The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by HULIC

This was our first time watching Grand Sumo in two years, and we were happy to stay with you again. We left our luggage at noon and checked in after the matches; it had already been delivered to our Room, which was a great help and very efficient. We also enjoyed a wine dinner with my daughter and her husband at the 2nd-floor restaurant, relaxing while watching yakatabune boats passing along the Sumida River.We chose a Ryogoku Kokugikan-side Room without hesitation. This time we stayed in a corner Scenic Hollywood Twin, and it was even more comfortable than expected, with a spacious sofa area. The night view from the Room was beautiful—the illuminated Tokyo Skytree, Kuramae Bridge, and the stream of headlights on the expressway. The next morning we could hear the taiko drums from the yagura, see spectators already heading into Ryogoku Kokugikan, and rows of sumo banners lined up outside—an amazing view. Our Room was on the 4th floor, which felt just right—not too high.For breakfast we chose Narutobeya’s signature salt chanko hot pot. It was flavorful with sesame oil and black pepper, filling, and delicious. As it is limited in quantity we were advised to come early; thanks to that we still had plenty of time afterward—taking a walk around Kyu-Yasuda Garden before checkout and relaxing in the Room with coffee from the Nespresso machine. The Diamond member chocolate perk was just perfect as well, though unfortunately we didn’t have a chance to use the sparkling wine or coffee tickets.Thank you for another comfortable stay. We look forward to visiting again.

This was my first time staying here. I have stayed at The Gate Hotel Asakusa and Yurakucho several times, but this was my first time at Ryogoku. The service was excellent and it was quiet, so I could relax and rest well. The Room was spacious, and the bathtub was larger than expected, making my stay very comfortable.I would like to stay again.