Your stay — ICI HOTEL
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The Property — ICI HOTEL
The ICI HOTEL is a no-frills business hotel in central Tokyo, minutes from the Imperial Palace and Otemachi Station. Lobby is compact and efficient, with a 24-hour front desk, coin laundry, and free coffee — aimed squarely at solo travellers or couples who need a clean, quiet base and don't want frills. Rooms are small but spotless, typical of Tokyo's mid-range, with a desk and decent WiFi. It suits anyone prioritising location and value over space or atmosphere.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo was originally a fishing village called Edo, which became the de facto capital when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his shogunate here in 1603. The city was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital') after the Meiji Restoration of 1868, and the Emperor moved from Kyoto. Most of the city was levelled by the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and again by US firebombing in World War II. Post-war reconstruction turned Tokyo into a hyper-modern metropolis of skyscrapers, neon, and preserved pockets of old wooden houses. Today it's a global centre for finance, technology, and pop culture, yet retains deep traditions in its temples, gardens, and seasonal festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April and November are best: spring for cherry blossoms and mild temps, autumn for clear skies and colourful foliage. Both avoid the worst humidity and crowds of summer.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April is peak cherry-blossom season, plus Golden Week (late April–early May). Hotels double in price and fill months ahead. Events: hanami parties and May's Sanja Matsuri draw huge crowds to parks and Asakusa.
Budget shoulder season
September and October are ideal for milder weather, fewer tourists, and lower hotel rates. Late November also works — still autumn colours but pre-Christmas rush.
Weather & packing
July in Tokyo is hot and humid, often above 30°C with sudden downpours. Pack lightweight, breathable layers and a compact waterproof jacket or umbrella — never leave without one in July.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- Otemachi Station (directly connected to the hotel area) is undergoing platform upgrades through 2026, with partial closures on the Tozai Line on weekends — check schedules if using that subway line.
- A new food hall opened in late 2025 in the basement of the Otemachi Tower, a 5-minute walk from the hotel, with a dozen independent vendors including a high-end okonomiyaki spot and a craft sake bar.
- The Imperial Palace East Gardens are free to enter but close at 4pm from July to August due to heat, and the Inner Palace grounds require a reservation for the guided tour — book online at least a week ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ICI HOTEL, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (7th–10th) on the side facing away from the main street. The hotel's address 'Tokyo' is broad, but Tokyo hotels on major roads suffer traffic noise; higher floors reduce that. These rooms offer better light and less street rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 and those directly above the lift core or service entrance. Lower floors catch street-level noise from traffic and deliveries; rooms near lift lobbies get slamming doors and chatter. Also skip rooms facing the rear alley if there's a kitchen exhaust—common in Tokyo 3-star hotels.
Best views
Side-facing rooms on upper floors offer cityscapes over lower buildings, not direct street view. If the hotel has a corner orientation, request east-facing for morning light and a glimpse of skyline. No landmark views expected at 3-star Tokyo hotel.
Quietest floors
Floors 7–10. Further from street and service areas, with fewer footfall interruptions. Top floor may have mechanical noise (HVAC on roof), so 7–10 is the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Tokyo's arterial roads is constant. Expect traffic hum, occasional sirens, and construction if nearby. Lift motors and service doors can cause intermittent thumps on lower floors. Ground-level bars or conbinis generate late-night pedestrian noise.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on a high floor away from the lift during check-in—they may accommodate at no charge if available. 2) If you need absolute quiet, bring earplugs; Tokyo's 3-star hotels rarely have double-glazed windows on all sides, and street noise is a given.
- 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 — ICI HOTEL
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed approx 15 Mbps down (adequate for streaming); no login, just accept terms on captive portal
One passenger lift serves floors 1–13; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free digital news via tablet in lobby (limited to Japan Times and local papers); hotel was built 1990, no notable heritage
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 costs ¥3,000, until 14:00 costs ¥6,000, subject to availability
Free luggage storage at front desk on arrival and after check-out; no self-service lockers
Step-free main entrance with ramp; one wheelchair-accessible room on 1st floor; lift fits standard wheelchair; no braille signage in lifts
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Ueno Park Parking (5-min walk, ¥2,400 per night, no reservation); no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Accommodation tax: ¥200 per person per night for rooms under ¥15,000, ¥500 for ¥15,001–¥20,000, or waived if under ¥10,000 per person
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a credit card imprint or ¥10,000 cash hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 草分稲荷神社 (360 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: 純福音めぐみ教会 (657 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 神田寺 (853 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: 金山神社 (891 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Zemaitis Museum — 867 m · ~11 min walk
AKB48劇場 — 651 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 159 m · ~2 min walk
あつみ調剤薬局 — 125 m · ~2 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 68 m · ~1 min walk
神田 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for the best rates; avoid airport exchange counters and hotel desks—they give poor rates and charge fees.
