"Our room was nice - above average size for a Tokyo hotel for the price, and well cleaned and maintained with a great view. The staff were helpful and spoke great English. It takes a bit of time to get in and out with a lift to floor 8 - the lobby - followed by a second, separate lift to the guest floors. Room service and drinks are so expensive so as to be not worth considering - 1800 yen for a Godzilla themed soda or 3300 yen for a dessert, for example. It's also in the middle of Kabukicho, so the surrounding streets aren't particularly nice to walk around most times of the day, and the city noise still makes its way into your room all night. None of these are deal-breakers - it's still a decent stay - but not mind blowing."
"Very old and outdated huge hotel with broken computer systems (because the hotel is huge with thousands of people living here and large tour groups, it heavily dependent on self help systems every step of the way, yet these digital systems aren't the easiest to use even for young people, let along older foreigners. For example, the self check-in monitor has an alignment miscalibration where it would click what's above your finger; the luggage system has a bug where if you're trying to type foreign phone number into the Japanese phone the rest of the system would stop responding altogether, etc)
The elevators are smelly of old cigarettes smell. The restaurants serve what might be considered high-end food 20yrs ago.
Generally not cost effective."
"Everything was wonderful. The room is clean and well maintained, but was a bit smaller than the advertisement. The staff were wonderful except for the language barrier."
If you and your partner need a romantic escape, we've got just the ticket. Our guests also love Ueno for its array of dining options and major shopping area. You might consider checking out some of the nearby sights and attractions such as Ameyoko Shopping District, Suzumoto Theater, or Kuromontei. If you'd like to stay close to a particular destination, you can sort by neighborhood or distance to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.
What is there to do in Ueno?
There's nothing better than seeing a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider taking time to discover all there is to see and do in Ueno. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Ueno for its shopping, museums, and restaurants. Ameyoko Shopping District, Suzumoto Theater, and Kuromontei are worth a stop when you're out and about.
What's the best way to get to Ueno and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in Ueno might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: Make your way to Ueno with a flight to Haneda Airport (HND), which is the closest major airport located 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away. Metro stations nearby include Ueno-okachimachi Station and Ueno-hirokoji Station.