ONE@Tokyo by insomnia
Hotel · Sumida ·
Industrial-chic rooms, rooftop lounge with Tokyo Skytree views
Industrial-chic rooms, rooftop lounge with Tokyo Skytree views
"How did it strike you on arrival?The entrance will floor you: a lattice of wooden planks frames four openings in a ten-story concrete building. There’s no mistaking ONE@Tokyo as anything other than a design hotel, and Kengo Kuma’s exterior is just the first of industrial cues taken from Tokyo's downtown’s factories. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The bulk of accomodations are Studio rooms, which are edgy and ultra-compact. Walls are lined with plywood (a triangular desk juts from the paneling like a fin) while the industrial look is followed through with metallic sinks and glass-walled showers. All in all, it might make any spatially inclined guests feel like they need to suck it in as they inch their ways into the 150-square-foot studios; the upper-level suites and Loft rooms (the latter of which is twice the size, some with views of Tokyo Skytree) might be easier to stomach. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The beds are comfortable and double as storage (tuck your luggage in the space underneath). How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?Ah, so you don’t have an international plan? Luckily, smartphones are stocked in each room. They’re good for local—and even some international—calls, and can access the internet and social media when you’re roaming the city. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Free, fast Wi-Fi. And it’s worth repeating: Those phones have free connection, too. Room service: Worth it?The room-service menu is a short but flavor-packed lineup (sirloin steak, anyone?). But, especially if you’re tucked in a Studio, it’s best to indulge in the open lobby where a nearly 50-foot-long table stretches across the ground floor and connects to the lobby café. Breakfast? Totally free. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.High up in the hotel, a terrace offers one of the closest hotel views of Tokyo Skytree. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?While Tokyo Skytree looms at the doorstep, the bulk of attractions aren’t directly in the neighborhood—but visiting Tokyo means boarding a train (or three) no matter where you stay. Bottom line: worth it, and why?It’s worth it for guests who find comfort in minimalism (price included)." - Keith Flanagan
"ONE@Tokyo offers an entirely non-smoking accommodation in Tokyo, set a 3-minute stroll from Oshiage Subway Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar or coffee house. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Tokyo Station is a 30-minute train ride. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. Devices including handy Smartphones that can be carried around during your stay and Chromecast, a streaming media adapter that plays online content on the TV are also available to staying guests. Beverages can be purchased from the drinks vending machine on site. Luggage storage is available at this accommodation. A flat-screen TV is available in all rooms. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries including a toothbrush. Hairdryers are provided. Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is 500 metres from ONE@Tokyo, while Sensoji Temple is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 60-minutes via train and walk. Narita International Airport is 75-minutes via train and walk." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"There are those among us for whom the mere fact of a Tokyo boutique hotel designed from top to bottom by the master architect Kengo Kuma is enough to motivate a click on the big orange “book now” button. For the rest of us — or to pass the time before departure — some more detail might be in order. ONE@Tokyo’s location, in Oshiage, near the foot of the enormous Tokyo Skytree broadcast tower, places it well to the east of the city center. But for so singular an experience, a few extra minutes on the train is a small price to pay. Kuma designed everything, down to the uniforms worn by the staff, and the result is a hotel that’s like nothing else." - Tablet Hotels
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