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Reviews of Hotel Meigetsu

2.5 out of 5
Hotel Meigetsu
7-21-10 Minami-Senju, Arakawa, Tokyo, Tokyo-to

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 288 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

TS, Bkk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like - cleanliness of the kitchen, living area and toilet Dislike - the size of the room is too small
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent as always excellent as always excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room insulation is poor. But given the price, it's still acceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very small and only big enough for you to store your luggage and walk in and out. However, if you`re only there to sleep, it doesn`t matter. Depending on the room, you might get different kinds of beds. The bed in the first room was hard and uncomfortable but the second room bed was very soft and comfortable. Nevertheless, this hotel was clean and the staff was awesome. They let me check in earlier than the check-in time and held my luggage after I checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

KoC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not everyday room service available. Can hear other people making noise (walking, speaking) from your room. Room are a bit small but still acceptable coz of low rental fees. Closed to station (5-10 mins walk) but still need to take train to main station (Tokyo station, etc) again. Others than that, it’s still ok to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

No.5

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep up the good work!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - clean, well equipped, close to metro station, with helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 2.5 stars hotel
Clean room, quiet area, near train station though the walls were a little thin, and wifi very slow
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nelson, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean, But Hotel is far from subway and JR. Near to highway, noisy.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Siu Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yuichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location!
Really nice hotel, perfect for tourists. Quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pun, Bangkok, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and on a budget hotel
I read so many reviews that say this hotel is pretty far away from the train station. However when I got there I found out it’s not thar far for me (just 5-10 minutes walk) in exchange for its peacefulness and quietness. I felt very safe to go back to this hotel at 10-11 pm. Besides the train station near this hotel is linked to both JR and metro lines and that make it very easy to go around. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very nice and helpful :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place
Awesome staff, wonderful and organic atmosphere, and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, decent location and great value.
Free coffee and nice lounge area. Has a laundry service including drier! Rooms are super clean, showers good and bathrooms clean too. Air conditioning in the room very strong, can go as cool as you can take it! Has a Japanese-style bath too. Make sure you have the location saved on a map to make sure you find it okay the first time.

8/10 Good

Wipawee, Thailand, Bangkok

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel meigetsu is always my priority choice whenever I go to Tokyo.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Kuang on 29 Nov 2017
Thank you very much. Please do use our hotel when you next come to Tokyo.

10/10 Excellent

Rayn, Pasig City, Metro Manila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience a Japanese Home
Staying here feels like staying in a japanese home rather than a hotel. So if you want to experience living in a japanese home, then this is very recommended. Not recommended for noise-sensitive people as you can hear every noise outside the room, as these are japanese style walls. Moreover the place is very safe and super clean. It's kinda far from station, 8mins and 10 mins walk from the nearest stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Kuang on 30 Nov 2017
We sincerely thank you for the wonderful comments you gave us. From now on, we would like many foreign travelers to use our hotel like their home.

10/10 Excellent

wai hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
almost perfect
This place is great for me. Clean and comfort, local area is quite and peaceful with some restaurant and a big supermarket nearby. location connect to 3 different subway line and with 10min. walk to bus stop directly to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
I appreciate that you like this hotel and let others know more about this hotel. .

10/10 Excellent

yami, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap, clean, comfy
I've stayed at this hotel in the past. I loved it then and I loved it now. Fantastic price if you wanna save some money, especially since you should only be using your hotel to sleep! Clean room and bathrooms. Downside is you're sharing a bathroom but for the price you can't ask for much. The rooms are small but the vast majority of Japanese hotels are small so that's not a big deal. There's a Japanese style bathroom you can book (one reservation at a time) so that was definitely an experience I loved! Otherwise, you can use the private shower stalls. Also 10 min walk to two different train stations. Overall, fantastic experience. I would stay again if I should ever find myself in Tokyo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Kuang on 16 Oct 2017
I appreciate that you like this hotel and let others know more about this hotel. .Thank you!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It is a hostel rather than a hotel. Small room!!!
The hotel was very clean and well maintained just like any Japanese hotel. However, this hotel is rather close to a hostel. The rooms were very very small with the bunker beds. One can almost touch both walls by stretching out two hands. The bed was not firm. It was maybe originally a single-family home and converted into a hostel. English is limited at the front desk. It is located in the quiet area away from the busy roads. However, one has to walk a good distance to the nearest Minami Senju Station. There are not any convenient stores nearby like Seven Eleven.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
I have seen a passenger in the past. She complained in the cabin of the LCC, how narrow seat it is, I am always on the first class of Korean Airlines! By the way I have to say one thing. Hotel Meigetsu is unsuitable for those who do not have backpackers experience in college.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Great Value
Hotel Meigetsu was the perfect place to crash after a long day of exploring Tokyo. It was conveniently situated near a metro line away from the noise of center city and the area its in has some hidden gems too. Though the bathrooms were shared, they were immaculately clean and everything well maintained. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
I am touched by the wonderful words you gave to us.

