Asakusa attracts tourists not only from Japan but from all over the world. Many people choose it as their base for sightseeing in Tokyo, so there are plenty of accommodation options available.
Among them are hotels with unique themes that make the stay itself as enjoyable as the sightseeing.
“HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa” is one such hotel, and it is themed around Japanese manga, with playful designs from the front desk to the rooms!
Shared space at HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa
Self-check-in available in many languages
HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa is located in an excellent spot for sightseeing, a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express Line and about a 10-minute walk from the famous Kaminarimon Gate.
Founded with international visitors in mind, the hotel offers services that travelers from outside of Japan will definitely appreciate.
First is the automatic check-in system available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
Automated check-in system
Guests can complete the check-in process on their own by scanning their passport or QR code at the machine.
Check-out is also self-service. Even if you’re unsure about how things work, there’s a 24-hour front desk right next to the machines for peace of mind.
Check-out is also self-service
There’s also a self-service cloakroom available for use before check-in and after check-out.
You need a transportation IC card to unlock it, but if you don’t have one, you can ask the front desk staff for help. It’s free to use on the day of check-in and check-out.
The shared lobby space is packed with convenient goodies for travelers!
The shared lobby areas feature touch-panel digital signboard and automatic currency exchange machines, which are very helpful for international visitors. The digital signboard, which has an interactive map of Asakusa, allows you to search for Asakusa’s tourist spots and restaurants, and even suggests recommended sightseeing courses.
A digital touch-panel where you can look up tourism information
There are also coin-operated washing machines and dryers, which come in quite handy for long-term travelers. The washing machines automatically dispense detergent, so you don’t need to purchase it separately.
Coin-operated laundry machines
Between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, the hotel provides free bread for breakfast in an area equipped with an oven toaster and a microwave, available for use at any time. There are convenience stores and supermarkets near the hotel, so you can also heat up and enjoy your own meals that you bring in!
Oven toaster and microwave available for free use
Rooms with a stunning view of Tokyo Skytree
There are four types of rooms: the “Hollywood Twin Room” and “Double Room” for 1-2 people, the “Adjoining Room” for up to 4 people, and the “Universal Room” specialized in barrier-free facilities.
Hollywood Twin Room
Some rooms offer views of Tokyo Skytree from the window – a spectacular sight on clear days!
There’s also a plan that guarantees a room with a Skytree view, which can be booked through the hotel’s official website.
Double Room
Well-stocked amenities for a comfortable stay!
The interior design, which uses manga as a motif, has a different theme in each room.
Stylish designs extend to the smallest details, including the power outlets and lighting buttons near the bed pillows.
Room lights, power outlets, and USB ports
Although the rooms are compact, they’re well-equipped with amenities. Useful items such as electric kettles, hairdryers, and a folding table and chairs are provided.
Foldable table and chairs, electric kettle, and hairdryer are provided in the room
All rooms have shower rooms and toilets, with only the Universal Room featuring its own bathtub. Basic amenities such as towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap, and cups are also provided.
Restrooms
Shower
Sleepwear, disposable slippers, toothbrushes, body towels, cotton swabs, razors, and hairbrushes can be obtained from boxes in front of the reception. This way guests can pick up whatever they need themselves.
The amenity box located nearby the front desk
Additional items available for loan at the front desk include extension cords, humidifiers, blankets, irons and ironing boards, deodorizing sprays, sewing kits, extra pillows, and even mobile phone chargers and adapters.
All of these can be used free of charge!
Some of the amenities offered at HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa
Popular services found only at HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa
A unique and original service offered by HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa is their free “Local Tour.” In this tour, Hotel staff serve as guides for a tour in the surrounding area.
While the tour route is set, it can be customized according to participants’ preferences.
Many guests choose HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa specifically for this popular tour service.
The schedule can be checked on the hotel’s official website and social media, so be sure to look it up when you book your stay!
Furthermore, in keeping with the hotel’s theme, there’s a collection of about 1,500 manga available for unlimited reading. Titles popular overseas like ONE PIECE and Attack on Titan are available, as well as more niche works, making it appealing even for those who aren’t manga enthusiasts.
The main purpose for most guests staying at HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa is sightseeing, given its convenient location. The hotel’s extensive services, such as free luggage storage, customizable tours, and tourist information available via digital signage, certainly ensure that guests’ stays are comfortable and aligned with their sightseeing plans!
Information
| Name | ホテルタビノス浅草
HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa |
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| Address | 2-18-8 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | Asakusa Station 4-minute walk from Exit A1
Tawaramachi Station 9-minute walk from Exit 3
Asakusa Station 13-minute walk from Exit 3
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| Phone number | 03-6837-6867 |
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| Check-in times | 15:00 |
| Check-out times | 11:00 |
| Front desk reception hours | Open 24 hours |
| Languages spoken (at the front desk) | Japanese, English, Korean |
| Smoking | No smoking on the premises |
| Official website | https://hoteltavinos.com/asakusa/ |
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※The information in this article is current as of October 2024.
