Your stay — Residence Group 1/3
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The Property — Residence Group 1/3
Residence Group 1/3 is a no-frills three-star business hotel in central Tokyo. The lobby is compact and functional, with vending machines and a small front desk — it feels efficient rather than charming. The rooms are small but spotless, with the usual Japanese extras (yukata, electric kettle, toothbrush kit). This suits budget-minded solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of their time out exploring, not lounging in the room.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as a fishing village called Edo, then became the shogun's seat in 1603 and grew into one of the world's largest cities. The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled huge areas, leading to the modern concrete-and-glass skyline. Much of the city was rebuilt in a rush for the 1964 Olympics, giving large parts a functional, mid-century look. Today Tokyo is a hyper-modern capital where historic temples sit between neon-lit towers, and neighbourhoods like Asakusa or Yanaka retain older wooden buildings and narrow lanes.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
March-April for cherry blossoms and mild, sunny days (but bring layers — it can still be chilly). October-November for crisp autumn air, clear skies and fewer tourists than spring.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April is peak cherry-blossom season. Hotels fill up months in advance and prices can double. The busiest single period is Golden Week (29 April – 5 May) when all Japan travels. Both trigger severe price jumps and crowded trains.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early June offer decent weather, lower prices and thinner crowds — before the rainy season starts. September can also be quiet, with warm days and fewer tourists, though typhoon risk is real.
Weather & packing
Tokyo summers are brutally humid and the heat island effect makes nights noticeably warmer. Pack a portable fan, light moisture-wicking clothes and an umbrella that doubles as sun shade.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is undergoing weekend track work in July 2026 — check the operator's site for service changes if your route uses that line.
- Shinjuku's new Kabukicho Tower plaza opened in late 2025, with free public seating and food stalls; it's already a popular evening hangout.
- July is peak rainy season; typhoon warnings are common so pack a waterproof jacket and keep a flexible itinerary.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Residence Group 1/3, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, away from the lift core. These mid-floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if needed.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2 and 3—they are directly above the lobby and any ground-floor cafe or reception noise; also skip rooms next to the single lift on any floor as it likely causes vibration and chatter.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (7–9) facing away from the main road—likely the rear side—offer a quieter outlook over nearby roofs or a small garden; no landmark views to expect.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8. The building is 9 storeys, so these avoid both the lower noisy levels and the top floor which may have equipment or less thermal insulation.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a Tokyo side street, not a major avenue, so traffic noise is moderate but present on the front-facing rooms. The single lift serves all floors, so a mechanical hum is audible on floors 1–3. No bar or restaurant noise noted from the data.
Insider tips
Tip 1: Request a room on a high floor (6–9) and specify 'away from lift' when booking—most 3-star Tokyo hotels accommodate this silently. Tip 2: If you arrive after 9pm, street noise drops sharply, but ask for a rear-facing room to avoid any early morning delivery trucks.
- 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 — Residence Group 1/3
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; paid premium tier (50 Mbps) at ¥500 per 24 hours; login via room number and surname
Single lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (100+ newspapers) accessed through in-room tablet; no physical papers. Building is a modern 2008 annex to a 1960s business hotel, no notable heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 free; check-out by 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs ¥2,000, after 12:00 charged half-day rate
Free for same-day drop-off before check-in and after check-out; overnight storage available for ¥500 per bag
Step-free main entrance via ramp; one accessible room on first floor (room 105) with wider doorways and roll-in shower; lift reaches all floors; no automatic doors at entrance
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Times Hongokucho (3-min walk), 24h maximum ¥2,500; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ¥200 per person per night for stays under ¥10,000; ¥500 for stays ¥10,000–¥14,999; waived if room rate under ¥10,000 total
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; ¥5,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 神田寺 (54 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: 神田キリスト教会 (128 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 神道大教白鬚神社 (534 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: 純福音めぐみ教会 (792 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
日本サッカーミュージアム — 912 m · ~11 min walk
秋葉原ディアステージ — 23 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
イオン銀行 ATM — 255 m · ~3 min walk
マツモトキヨシ — 176 m · ~2 min walk
ファミリーマート — 45 m · ~1 min walk
御茶ノ水 — 702 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Best rates at ATMs in 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in major shops and restaurants; Amex less common; small eateries and cash-only in some places; contactless (Suica, Pasmo, mobile wallets) very common for transport and convenience stores.
No tipping – in restaurants, taxis, hotels, or anywhere else. It can cause confusion. Good service is the norm.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from convenience stores (vending machine or chiller) – around ¥100–150.
Conveyor-belt sushi or ramen bowl – around ¥800–1,200.
Yakitori or izakaya set meal – main dish around ¥1,000–1,500.
Ameyoko market in Ueno or Tsukiji Outer Market for grilled skewers, takoyaki, and taiyaki – ¥300–600 per item.
My Basket (small urban chain) or Seiyu (unlike Aeon or Ito-Yokado) for basic groceries; OK Store is cheap for bulk.
Uniqlo, GU, or Muji for basics; Shibuya 109 and Harajuku Takeshita Street for trendy but affordable fashion.
Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass (¥600) or Toei + Metro pass (¥900); from Narita, Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 to Ueno) or cheap Asakusa line (¥1,340); from Haneda, Keikyu line (¥330) or limousine bus (¥1,400).
1. Get a Suica/Pasmo IC card for seamless train/bus and shopping – ¥500 refundable deposit. 2. Eat at department store basement food halls (depachika) after 7pm for discounted bento. 3. Buy bottled water at convenience stores (¥100) not vending machines (¥160).
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.49 · 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 Residence Group 1/3
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · イオン銀行 ATM — 255 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · マツモトキヨシ — 176 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 Residence Group 1/3?
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, away from the lift core. These mid-floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if needed.
Which rooms should I avoid at Residence Group 1/3?
Avoid rooms on floors 2 and 3—they are directly above the lobby and any ground-floor cafe or reception noise; also skip rooms next to the single lift on any floor as it likely causes vibration and chatter.
Is Residence Group 1/3 noisy?
The hotel is on a Tokyo side street, not a major avenue, so traffic noise is moderate but present on the front-facing rooms. The single lift serves all floors, so a mechanical hum is audible on floors 1–3. No bar or restaurant noise noted from the data.
Which rooms have the best views at Residence Group 1/3?
Rooms on the higher floors (7–9) facing away from the main road—likely the rear side—offer a quieter outlook over nearby roofs or a small garden; no landmark views to expect.
What are insider tips for staying at Residence Group 1/3?
Tip 1: Request a room on a high floor (6–9) and specify 'away from lift' when booking—most 3-star Tokyo hotels accommodate this silently. Tip 2: If you arrive after 9pm, street noise drops sharply, but ask for a rear-facing room to avoid any early morning delivery trucks.
What time is check-in at Residence Group 1/3?
Check-in at Residence Group 1/3 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Residence Group 1/3 have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; paid premium tier (50 Mbps) at ¥500 per 24 hours; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Residence Group 1/3?
¥200 per person per night for stays under ¥10,000; ¥500 for stays ¥10,000–¥14,999; waived if room rate under ¥10,000 total
Where can I eat cheaply near Residence Group 1/3?
Conveyor-belt sushi or ramen bowl – around ¥800–1,200.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residence Group 1/3?
Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass (¥600) or Toei + Metro pass (¥900); from Narita, Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 to Ueno) or cheap Asakusa line (¥1,340); from Haneda, Keikyu line (¥330) or limousine bus (¥1,400).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March-April for cherry blossoms and mild, sunny days (but bring layers — it can still be chilly). October-November for crisp autumn air, clear skies and fewer tourists than spring.
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.