8/10 Good

Hoe Guat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Tori Staff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny rooms, but clean and well kept! Good value and a calm retreat after crazy Tokyo... Close to the metro and train system. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you for your opinion. We are glad to hear a high praise from you. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Lynna, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel. Cozy and comfortable.
I loved the friendly staff who gave us recommendations. It was a really easy checkin. Facilities were clean but a little bit cramped for my tastes. But it was great for the price~! Would recommend :)

8/10 Good

Lee, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Asakusa is a nice alternative from busy Tokyo.
We reserved two rooms in December 2016 (for two weeks), but only stayed there for one week...and spent one week in Osaka/Kyoto area. Some of the staff spoke limited English, but it didn't matter...all were helpful. The rooms are small, but not surprising for Japan (...bottom line, you get what you pay for). The walls are a bit thin (heard others talking, or snoring...), but it was not a nuisance. There are two showers on the first floor...and never once did we have to wait. Restrooms are on the first and second floor, and were always clean. Smoking is only allowed outside, which is nice as you cannot smell it from inside. I wish the beds were a bit more comfortable, but it's not horrible either. We were out and about a lot, and only needed a place to crash. It's a little confusing to find the unit (as with most of Japan), but once you're acclimated, it's really simple. There's a vending machine within the building and close by (...yes, hot coffee), and a large convenience store two blocks away. It was rather quiet during our stay (unless you have a noisy neighbor)...personally for us, it was nice being out with all the noise and people, and returning to a calmer environment to rest.

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean
-good facility especially kitchen and shower room -very clean -free wifi, free coffee and tea. -friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

carmen, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean
-good facility especially kitchen and shower room -very clean -free wifi, free coffee and tea. -friendly and helpful staff.

8/10 Good

hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable room
A nice hostel with comfortable bed but it is a bit far from the station, need to walk around 10 minutes

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay for a one night stay
I stayed for one night, only needing a place to sleep. The room was clean and there was working air conditioning and free wifi. The bed was a little uncomfortable and the sheets felt slightly damp but mostly my stay was comfortable. I did think it wasn't enough to only have one toilet on each floor of the hotel but the bathroom was very clean.

8/10 Good

Richard, Lithgow

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Difficult to find because of the Japanese system. Minami-Senju is the locality, not a street name. Once finding it is achieved, it's good value and handy to two Metro stations, JR and convenience stores. 24 hour coffee also boiling water available for tea. Showers and toilets were always available. I did not like the pillow, more like a miniature beanbag.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable hotel
Close to 3 train/subway stations, tiny clean room, but very affordable

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
modest hostel , but friendly
1. Friendly staff 2. modest equipment and small rooms 3. a very hard bed and pillow filled with grain 4. Room door does not seal sound 5. fairly noisy 6. Distance from the main points in Tokyo 7. safe neighborhood

8/10 Good

Desha, Denver Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, quiant and peaceful
Quaint little place in a quite neighborhood. Pleasent short 10min walk from the train station. Very clean room and facilities. Beds on the hard side of firm. Free morning tea was a nice touch. Great for budget concious folks who only need a place to sleep at the end of a long day. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
The staff doesn't speak too much English, but enough to get by. I did not understand how to get a taxi or where, so the staff graciously led me to a good location for taxis, got me one, and told the driver where to go, and waved good bye. He was actually on break. It meant a lot to me that he was so kind. 5 stars!

10/10 Excellent

Satou, hamamatsu shizuoka pref

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable n nice
excellent! i love this hotel so much! small but comfortable, friendly staff, clean, like stay in ur own house, nice service, nice bed too.. maybe just abit difficult to find cos located in a small street, also just one coin laundry.. please add more.. :)

8/10 Good

maria, philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean. value for money
Room is small but then it compensates for cleanliness. Shared toilet and bath but it's no big deal for us when we went there. Free coffee. With microwave in common kitchen. Nice place to go to after coming from whole day of sightseeing.

