Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu

Both the front desk and the lounge offered exceptionally warm, pleasant service—rare for a Hotel—and it really helped me relax. Since I was on a lower floor, getting around by stairs was easy and convenient. As I booked the premium type, I could also use the lounge with complimentary drinks (including alcohol), which almost felt wasted on a simple business trip. If you plan to have dinner in the lounge, I recommend adding an à la carte dish (the buffet is average). Unfortunately, the overall behavior of Japanese tourists at that time wasn’t great (nothing that can be helped). One concern was that there was quite a strong vibration noise coming from somewhere on an upper floor until late at night, which would make it hard to relax during the day.

I enjoyed walking from the station to the Hotel while exploring the shopping street. Although it is along a bus route, the interior is very quiet. The U-shaped design allows you to view an open-air restaurant from the window, creating a unique and extraordinary atmosphere. Breakfast was not included, but I had a discounted morning buffet with my Room booking, which was absolutely delicious. I had a relaxing stay and am very satisfied.