ICI HOTEL Ueno Shin Okachimachi

Excellent!

Hotel in a good location with many restaurants and transport links. Room was tidy and spacious.

Decent place to stay. Staff was generally accommodating.

I travelled solo and found the hotel an absolutely wonderful place to stay in Tokyo. The hotel is conveniently located about a 12-15 minute walk (depending on pace) from the nearest major train station, with several subway options just up the street. There’s also a 7-Eleven right on the corner of the block, which is incredibly handy for snacks, drinks, or quick essentials at any time of day. The surrounding area is very quiet and peaceful at night - something that genuinely surprised me on my first evening there. However, it’s perfect for anyone looking to escape the constant hustle and bustle of areas like Shinjuku and Shibuya while still remaining well connected to the city. The staff are warm, friendly, and always happy to help whenever needed. The rooms are fairly standard in size for Tokyo, but realistically, you won’t be spending much time in the room anyway. Some tips in regards to the size of the rooms (I stayed in two types over my stay). For the Standard Double Room - I found placing my luggage (large case) on top of the desk at the end of the bed worked perfectly. That said, if you’re travelling with two large suitcases, I’d definitely recommend upgrading to the Deluxe Double Room for the extra space. These rooms actually have a pop-up luggage stand which was great for my second case after all those necessary Tokyo purchases! The larger bed is also a great bonus for couples who prefer a bit more room to relax.