It seems like everyone and their mother is planning a trip to Tokyo these days. So if you happen to be visiting this vibrant city with your family (or a group of friends), you’ll be pleased to know that there are now bigger and better accommodation options available in Tokyo than the cramped rooms the city is typically known for.
Enter Section L, a new apartment-hotel brand that specialises in multi-family apartments that are flexible, tech-enabled and community-centric. Whether you’re staying for one night, one week, one month or longer, you’re guaranteed a comfortable home base that enables you to explore Tokyo like a local while making new connections along the way. Guests get access to Section L’s in-house social app, which connects you with other travellers in its network alongside helpful curated travel guides that focus on hidden gems around the neighbourhood.
From the moment you arrive, the check-in process is smooth and friendly. Pick up everything you need for your stay at the amenities bar before heading up to your new holiday home. Depending on the hotel, rooms range from a 22sqm Hygge Studio Mini (from ¥22,000) in Hamamatsucho to an ultra-generous 70sqm sauna suite (from ¥62,000) at the newly launched Ueno-Hirokoji locale. The rooms fit anywhere from two to seven people, making it ideal for multi-generational family stays or bigger groups of friends.
Each stylishly designed modern Japandi room has a functional kitchen – we’re talking an induction stove, fridge, microwave oven and toaster – to meet all your culinary needs. The in-suite washer-dryer, complete with detergent and dryer sheets, is an absolute travel game-changer for longer stays. There’s also ample space for a dining table and couch that can be converted to a work-from-hotel area plus comfy beds that guarantee you can get lots of rest. The little touches also stand out too – from the bedside Japan-inspired coffeebook that offers a sense of place to the anti-bacterial fabric spray that ensures your coats don’t smell like yakiniku.
With a presence spanning nine neighbourhoods, including popular tourist spots like Asakusa, Ginza and Tsukiji. Section L encourages travellers to take things easy and explore all the hidden nooks of Tokyo. Embrace the quiet residential charm of Kuramae, which is strategically located close to Asakusa but away from the chaos and the crowds. Each hotel is also conveniently close to a major train line to keep you connected to the rest of the city.