高元寺藝術家飯店 - 東京

This hotel isn't really a hotel. It's actively disingenuous to describe it as such. It's basically an Airbnb above a bar. The rooms were nice but the service was utterly atrocious - there was only someone in the building (working behind the bar and specifically saying he didn't deal with the rooms) for a portion of the evening. We were aware of this, what we weren't aware of is the inability to contact anyone when there were issues. In the end our concerned emails went completely ignored by the email address given (there was no phone number in the room to call in case of problems). Really really poor.

This is an amazing hotel, super friendly staff and a really nice neighbourhood. Very easy to see other parts of Tokyo since the railway station is so close. Would highly rekomend a stay here!

Good style, good location!

Super cool, creative boutique hotel in a fantastic non-touristy local neighborhood. My wife and I stayed here our first night in Tokyo and it did not disappoint. The are has really wonderful night life and is located only 15 minute JR train ride from Shinjuku. Friendly and helpful staff. Note that this hotel is a bit different, though, as there is not really any front desk staff present at all times. We arrived in the morning at 11am when the email said we could drop our stuff but there was nobody there to take our stuff and guide us but rather just a lockbox to enter and drop our stuff in a common room. Similarly when we left there is nobody to check out with or anything. If you are looking for a traditional hotel this is probably not your place but if you want a cool, casual, hip and boutique place in a great local spot without much in the way of traditional service this is a great place.

Awesome place, loved the bar area downstairs. Koenji is where you want to be and the rooms are just a couple blocks from the metro station. The rooms are thoughtfully designed and clean.