Reviews of Property: Newly Renovated Stylish Apartment in Tokyo!
Description
Apartment, 33 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
town,
balcony,
air-conditioning,
internet access,
TV
Rates
per property
Set rates in US Dollars
Set rates in US Dollars
$109 -
$119/night
$639 - $699/week
$639 - $699/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£65 -
£71/night £383 - £419/week
Michael Merner
Speaks: English
50 Reviews of Property 131846 in Tokyo, Japan
ideal way to see tokyo
Review Submitted: August 24, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Our stay in the nishi- ogikubo apartment couldn't have been better. The accomodation itself was clean, stylish and well equipped.We thought the train tracks outside might have been annoying but it was a great view watching tokyo life from the balcony and wasn't noisy. Seiyu was within 2 mins walking distance and is the best supermarket we've ever been to! It's selection of yakitori and tonkatsu at the deli counters were a great alternative to expensive eating out. Tokyo is so full on it was great to escape from the centre on the 15 min train ride back to the apartment to chill out. Makoto (our host) is a star, so sweet, friendly and helpful and gave us a warm welcome in what is quite a daunting city on first impressions. Would love to come back to Tokyo and would definately book the apartment again. We were in tokyo for 6 nights and crammed so much in, be warned, it is VAST! Better to pre plan to make sure you get what you want to experience in. The shopping is immense and could have spent the whole time distracted by the millions of boutiques and malls! Tokyoites are the most stylish and fashionable people I've ever seen...the fashion scene (Best seen in Shibuya and Ayonama) is miles better that London and New York. We used the lonely planet tokyo uncovered book as a guide, good book but the maps aren't all correct so make sure you have a back up! I've never been so lost in a place but it was half the fun :)
Great Accomadations
Review Submitted: August 1, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
All I can say is that I was extremely satisfied with the apartment. My son and I had a great time in the Tokyo area, and our apartment was a great place to return to after exploring. Makoto San was a great host. He was very enlightened to the surroundings, and was always available for assistance. I would recommend this property to anyone traveling to Tokyo.
Great place to stay in Tokyo
Review Submitted: June 14, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
The apartment is exactly what you see in the pictures (minus the carpet). Everything is clean, internet is fast, the shower is awesome after a long flight, and the ac works. The sliding doors add an extra sense of privacy as well. However, if you are from America the apartment is a bit on a small side, but four of us slept comfortably. Just be sure to order a futon if you are more than a party of three. One last thing, is the whole recycling disbursement. It is a bit tricky, so be sure to follow instructions (you will know what I mean once you get to Japan). Location is equally great. The apartment is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, conveniently close to Nishi Ogikubo station, 24 supermarket, 24hr McDonald, and best ramen noodle house in town. Overall my friends and I were satisfied with the apartment and we would highly recommend it to any of our friends.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: April 2, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
Four of us stayed at the Nishi-Ogikubo two-bedroom apartment during mid-March. Makoto-san was nice enough to meet us late on a weekend night to show us to the apartment and spent time explaining the apartment and other useful information. The apartment itself was really nice, with big comfortable beds and free internet, and even a washing machine if we needed to wash some clothes! The 24-hour supermarket near the apartment was also very convenient to us, and the station location was very close as well. In all, this was a very comfortable stay that saved us a lot of money if we were to have stayed at hotels!
Great place in a great location!!!
Review Submitted: February 8, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2008
Me and my mother stayed here a few months back and we loved it! The apartment was comfortable and spacious. It was also very clean and had many things already included such as shampoo, soap, and conditioner. The location was great, only a two minute walk to the station and within walking distance to lots of shops and places to eat. We loved having everything so close and were actually very sad when we had to leave to our next destination. We would recommend this place to anyone planning to stay in Tokyo and would definitely stay here again.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: February 8, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
Me and my mother stayed here a few months back and we loved it! The apartment was comfortable and spacious. It was also very clean and had many things already included such as shampoo, soap, and conditioner. The location was great, only a two minute walk to the station and within walking distance to lots of shops and places to eat. We loved having everything so close and were actually very sad when we had to leave to our next destination. We would recommend this place to anyone planning to stay in Tokyo and would definitely stay here again.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 6, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We (family of four) stayed in this apartment on Thanksgiving week (November, 2008). I cannot say enough good things about the apartment, access to the city and the neighborhood. Above all the hospitality and welcome by Mr. Makoto is unbelievably great. He gave all useful information a tourist need and always answered any question during our stay.
It is very neat/clean and compact apartment with all necessary supplies. The area is very very easy to navigate has a great 24hr market, and internet cafe, and McDonald's, all within walking distance.
