Maruyama Zoo Tours

This is basically a building with studios managed by a company. The studio is compact, but has everything (no TV though). There is a kitchen, fridge, microwave, washing machine, Internet, etc. Everything works and the place is immaculate. You actually never see any staff, but they are very responsive whenever you send a message. You receive instructions about where to find the key and how to enter the building by message. For foreigners, there are immigration documents to fill out before hand; you don't have that inconvenience in a normal hotel. All in all I had a very comfortable stay there. Although they couldn't offer me a late check out, they gave me information about a sento (public bathhouse) nearby that I could use to wash up after the marathon. It was great. One piece of advise for tall people (more than 6-foot tall). Mind your head. I am 185cm tall and bumped my head several times in door frames and low hanging kitchen cabinets. By the end of my stay, I was unconsciously slouching when walking around.

Clean room, staff was helpful, AC is Good

The breakfast was fresh, varied and ample. The hotel was clean and the staff were Top Rate.