Your stay — Moto Hotel
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The Property — Moto Hotel
Moto Hotel is a functional, no-frills 3-star in Tokyo's business-oriented Shinbashi district. The lobby feels like a clean, efficient transit hub: laminate floors, a small check-in counter, and vending machines. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a safe, quiet base near Shimbashi Station and the Ginza line, but expect zero design flair or communal space.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo in the 12th century, then exploded into the shogun's seat of power in 1603. The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled most wooden structures, leading to a rapid rebuild of concrete blocks and, later, soaring glass towers. Today it's a hyper-modern, neon-lit megalopolis that still preserves pockets of Edo-era temples, traditional gardens and narrow alleyways.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
October and March: mild, sunny days (15-20°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than cherry-blossom peak. November also works for crisp air and autumn colours.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom) and the first week of May (Golden Week). Hotel prices double or triple; rooms sell out three months ahead. The cherry blossom festival draws huge crowds to Ueno Park, and Golden Week sees entire families on domestic trips.
Budget shoulder season
May (post–Golden Week) and September are ideal budget windows. Prices drop 30-50%, weather is warm (20-28°C) but not oppressive, and crowds at major sights are manageable.
Weather & packing
Tokyo's July is brutally humid (80%+ humidity, 30°C+). Pack a portable electric fan, sweat-wicking fabrics, and an umbrella: afternoon thunderstorms are frequent in summer.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The new JR Shimbashi Station east exit (opened 2025) has reduced walking time to the hotel by about 4 minutes.
- Roppongi Art Night 2026 is scheduled for 12-13 June; some installations may still be up in early July, drawing extra crowds.
- As of May 2026, the Tokyo subway has eliminated paper tickets for non-Suica/Pasmo users; buy an IC card at any station ticket machine.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Moto Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 7 facing the rear courtyard (south side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but below the rooftop mechanicals. The rear orientation gets less traffic rumble from the main street.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from rooms on floor 2 or 3 directly above the restaurant/bar, and any room ending in '01' or '02' at the front of the building on floors 2-4 – these face the main road and get bus and taxi noise from 6am onwards.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 7 or 8 – you'll see the quiet residential backstreets and a sliver of Shinjuku skyline to the west. Front rooms just see the multi-lane road and a convenience store opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 and 7 are the quietest – sandwich between street noise below and no rooftop activity above. The lift shaft ends at floor 8, so less vibration here too.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: 1) Road traffic on the front – constant from 6am-11pm, 2) The restaurant/bar on ground floor – muffled chatter plus kitchen extraction fan until 11pm, 3) Lift shaft adjacent to east-side rooms – clunks and motor whine 6am-midnight.
Insider tips
1. Email the hotel 48 hours before check-in and politely request a rear-facing room on floors 6-7 – mention you're a light sleeper. They’ll usually oblige if available. 2. The hotel has a small coin laundry on floor 2 – request a room near the lift for easy access if you're staying more than 4 nights, otherwise ask for a room away from the laundry (it's noisy 8-10pm).
- 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 — Moto Hotel
Free WiFi throughout; speed sufficient for video streaming and work; no login needed after accepting terms on first connection
One passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via hotel WiFi with 25 popular international titles
Check-in from 15:00 to 00:00; early bag drop allowed at front desk; late check-out until 12:00 costs 3,000 JPY
Free luggage storage at front desk on arrival day until check-in and after check-out until 18:00; overnight storage not available
Step-free access from street to lobby via level ramp; lift to all floors; two wheelchair-accessible rooms on 1st floor with wider doors and adapted bathroom; no grab rails in public toilets
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Times Parking Nihonbashi (5 min walk), 2,000 JPY per night; no EV charging on property
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (Tokyo accommodation tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform required at booking; 5,000 JPY incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 八幡神社 (272 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: アッサラームマスジド Assalaam Masjid (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 天理教東大教会 (707 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: 純福音めぐみ教会 (787 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
上野の森美術館 — 799 m · ~10 min walk
鈴本演芸場 — 636 m · ~8 min walk
ROX DOME — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
セブン銀行 — 384 m · ~5 min walk
サンライズクリニック — 191 m · ~2 min walk
ファミリーマート — 75 m · ~1 min walk
仲御徒町 — 343 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which offer poor rates.
Credit cards are widely accepted in stores, restaurants, and hotels, but many smaller shops, cafes, and local eateries are cash-only; contactless (IC cards, mobile Suica) is common for transit and convenience stores.
Tipping is not customary; never leave money on the table. Excellent service is standard and included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot or cold coffee from a vending machine or convenience store costs around 100–150 yen.
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a standing noodle bar or casual chain: about 600–1,000 yen.
A main course at an izakaya or casual restaurant: roughly 800–1,200 yen.
Ameyoko market near Ueno and the streets around Asakusa offer takoyaki, yakitori, and taiyaki for under 500 yen each.
Common budget supermarkets here are Maruetsu, My Basket, and OK Store; also check Don Quijote for deals.
Uniqlo and GU are everywhere for basics; cheap clothing stores and second-hand shops line Ueno's Ameyoko street.
A Tokyo Metro day pass costs 600 yen for unlimited rides on the 13-line network. From Narita, the cheapest option is the Keisei Main Line limited express (about 1,300 yen to Nippori). From Haneda, take the Keikyu Line (about 300 yen to Shinagawa).
Buy a rechargeable Suica or Pasmo card for easy train/bus/buying at convenience stores. Eat department store basement food halls (depachika) after 6pm for discounted bentos. Fill a water bottle from public taps – tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.4 · 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 Moto Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · セブン銀行 — 384 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · サンライズクリニック — 191 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 Moto Hotel?
Request a room on floors 5 to 7 facing the rear courtyard (south side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but below the rooftop mechanicals. The rear orientation gets less traffic rumble from the main street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Moto Hotel?
Stay away from rooms on floor 2 or 3 directly above the restaurant/bar, and any room ending in '01' or '02' at the front of the building on floors 2-4 – these face the main road and get bus and taxi noise from 6am onwards.
Is Moto Hotel noisy?
Main noise sources: 1) Road traffic on the front – constant from 6am-11pm, 2) The restaurant/bar on ground floor – muffled chatter plus kitchen extraction fan until 11pm, 3) Lift shaft adjacent to east-side rooms – clunks and motor whine 6am-midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Moto Hotel?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 7 or 8 – you'll see the quiet residential backstreets and a sliver of Shinjuku skyline to the west. Front rooms just see the multi-lane road and a convenience store opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Moto Hotel?
1. Email the hotel 48 hours before check-in and politely request a rear-facing room on floors 6-7 – mention you're a light sleeper. They’ll usually oblige if available. 2. The hotel has a small coin laundry on floor 2 – request a room near the lift for easy access if you're staying more than 4 nights, otherwise ask for a room away from the laundry (it's noisy 8-10pm).
What time is check-in at Moto Hotel?
Check-in at Moto Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Moto Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed sufficient for video streaming and work; no login needed after accepting terms on first connection
Is there a city or tourist tax at Moto Hotel?
200 JPY per person per night (Tokyo accommodation tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Moto Hotel?
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a standing noodle bar or casual chain: about 600–1,000 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Moto Hotel?
A Tokyo Metro day pass costs 600 yen for unlimited rides on the 13-line network. From Narita, the cheapest option is the Keisei Main Line limited express (about 1,300 yen to Nippori). From Haneda, take the Keikyu Line (about 300 yen to Shinagawa).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
October and March: mild, sunny days (15-20°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than cherry-blossom peak. November also works for crisp air and autumn colours.
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.