Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome

I've stayed here for about 4 weeks total in the past year (2024-2025) and for me it's a great value when you consider the location, price, necessities, etc. It's a business hotel type of vibe, so you won't get anything plush and it does feel a little dated, but if you're looking to get around Tokyo - for tourism or for work - this place is great, along with a super friendly staff. Location: It's in the heart of Ginza and located to all the metros (Tokyo Metro & Yamanote) within like a 5 minute walk. If you need to go to Tsukiji or Toyoso Market or Big Sight (for expos), there's a bus that goes direct for 200yen right there. Really can't beat the location of this place. It's also close by to all the typical shopping meccas, so it's great to be able to buy a bunch of stuff and drop if off at the hotel nearby. Food/Drinks: the hotel doesn't really have food, but there's a Lawson's, Family Mart, Seven-Eleven right there, so you can get anything you need there. There's a breakfast option available for extra $ but it's shabu-shabu and that might be a little intense for breakfast. There's a bunch of nice cafes nearby too like Roar Coffee and Teron that are open for breakfast options. If you're into specialty coffee like myself, Glitch, Bongen, Turret are all right there. I like to go running in the morning, so it's a few blocks from the Imperial Palace, which is a popular running area. Staff and Amenities: Traveling solo, I always stay in a double, which is pretty small but you can get a super big suitcase in there and you'll probably have to open it on top of your bed. If you need an iron, for example, you can borrow it from the front desk. I did laundry in the coin laundry space this time and it's super simple and all-inclusive (don't wash-dryer is the same and detergent is included). Just drop in 300-500 yen (depending on weight) and it'll do it's thing in an hour or two. If you can't be there to pick up your laundry when it's done, the staff will put it in a bag and hold it for you so that others can use it too. Overall: if you're looking for a great location in Tokyo with quick access to get your adventures going and good functionality out of a hotel for a great price, I couldn't recommend Fresa Inn Sanchome enough!