Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae vs Tokyo Ariake Bay Hotel

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 8.4km
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Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,806
Tokyo
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Tokyo Ariake Bay Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.8 1,962
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (2,059)
7.8 (2,456)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,508)
7.3 (3,099)
Trip.com
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8.1 (118)
Overall Average
8.9 (3,567)
7.8 (5,673)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae Tokyo Ariake Bay Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near Keisei Ueno Station for Narita Airport access + Many reviews say subway access is convenient
+ Clean sauna and public bath facilities perfect for relaxing + Showers and vanities clean with good pressure repeatedly mentioned
+ Gender-segregated floors with card-key security + Capsules clean with well-stocked basics
+ Well-maintained hygiene through daily cleaning services + Staff friendliness noted often
+ Common areas good for resting
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Opinions that the capsule interior feels stuffy with poor air circulation - Noise in capsules, snoring heard in multiple reviews
- Difficulty in individual temperature control leading to potential overheating - Industrial area lacks restaurants and amenities
- The hotel's unique system can feel complex for first-time guests - Late check-in and early check-out inconvenient
- Staff abrupt or language communication issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Airport travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Concert goers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Very convenient location near Ueno station, markets, and convenience stores. The onsen is a blessing for tired legs.

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean public bath and secure female-only floors. Perfect location for early flights.

The key management system for shoe lockers can be confusing.

Booking.com 2.8

Fantastic location and clean facilities.

The capsule was too hot and stuffy, making it hard to sleep.

Tokyo Ariake Bay Hotel

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Close to subway easy access

No elevator and noise despite quiet

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Nice showers

Too hot staff unfriendly

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Convenience store nearby friendly staff well-equipped

Far from venue

Trip.com 9.5 Other

Everything clean pajamas towels provided spacious capsule

Trip.com 7.5 Business

Common area good for noisy rest

Not fully relaxing capsule

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.4km

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