❇️The b Tokyo Asakusa: a chain accommodation brand with fashionable design in Asakusa business district

Staying in Asakusa during the peak tourist season for the Summer Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo, I chose to stay at the b Tokyo Asakusa, and took a burger with me to visit Panda Cafe and Asakusa Hanashikiya. Although it is not a highly family-friendly accommodation, it is It can be regarded as an accommodation choice that combines affordable prices with stylish design. (🔎Reservation price and guest reviews:agoda|booking.com)

📂Quick introduction: basic introduction to the b Tokyo Asakusa

The b Tokyo Asakusa Hotel officially opened for business in October 2018. It is the 10th branch of the b chain hotel brand in Tokyo. It is located at the exit of Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, next to Kappabashi Toki Street, and across the road from the Asakusa shopping mall. Circle, it provides double/twin rooms of about 9 square meters, and the average room price per night is just over NT$20.

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🛏️What room type is recommended? the b Tokyo Asakusa is a 12-story building with a total of 166 rooms, offering 3 room types to choose from.

• Standard Double Room: 17㎡, 1.4m wide double bed
• Superior Double Room: 18㎡, 1.6m wide double bed
• Superior Twin Room: 21㎡

The room types at the b Asakusa Hotel are quite simple. They are all double/twin rooms. Although minors can stay for free, the room space is only about 20 square meters. We chose the superior twin room with the largest space and ample luggage. The space allows the little hamburger to have more room for activities. The two single beds can be combined to form a 2-meter-wide extra-large double bed for three people to sleep together at night. (🔎Reservation price and guest reviews:agoda|booking.com)

The guest rooms adopt a simple and fashionable design style, with relatively rich colors. The round desk and bar are also very pleasing. In the limited space of a Japanese-style business hotel chain, the smartest thing about the b is to cancel the bathtub design and use a shower head and massage shower Replacement of columns saves water, space and improves comfort. Although the bathroom adopts a wet and dry separation design, the toilet does not have a complete independent compartment, which is a pity.

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▲ The bed emphasizes the use of duvet covers and sheets, which is quite comfortable.

▲ The desk and bar are designed in a round shape, which is quite pleasing.

▲ Combine two single beds at night to become a two-meter wide sleeping area.

🍽️What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at the b Tokyo Asakusa

The reception hall on the first floor of the b Asakusa Hotel is equipped with a space for parent-child breastfeeding and smoking. What is most commendable is the two-door automatic door design, which saves energy and can effectively isolate outdoor heat. In summer, you can immediately feel the cool atmosphere when you enter. Hotel rooms are concentrated on floors 1-3. The second floor is a restaurant and social space equipped with microwaves, washing machines, ice machines, vending machines and other equipment, all necessary facilities for chain business hotels.

Although I did not order breakfast this time, when I visited on the 2nd floor, I found that the restaurant is an open space for socializing and resting. There are many charging sockets on the table. You can also come here to rest and work during non-dining hours and wait for the free time for washing clothes. , You can also come here to rest. At that time, the restaurant was equipped with a blessing area where people could leave messages and pray for blessings. It was quite design. Compared with ordinary business chain hotels, it added a lot of cultural flavor, which shows the intention of hotel management.

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▲ Equipped with coin-operated washing machine and dryer.

▲ Set up vending machines, microwave ovens and ice machines.

🚖How to get there by car? Traffic information and surrounding environment of the b Tokyo Asakusa

the b Tokyo Asakusa Hotel is located between Exits A2 and B of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Tsukuba Express (TSUKUBA EXPRESS), next to the famousAsakusa View HotelIt’s very convenient to take the Tsukuba Express to and from Akihabara, but Asakusa Station is not co-located with other railway lines’ Asakusa Station. It takes a 500-meter ride to and from the airport to Asakusa Station. The hotel is far from Tawaramachi Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Closer, it is recommended that you can make more use to go to Tokyo city attractions.

Behind the b Tokyo Asakusa is Kappabashi Tou Street, and across the road are Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Hanayashiki. They are both good places for shopping with children. There is a hotel nearbyPanda coffeeThe parent-child restaurant is also very suitable for dining with children. the b Tokyo Asakusa is close to the bustling Asakusa business district and offers a quiet accommodation amidst the bustle. There are also many convenience stores such as 7-11, FamilyMart, and Lawson in the surrounding area. On a whim, we took a taxi to Tokyo Skytree, and the fare was very low. Still acceptable.

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▲ Tokyo Asakusa/Kaminarimon has a strong Japanese cultural atmosphere and provides convenient water bus routes. (source:Tokyo Tourism Foundation)

🏨In-depth understanding: the brand story of the b Hotel Asakusa, Tokyo

The b hotel brand belongs to Japan's Ishin Hotels Group. Ishin Hotels Group was established in 2001. b stands for best location, bed-comfortable with duvet, breakfast-tasty There are five meanings of "and healthy", "bathroom" and "balance". In fact, the goal is to provide the best cost-effective business hotel. There are currently 17 locations, with Tokyo as the most, and gradually expanding to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. , Sapporo and other cities.

The b chain brand focuses on accommodation that balances comfort and functionality. It is located at a convenient location near the station. The bathroom abandons the bathtub and emphasizes the use of rain shower columns. It emphasizes the use of comfortable beds with duvet covers and healthy breakfast. The focus is on a simple, fashionable space design style that integrates local characteristics, providing an affordable luxury accommodation atmosphere, and bringing a sense of monotony that is very different from the uniform monotony of traditional Japanese chain business hotels.

Starting from October 2022, 10, the b hotel chain will simultaneously launch a free light meal service called "tottette" at all data points. All guests can enjoy a free meal for breakfast, including croissants, donuts or Any items such as egg tarts are mainly simple and small in size and can be held with one hand, which can provide a basic sense of satiety. Guests do not need to pay extra for traditional buffet breakfast, satisfying those who want a light, small, and quick breakfast option.

• the b:Sapporo(2023)｜Tokyo Ginza(2021)｜Tokyo Asakusa(2018)｜Akasaka, Tokyo(2005)｜Tokyo Akasaka Mitsuke(2002)｜Tokyo Shimbashi(2017)｜Tokyo Ochanomizu(1999)｜Tokyo Suidobashi(2015)｜Tokyo Ikebukuro(1982)｜Tokyo Sangen Tea House(1984)｜Tokyo Hachioji(1987)｜Nagoya(1981)｜Osaka Shinsekai(2023)｜Osaka Namba Kuromon(2023)｜Kobe(1981)｜Fukuoka Hakata(1997)｜札幌薄野(2018-2020)｜京都三條(2015-2020)

✅Comprehensive evaluation: A chain accommodation brand with fashionable design in Asakusa business district

The b Tokyo Asakusa Hotel has convenient transportation from the subway exit. Although the guest room space has a consistent small space layout, it provides comfortable beds and shower column areas. It combines fashionable design with local culture to provide affordable luxury.

the b Asakusa・the b asakusa．ザ・ビー Asakusa

• Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
• Phone: +81 3 58285570
• Official website: https://www.ishinhotels.com/theb/asakusa/
• 地址：〒111-0035 東京都台東区西浅草3-16-12