Japanese hotel operator Hoshino Resorts has just opened a new hotel in Asakusa and it could just be one of Tokyo’s best city hotels. For starters, the location is perfect, as it’s just a minute’s walk away from Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo’s top attractions. Tokyo Skytree and Sumida Park are also nearby and within walking distance. Naturally, the hotel is capitalising on its proximity to these major landmarks with a cool, modern design that maximises the breathtaking views surrounding it.
OMO3 Asakusa offers eight room categories with a total of 98 rooms. While the interiors are contemporary in look and feel, they include touches inspired by Japanese Edo aesthetics. The Yose Twin Room, for instance, is furnished with red carpets and purple cushions reminiscent of a kouza, a pedestal traditionally used for public speeches and performances.
The Deluxe Twin Room however, is the highlight. The spacious abode, which comes with a sofa and bathtub, has a picture window that looks out directly at Sensoji Temple. This is the feeling of luxury, when you can take in the majestic sight from the comfort of your own room.
The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant or café, but that’s compensated by the Food and Drink Station on the thirteenth floor, a self-checkout kiosk that’s open 24 hours. It offers around 80 ready-to-eat food and drink options, including some coveted local products such as baked goods from Terasawa bakery, inari sushi from Fukujuya, and dorayaki from Ryushotei Nishimura. We recommend that you enjoy these treats at the hotel’s OMO Base lounge, which has a spectacular view of Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree.
OMO3 Asakusa aims to make it easier for first-time Tokyo visitors to experience the city. The huge map murals on the first and thirteenth floors offer a list of recommended attractions in the city and surrounding neighbourhood. Plus, the hotel also organises a host of activities, some of which are free for guests. You could join a free hour-long morning tour of the neighbourhood, play games to learn about Asakusa’s food culture, and watch a rakugo (Japanese storytelling) in the evening.
Rooms from ¥18,000 per night.