The hotel is located in the heart of Asakusa, one of the oldest and most charming areas of Tokyo which is naturally one of the best sightseeing spots being a few minutes walk from Seonsoji (the Asakusa Cannon Temple) and Nakamise shopping Arcade. An entrance to Asakusa station on Tsukuba Express is just in front of the hotel. Akihabara is just two stops from the nearest subway station. The line also leads passengers directly to Tsukuba Science city in 40minutes. All rooms are medium in size and decorated in pastel shades for a relaxing stay. All are well-equipped with facilities such as a cable television, mini-bar, air-conditioning and hair dryer. The bathrooms are kept clean and in good condition. The hotel boasts a selection of 09 restaurants and bars ranging from Chinese, French and international cuisine to Karuta Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. It is a modern, white high rise , 28 storied building. A light, bright and high ceiling lobby with a long reception counter and some sitting spaces. Plenty of staff on hand to help in a modern decor. The hotel features some other facilities include concierge, fitness pool, non smoking floors and variety of banquet rooms. There are many shopping tenants on the public floors, like boutiques, jeweler, drugstore, esthetic salon and flower shop etc. It is a convenient hotel especially for leisure travelers who wish to visit Asakusa district. (01/09 YT)