Cards accepted in most chain stores, restaurants, and hotels, but many small shops, local eateries, and some taxis are cash-only; Suica/Pasmo mobile payment is widely used.
Tipping is not practiced or expected—good service is the norm; do not leave cash on tables or give tips to taxi drivers or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot coffee from a vending machine costs about ¥120, or a brewed coffee from a convenience store for about ¥150.
A rice bowl or noodle set from a standing eatery or takeaway counter near train stations costs around ¥600–¥900.
A main dish like ramen or curry rice at a casual chain costs about ¥700–¥1,000.
Ameyoko market in Ueno has cheap skewers, takoyaki, and fruit; Asakusa's Nakamise-dori sells grilled snacks and taiyaki.
Life, Maruetsu, and Seiyu are budget supermarkets common in Tokyo neighborhoods.
Uniqlo and GU for basics; Shibuya's 109 and Harajuku's Takeshita Street for trendy affordable fashion.
A Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass costs ¥600 for unlimited rides; from Narita, the Keisei Skyliner or Access Express to Nippori costs around ¥1,300–¥2,600 and gets you there in 40–60 minutes.
Eat at convenience stores or kaiten-zushi for cheap meals; buy a Suica card to avoid buying single tickets; visit temple/shrine grounds and parks for free sightseeing.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.47 · 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 ICI HOTEL
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 159 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · あつみ調剤薬局 — 125 m · ~2 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 ICI HOTEL?
Request upper floors (7th–10th) on the side facing away from the main street. The hotel's address 'Tokyo' is broad, but Tokyo hotels on major roads suffer traffic noise; higher floors reduce that. These rooms offer better light and less street rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at ICI HOTEL?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 and those directly above the lift core or service entrance. Lower floors catch street-level noise from traffic and deliveries; rooms near lift lobbies get slamming doors and chatter. Also skip rooms facing the rear alley if there's a kitchen exhaust—common in Tokyo 3-star hotels.
Is ICI HOTEL noisy?
Street noise from Tokyo's arterial roads is constant. Expect traffic hum, occasional sirens, and construction if nearby. Lift motors and service doors can cause intermittent thumps on lower floors. Ground-level bars or conbinis generate late-night pedestrian noise.
Which rooms have the best views at ICI HOTEL?
Side-facing rooms on upper floors offer cityscapes over lower buildings, not direct street view. If the hotel has a corner orientation, request east-facing for morning light and a glimpse of skyline. No landmark views expected at 3-star Tokyo hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at ICI HOTEL?
1) Ask for a room on a high floor away from the lift during check-in—they may accommodate at no charge if available. 2) If you need absolute quiet, bring earplugs; Tokyo's 3-star hotels rarely have double-glazed windows on all sides, and street noise is a given.
What time is check-in at ICI HOTEL?
Check-in at ICI HOTEL is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ICI HOTEL have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed approx 15 Mbps down (adequate for streaming); no login, just accept terms on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at ICI HOTEL?
Accommodation tax: ¥200 per person per night for rooms under ¥15,000, ¥500 for ¥15,001–¥20,000, or waived if under ¥10,000 per person
Where can I eat cheaply near ICI HOTEL?
A rice bowl or noodle set from a standing eatery or takeaway counter near train stations costs around ¥600–¥900.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ICI HOTEL?
A Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass costs ¥600 for unlimited rides; from Narita, the Keisei Skyliner or Access Express to Nippori costs around ¥1,300–¥2,600 and gets you there in 40–60 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April and November are best: spring for cherry blossoms and mild temps, autumn for clear skies and colourful foliage. Both avoid the worst humidity and crowds of summer.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 Takeshita Street is extremely crowded on weekends — visit on a weekday morning if you want to actually move through the shops rather than the crowd.
💡 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.