5 reasons to stay with Hotel Monday in Tokyo and Kyoto

Many hotel rooms in Japan are quite small, making it difficult for families and larger groups of travellers to find a place to stay. But limited space isn’t a problem at Monday Apartment and Gate Stay, which are both apartment-style hotels that feature comfortable rooms for up to eight guests. Some hotels such as Gate Stay Nihonbashi Suitengumae also have family-friendly features like retractable bunk beds and even dog-friendly rooms.

Monday Apartment and Gate Stay have plenty of useful amenities for long-term stays that make it feel as if you’re living in Japan. For instance, the apartment hotel rooms feature a proper kitchen with everything you need for daily life. You’ll find a refrigerator, toaster, kettle, microwave, rice cooker and a dining table for a comfortable stay. Other useful items include a washer and dryer, vacuum cleaner and television, plus free rental extras like a curling iron, trouser press and ironing board.

You can even borrow entertainment items for a small fee including games like Jenga, a hot plate, Bluetooth speakers and a karaoke mic.

Whether staying at Hotel Monday, Monday Apartment or Gate Stay, you’ll meet the lovely staff who are there to help with anything you may need. Don’t speak Japanese? No worries, as Hotel Monday employs numerous international staff who can speak English in addition to a range of languages from places like China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam, just to name a few. While they may not be on call 24 hours, it’s comforting to know that there is someone you can communicate with during your stay.

Start your day right by adding on a breakfast option with your stay. Hotel Monday's breakfast menu will have you satisfied with a variety of dishes showcasing the best seasonal ingredients. For instance, Hotel Monday Premium Toyosu offers a full Japanese-style breakfast buffet with delicious options like tuna steak, Kyoto-style stew, grilled fish, soba, udon, yakisoba, tamagoyaki omelette, zosui rice porridge, miso soup, chirashi sushi (sushi rice topped with a variety of ingredients) and a selection of desserts. Note that the menu varies depending on the hotel location.

In addition, Monday Apart Premium Ueno has a comprehensive open sandwich buffet.

With 20 locations in Tokyo and three properties in Kyoto, Hotel Monday Group covers a wide range of neighbourhoods in both cities. For short stays, there are six Hotel Monday and three ICI Hotel options in Tokyo. You can choose to stay near the traditional sights in Asakusa, famous for Sensoji Temple, or opt for a hotel in Toyosu near the city's huge fish market. Hotel Monday even has a location at Haneda Airport – perfect for early morning or late night flights. 

There are seven Monday Apartments and four Gate Stay hotels in Tokyo. Choose from several convenient and central locations, including a hotel in the heart of Akihabara, Tokyo's renowned electric town, or in glitzy Ginza, which is known for its excellent shopping.

In Kyoto, you’ll find two Hotel Monday properties and one Monday Apartment, which is just a few blocks from Kyoto Station. The two other locations are near popular tourist destinations like Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Additionally, Hotel Monday has private saunas and is planning to add another exciting concept room to Monday Apartment Shichjo Horikawa.

• 5 in Ueno
• 5 in Akihabara
• 2 in Nihonbashi
• 2 in Hamamatsucho
• 1 in Asakusa
• 1 in Hatchobori
• 1 in Nishikasai
• 1 in Toyosu
• 1 in Ginza
• 1 in Haneda airport