject to availability)
Free same-day luggage storage before check-in and after check-out at front desk; no charge
Step-free entry via automatic doors; one wheelchair-accessible room on 1st floor with wider doorways. No lift to basement restaurant; limited turning space in standard rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is under Ueno Park (about 400m walk) costing 300–400 yen per hour, max 1,200 yen per 24h. No EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night for stays 10,000–14,999 yen; 500 yen per person per night for 15,000+ yen (paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a 5,000 yen incidental hold per stay placed on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: 駒込平和教会 (219 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: 駒込教会 (221 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 羽黒山神社 (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: 天理教本銀座分教会 (834 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
atré vie — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
下田端夜雨 — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
大谷美術館 — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
座 プロローグ — 196 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 13 m · ~1 min walk
コクミン — 52 m · ~1 min walk
NewDays — 14 m · ~1 min walk
駒込 — 52 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or MUFG; airport and hotel counters give poor rates.
Major credit cards accepted in department stores, hotels, and larger restaurants; many small shops and eateries are cash-only; Suica/Pasmo contactless works on transport and some shops.
Tipping is not expected or practiced; leave money on the table and staff may chase after you. Service is included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Can of hot or cold coffee from a vending machine or convenience store for about ¥120–150.
A bowl of ramen, a bento box from a convenience store, or a set meal at a standing soba shop for ¥500–800.
A main course at a moderately priced izakaya or casual restaurant for ¥800–1,500; larger chain restaurants offer set dinners around ¥1,000.
Cheap eats concentrated around train stations (e.g., Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno) with takoyaki, yakitori, and convenience store onigiri for ¥100–400 each.
Supermarkets like My Basket, Seiyu, or Maruetsu; discount stores like Don Quijote also sell food.
Uniqlo (Japanese basics), GU, and second-hand shops like Book Off or Hard Off for cheap clothes; Shibuya and Harajuku have affordable fast fashion.
Use a rechargeable IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for pay-as-you-go; a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 or ¥800 on weekends (Tokyo Metro one-day ticket). From Narita, take the Keisei Access Express (¥1,330) or overnight bus (¥3,000). From Haneda, use the Keikyu line (¥300–500).
Eat at conveyor-belt sushi or standing restaurants for quality cheap meals; buy bento boxes from supermarkets after 7pm for half-price stickers; walk between nearby stations to save on short train fares.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.79 · 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 METS
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 13 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · コクミン — 52 m · ~1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at HOTEL METS?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing away from the main street. These mid-level rooms are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within the lift range, and the rear-facing ones overlook quieter side streets or courtyards.
Which rooms should I avoid at HOTEL METS?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street, as they pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from the busy Tokyo road. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, as the mechanism hum can be noticeable at night.
Is HOTEL METS noisy?
The hotel sits on a main Tokyo street, so traffic noise is constant during peak hours. Lift noise is a known issue on floors near the shaft ends. Early morning delivery trucks may affect street-facing rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at HOTEL METS?
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 7 or 8 for a partial skyline view over low-rise buildings, rather than looking directly at the street or adjacent structures.
What are insider tips for staying at HOTEL METS?
1. Request a room on the 'south wing' (if available) for less street noise, as that side typically faces a quieter alley. 2. The hotel has a small lobby; check-in can be slow around 3pm, so arrive a bit earlier or later to avoid queues.
What time is check-in at HOTEL METS?
Check-in at HOTEL METS is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does HOTEL METS have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; no login needed, speeds around 20 Mbps down (sufficient for streaming and video calls)
Is there a city or tourist tax at HOTEL METS?
200 yen per person per night for stays 10,000–14,999 yen; 500 yen per person per night for 15,000+ yen (paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near HOTEL METS?
A bowl of ramen, a bento box from a convenience store, or a set meal at a standing soba shop for ¥500–800.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HOTEL METS?
Use a rechargeable IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for pay-as-you-go; a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 or ¥800 on weekends (Tokyo Metro one-day ticket). From Narita, take the Keisei Access Express (¥1,330) or overnight bus (¥3,000). From Haneda, use the Keikyu line (¥300–500).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
November, late March, and early May: mild temperatures (15–20°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists after the cherry-blossom rush.
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.