Nestled in Asakusa one of Tokyo’s oldest heritage area, merely 5 mins walk from the famous Sensoji Temple & few metro stops away from Tokyo Skytree, Akihabara & Ginza, The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon is undoubtedly one of the most strategically located hotel for travelers visiting Tokyo.
Hotel Entrance
The contemporary 4 star intimate hotel is designed by famed architect Shigeru Uchida features 136 guest rooms range from premium suites to more modest rooms that provides guests a sense of intimacy & relaxation.
Hotel Lobby
Upon stepping out of the lift into the lobby, we were mesmerized by the stunning view of the hotel lobby, the large windows and high ceiling provides a marvelous view of Tokyo Skytree and the city’s skyline.
Checking in was breeze, free wifi is available throughout the hotel. Our 258sq. ft Hollywood Double room is quite spacious compared to other hotels in Tokyo.
Hollywood Double Room
Our room is decorated with sumi colored wallpaper providing tranquility & serenity atmosphere while the shining black furniture enhances the overall design.
Also, it is equipped with a Slumberland Wide Bed, flat screen TV, mini fridge, kettle with coffee and teas, and Double-layered cotton gauze nightwear for each guest.
Bathroom
The bathroom doesnt disappoint as well, a separated shower area that features a bath tub & Hansgrohe Rain Shower & quality bathroom amenities is given.
Marvelous view from our room
Not to mention, the splendid Tokyo skytree view from our room with a comfortable lounger perfect for reading session.
B Bar
Another highlight of the hotel is definitely the B Bar – a private bar that is exclusively for hotel guests and companion. With it minimalistic art pieces hung on the walls, giving guests the feeling of closeness and exclusivity.
B Bar Alfresco Terrace
With limited seating and unobstructed panoramic views of Tokyo Skytree, city skyline and features the shimmering reflection of water on the terrace wall., the bar is easily overcrowded even with its own in house guests.
Chilling with our ice cold Asahi beer
View from Roof terrace – Gate Kaminarimon
R Restaurant
The R Restaurant is the signature restaurant of The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon. It is a french bistro-style restaurant & bar and is also where hotel guests enjoy their daily breakfast.
Breakfast Spread
The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon strongly emphasize on health conscious breakfast featuring fresh squeezed orange, raw honey direct from honeycomb & organic vegetables.
European Bread
While the buffet spread is limited, guests are ensured top quality food. Apart from buffet spread, guests can also order 1 main course of either : Egg Benedict, Scramble Egg & French Toast.
Raw Honeycomb
Egg Benedict with Cappuccino
French Scramble Egg with Honey Bacon, Pancake & Ham
Overall our hotel stay was fantastic, the staffs service were great & the superb location of the hotels allow us to spend more quality time around Asakusa area and easily reaching other attractions.
What we look forward : Check out time at 12pm instead 11am
The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
2-16-11, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034, Japan
〒111-0034 東京都台東区雷門2-16-11 ザ・ゲートホテル雷門 by HULIC
Rates : from 18,000 JPY onwards
hi Tommy, thks for recommending this hotel, i have booked for next month travel stay for 8 nites, i have a few questions
1) is docomo wifi useful around this area of stay?
2) i have used google map for some routes preparation but mostly it says go by JR and do not provide metro& toei option, will i have a problem with the 3 day pass as u have suggested?
thks
chin
Hi Chin, you are most welcome, remember to one level up from lobby for awesome view of Tokyo Skytree. The hotel has free wifi and now all metro station has free wifi. Docomo is a big brand in Japan hence should be no problem. JR line are not included in the tourist pass, alternatively use google search to find the closest tokyo metro or toei subway station
hello tommy.. we have a trip to japan by march next year. our entry point is osaka and exit in tokyo. what possible tourists spots and its nearby places can you suggests for our trip. kindly include in the iterinary Mt. fuji. thanks a lot in advance,
teresa
Hi Teresa, how many days in Japan? If less than 7 days is better to focus either Tokyo or Osaka region
Hi Tommy I just wondering if u know a way to accumulate SPG points in Malaysia. Cheers!
Hi Josh, as for now, the only way is to stay with Starwood hotels
Dear Tommy,, planning to take my children 15 years old and 11 years old to tokyo duirng the sakura season as its their school holidays and for tokyo disney land and maybe disnea sea… not sure how to plan the trip but maybe 7-8 days.. is one day each to tokyo disneyland and disnea sea enough/ or 2 days in tokyo disney land..
when should we arrange the disneyland trip.. int eh beginning, middle or end/ of the trip as we have to htink of logistics as well…any site or info . thanls