APA Hotel & Resort <Ryogoku Ekimae Tower>

I stayed for four nights on a business trip for the first time in a while.Being on a high floor, it was very quiet both inside and outside at night, and I had a comfortable stay. Compared to before, I didn’t have to wait for the elevator, so there was no stress.The front desk staff were also more welcoming than before, and their friendly smiles put me in a good mood from the morning.

I had to go to Tokyo for an errand, and when I checked to see if there were any events that day, it turned out to be the famous Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Since I’d always wanted to see it at least once, I made a Reservation at this Hotel in Ryogoku. Without knowing anything beforehand, I arrived to find that the street in front of the Hotel was part of a one-way detour route toward Kuramae Bridge, a great spot for viewing the fireworks—so by simply following the flow of people, I ended up being able to watch them. It felt like a lucky break. The Hotel even handed out uchiwa fans to guests heading to the festival, which was a thoughtful touch. As for the Facility itself, there’s a convenience store on the second floor, which is very handy. The large public bath in the basement also looked appealing and I really wanted to try it, but I was so exhausted that I used the bath in my Room instead—so unfortunately I didn’t get to use it this time. An excellent Hotel for the price. I’d definitely like to stay again.