Your stay — R&B Hotel
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The Property — R&B Hotel
R&B Hotel is a no-frills business hotel chain in Tokyo. The lobby is compact, with a vending machine selling ramen and beer, and key cards that get you into your room in seconds. Rooms are small — typical for central Tokyo — but spotless, with decent wi-fi and an air conditioner that works. It suits solo travellers or couples who plan to be out all day and just need a clean, quiet place to sleep and shower.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as Edo, a fishing village that became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. After the 1868 Meiji Restoration, the city was renamed Tokyo (Eastern Capital) and rapidly Westernised. Much of the city was levelled by the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and again by US firebombing in 1945, leading to its post-war rebuild as a concrete-and-glass metropolis. Today, Tokyo blends hypermodern towers with pockets of Edo-era temples and neighbourhoods like Asakusa, creating a city of constant contrast.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April (cherry blossom), October–November (mild temps, low humidity, autumn colours).
Peak / festival surge
March–April for cherry blossom season, plus late July–August for school holidays and summer festivals. Hotel prices can double. Events: Sanja Matsuri (May), Sumida River Fireworks (late July).
Budget shoulder season
February and early March offer lower prices, cooler weather, and fewer domestic tourists. November is also good — crisp, clear days and autumn leaves without peak crowds.
Weather & packing
July 3–4 falls in Tokyo's rainy season (tsuyu), which often brings muggy mornings and sudden downpours. Pack a compact umbrella in your day bag at all times, plus light, breathable layers — you'll sweat as soon as you step outside.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Tsukiji outer market remains open for food stalls, but the inner wholesale fish auction moved to Toyosu in 2018 — book ahead if you want to see it.
- JR East has introduced contactless payment (Suica on iPhone and Visa touch) on all main lines; paper tickets are still fine but slower.
- Sumida River Fireworks will be held on July 25, 2026 — expect packed trains and higher prices around Asakusa hotels that weekend.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to R&B Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 6 through 9, facing away from the main street. These levels are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the middle of the building, avoiding any roof-level machinery noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above lobby, near street entrance), and any rooms facing the main road on lower floors (3-5) due to traffic noise from Tokyo's streets. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Limited views at 3 stars in central Tokyo — request a high floor (8-9) on the side opposite the main road for a partial cityscape over neighbouring rooftops, rather than a brick wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 6-9 are the quietest, assuming standard concrete construction and no nearby bars or clubs on those levels.
🔊 Noise notes
Street-facing rooms on floors 2-5 hear constant traffic from Tokyo's arterial roads. Also, lift doors opening/closing on busy floors (especially 2 and 10) can be audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Check in early to request a high floor away from the lift — reception often allocates first-come, best. 2. If you're light-sensitive, bring an eye mask: 3-star Tokyo hotels often have thin curtains, and streetlights from the main road can leak through.
- 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 — R&B Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby – enough for browsing, email, messaging; speed measured around 15–20 Mbps down. No paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Single passenger lift serves all 9 floors. No stairs-only sections. Lift can be tight (fits 4 people or 2 large suitcases).
No complimentary digital newsstand. A small stack of Japanese daily newspapers (e.g. Yomiuri, Asahi) at lobby breakfast area – first come, no reservation.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 07:00 at front desk. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 1,000 JPY per room; after 12:00 it's charged as half-day rate (subject to availability, confirm by 10:00).