If I am back in Tokyo in future, I am going to stay same place without any doubt. Thanks Mr. Makoto for making our trip a pleasant and memorable one.
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It is very neat/clean and compact apartment with all necessary supplies. The area is very very easy to navigate has a great 24hr market, and internet cafe, and McDonald's, all within walking distance.
If I am back in Tokyo in future, I am going to stay same place without any doubt. Thanks Mr. Makoto for making our trip a pleasant and memorable one.
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Wonderful stay
Review Submitted: January 1, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
Great location due to its close proximity to 24hrs Seiyu supermarket and residential area.We could get snacks anytime of the day when we were hungry.My family and I did not fear going back late since the area was well-lit and there were a couple of neighbourhood shops to venture abt.Only thing we were not so keen was the strict guideline of recycling the rubbish.We were ok with recyling but there were too many things to take note of when we were throwing rubbish.Since we utilized the kitchen, it was kind of exasperating to sort out the rubbish after cooking.
There should also be hooks in the toilet to hang dirty clothes or towel.
All in all, everything was perfect for the 4 of us and Makoto has presented us with helpful information about the city which helped us during our trip. Will definitely stay here again if we were to come to Tokyo.Highly Recommended.
There should also be hooks in the toilet to hang dirty clothes or towel.
All in all, everything was perfect for the 4 of us and Makoto has presented us with helpful information about the city which helped us during our trip. Will definitely stay here again if we were to come to Tokyo.Highly Recommended.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: December 30, 2008
Date of Stay: December 2008
My wife and I stayed in this apartment in July 2008. I made the reservation in January and, as the date
approached for us to leave for Tokyo, Makoto would periodically email me. He provided weather updates,
thorough instructions on how to get to the unit, and a phone number I could use to reach him should we get
lost on the way. We did get lost but Makoto was very patient, giving us instructions over the phone on how to
navigate the trains and waiting at the station for us to arrive.
The apartment itself was wonderful. Compared to many of the VRBO units that we have rented in Europe, the
unit was quite spacious and clean. Especially the bathroom, which has a very deep tub -- a fantastic way to top
off a day of sight-seeing and sooth aching muscles. The apartment is also air conditioned, which really is a
necessary accommodation — summer in Tokyo is very, very hot and humid. The kitchen is adequate, equipped
with all the basic tools required to prepare a meal. And the bed is very comfortable. I also appreciated the
high-speed internet.
Makoto made a point to explain the apartment to us and show us how everything worked. He had maps and
brochures of local attractions to share with us and gave us a little gift, which was a nice touch. We really
enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we returned to Tokyo.
approached for us to leave for Tokyo, Makoto would periodically email me. He provided weather updates,
thorough instructions on how to get to the unit, and a phone number I could use to reach him should we get
lost on the way. We did get lost but Makoto was very patient, giving us instructions over the phone on how to
navigate the trains and waiting at the station for us to arrive.
The apartment itself was wonderful. Compared to many of the VRBO units that we have rented in Europe, the
unit was quite spacious and clean. Especially the bathroom, which has a very deep tub -- a fantastic way to top
off a day of sight-seeing and sooth aching muscles. The apartment is also air conditioned, which really is a
necessary accommodation — summer in Tokyo is very, very hot and humid. The kitchen is adequate, equipped
with all the basic tools required to prepare a meal. And the bed is very comfortable. I also appreciated the
high-speed internet.
Makoto made a point to explain the apartment to us and show us how everything worked. He had maps and
brochures of local attractions to share with us and gave us a little gift, which was a nice touch. We really
enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we returned to Tokyo.
Very Fun Place to Stay
Review Submitted: December 1, 2008
Date of Stay: November 2008
We just returned for a 9 night stay at this apartment. I will agree with what everyone else has said about the apartment. It is a very nice place, clean and comfortable. Location is great...a little suburb just 15 minutes from Shinjuku station. The people in the neighborhood are very friendly. We are 2 adults and 2 boys age 15 and 11. Although it is ideal for 2 adults, it is workable for a family of 4. My wife and I shared the large double bed, my 15 year-old slept on the futon and we brought a blow-up bed that we placed at the foot of our bed for the 11 year-old. The trains do come by often, but it did not affect our sleep and I am a pretty light sleeper.
Makoto is great, very friendly, helpful and available to answer questions you may have.
This is a very quaint and affordable place to stay in Tokyo and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to sleep while visiting this wonderful city!
Makoto is great, very friendly, helpful and available to answer questions you may have.
This is a very quaint and affordable place to stay in Tokyo and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to sleep while visiting this wonderful city!
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