10/10 Excellent

Jonas, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, highly recommended!
My stay was perfect! I was skeptical at first when I read all the other reviews, they sounded almost too positive. But I have to say this was the best Hostel/Hotel I stayed at during my trip to Japan (out of aprox 5 hotels/hostels) - this place is very very clean, have very nice personnel. The only small downside is the location - which is really not bad. Once you get to the hotel the first time, its really a great location close to the Train station. Like anything else in Tokyo, it can be difficult finding an address nestled within a normal neighborhood. And Hotel Meigetsu is nesteld in a nice neighborhood, so may not have an typical hotel location. But I extended my stay here, and stayed at this place the remainder of my stay in Tokyo... Would strongly recommend this place to anyone, who needs all the basics at a very good price.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Paul, Philly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant hotel
The only problem with this hotel is it's location. Using the (very efficient) public transit system, it takes about an hour to get the neighborhoods I ended up spending most of my time around, like Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, etc. This was the worst if I was out past midnight, when the trains stop. Coming back in a cab from the nightlife areas cost 6000 yen ($60)! Otherwise, the hotel was lovely, the service was great, the room was clean and air-conditioned, and the neighborhood very pleasant.

6/10 Okay

Petter, Oslo Norway

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
'Cheap, but for a reaason
Cheap and simple living, but located quite far from the city and any communication. Living outside the "ring" also means it's quite timely to take the metro to any sights, not to mention expensive to take a cab ride home (you might as well just upgrade for a better hotel). The hotel was very clean, but with a true backpacker / barracks feel. The staff had poor english, but were friendly. The room came with a bunk bed, the lower which had a hard mattress whereas the upper which basically was a futon. The pillows were quite flat, and the room to small to circulate air properly (despite AC) so sleeping quality was below average.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Beds & Good Service But Noisy
The hotel is very clean and service was excellent. The bathrooms are extremely clean and the staff is constantly keeping up good maintenance. The only downside is that the air conditioners are old and emit a musty smell when turned on. Also, the walls are very thin and you can hear anyone and everyone walking around or talking. If you are a late sleeper the vacuuming in the mornings might wake you up. Also, this hotel imposes a 12:30 am curfew for you party goers or late night owls. Otherwise the hotel is excellent especially for the price. I highly recommend this place for the frugal traveler.

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso, Orange County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Meigetsu
This was my first trip to Tokyo and the stay at Hotel Meigetsu was a good choice! It was a little hard to find the hotel at first since it was hidden by other buildings. The staff were friendly and accomodated us with anything we needed like towels, hairdryers, etc. Also, for you people who have limited comprehension of Japanese, the staff speak English, so that was a plus! My girlfriend and I booked bunk beds since that was the cheapest option. The top bunk was a little hard, so we shared the bottom bunk, which surprisingly has enough room for two people. It was hot when we got there, but fortunately there was air conditioning. The room is not cleaned everyday, but you can tell the staff if you want to have to have it done. There are two options for cleaning one's self: a Japanese-style bath and showers. Showers are available anytime, while the Japanese-style bath is available by reserving for 20 minutes. There's a also a refrigerator and a kitchen on the premises if you don't feel like eating out. The location is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Minamisenju Metro and JR lines, and getting to the Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Tokyo stations take about 30-35 minutes! Overall, the stay at Hotel Meigetsu was enjoyable and affordable!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
it was great! the staff was friendly, the room was clean but just a downfall would be the walls of the rooms are too thin. So we have to be extra careful when we come back at night. Other than that a great recommended place to be in!

8/10 Good

Woody, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Professional oasis
You enter a calm, well catered for world when you step out of the industrial backwater that surrounds Hotel Meigetsu, Literally hemmed in by a river, highway and train lines, the environment dictates the low cost of a stay, which has to be one of the best overnight bargains in Tokyo. The hotel is warm and cheery inside, with good consideration given to the comfort and well being of the guests. Something epic rather than depressing about the neighborhood - industrial Japan alive and on the go, while a quiet neighborhood goes about its business in the background.

10/10 Excellent

Jin, TW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service
Friendly staff, Nice clean neat room,

8/10 Good

tokyo1986, asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
kind owner, clean, facilities ok, but bit far
kind owner, clean, facilities ok, room is small but bed is confortable, bath room changing cloth place is very cold, shower room much more better. But the location is a bit far, with the big backpack is such a nightmare.

10/10 Excellent

YOO, KOREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice budget hostel with great kindess of the staff
I took Keisei line from Narita airport and got off at Senjuohasi station with the transfer at Aoto station. It took about 10 minutes to get to this hostel from Senjuohasi station. It was so clean and comfortable. The room was equipped with air-conditioner (heater) and television. Besides, there were a small living room where we could use desktop computers for free and a kitchen where we could cook some food. And the shower rooms and toilets were maintained so cleanly. The speed of wifi was so fast that I could watch moving clipps with my smart phone. More than anything else, the staffs who looked mid-aged men were so kind and polite as ordinary japanese people are. He showed me every facilities and explained to me about details. I was so impressed. The price was fantastic if we take the prices in Tokyo into consideration. If I visit Tokyo again, I will absolutely stay here again. This hostel is perfert as a low-budget accomodation.