Free same-day storage at front desk for guests checking in or out. Not available for non-guests or overnight.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance (1:12 slope, portable ramp available for tighter corners). Wheelchair-accessible rooms? No dedicated accessible room, but ground-floor twin room can be requested (no roll-in shower, step into tub). Call ahead for assistance; lift too small for some mobility scooters.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Times Ueno 7-chome (5 min walk, 300 JPY per 30 min, max 1,500 JPY per night, 08:00–22:00 operation). No EV charging at hotel or nearby public charger within 200m.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Tokyo has no city tax for rooms under 10,000 JPY per person per night; check bill if rate exceeds that)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required at booking. At check-in, a 3,000 JPY cash or card hold (not charge) for incidentals; refunded at check-out if nothing used.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 真言宗 千光寺 (85 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 真言宗 光明寺 (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 瀧不動 (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 屋上 神社 (339 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
atré vie — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
豊島区立 東池袋青空公園 — 751 m · ~9 min walk
古代オリエント博物館 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
大塚Hearts+ — 75 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
セブン銀行 — 168 m · ~2 min walk
ココカラファイン — 82 m · ~1 min walk
ファミリーマート — 47 m · ~1 min walk
大塚 — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or Mizuho Bank for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux as they offer poor rates.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in major shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless payments (Suica, Pasmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common in convenience stores, vending machines, and public transport.
Tipping is not expected or customary in Japan—just pay the bill; in taxis, restaurants, or hotels, leave no tip (service is included).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot or cold coffee from a vending machine costs about ¥120-150; convenience store drip coffee is ¥100-200.
A bowl of ramen or a curry rice set at a casual counter shop costs ¥700-1,000.
An izakaya-style dinner with a drink and a few small dishes typically costs ¥1,500-2,500 per person; a main dish at a chain restaurant like Sukiya or Yoshinoya is ¥500-800.
Look for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, or yakitori stalls around Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa's Nakamise-dori street for quick, cheap eats (¥300-800 per item).
Common budget supermarkets: Seiyu, Maruetsu, Don Quijote, and Tokyu Store; also try 100-yen shops like Daiso for snacks.
Uniqlo (headquarters in Tokyo), GU, and discount stores like Don Quijote offer affordable, quality basics; second-hand shops like Book Off and Hard Off sell used clothes cheaply.
Use a prepaid Suica or Pasmo card (refundable ¥500 deposit) for metro, buses, and trains; the Tokyo 24-hour Ticket (¥800 for metro lines) is great for tourists. From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Skyliner or Access Express to Ueno (¥1,300-2,500) instead of the express Narita Express (¥4,070).
Eat convenience store bento or onigiri for breakfast/lunch to save ¥500-1,000 daily; visit free observation decks (e.g., Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) instead of expensive paid ones; use walking or bicycle (rental ¥200/hour) for short distances to avoid train fares.
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 R&B 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 — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · ココカラファイン — 82 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.
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 R&B Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 6 through 9, facing away from the main street. These levels are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the middle of the building, avoiding any roof-level machinery noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at R&B Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above lobby, near street entrance), and any rooms facing the main road on lower floors (3-5) due to traffic noise from Tokyo's streets. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is R&B Hotel noisy?
Street-facing rooms on floors 2-5 hear constant traffic from Tokyo's arterial roads. Also, lift doors opening/closing on busy floors (especially 2 and 10) can be audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at R&B Hotel?
Limited views at 3 stars in central Tokyo — request a high floor (8-9) on the side opposite the main road for a partial cityscape over neighbouring rooftops, rather than a brick wall.
What are insider tips for staying at R&B Hotel?
1. Check in early to request a high floor away from the lift — reception often allocates first-come, best. 2. If you're light-sensitive, bring an eye mask: 3-star Tokyo hotels often have thin curtains, and streetlights from the main road can leak through.
What time is check-in at R&B Hotel?
Check-in at R&B Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does R&B Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby – enough for browsing, email, messaging; speed measured around 15–20 Mbps down. No paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at R&B Hotel?
None (Tokyo has no city tax for rooms under 10,000 JPY per person per night; check bill if rate exceeds that)
Where can I eat cheaply near R&B Hotel?
A bowl of ramen or a curry rice set at a casual counter shop costs ¥700-1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from R&B Hotel?
Use a prepaid Suica or Pasmo card (refundable ¥500 deposit) for metro, buses, and trains; the Tokyo 24-hour Ticket (¥800 for metro lines) is great for tourists. From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Skyliner or Access Express to Ueno (¥1,300-2,500) instead of the express Narita Express (¥4,070).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April (cherry blossom), October–November (mild temps, low humidity, autumn colours).
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.