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Should You Stay At The Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai?

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2 Feb
Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - bed and pillows

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

During my year of travel, I planned on staying in Japan for over a month. As you probably know, Japan is one of the most expensive places to visit. In talking to friends, family and researching the internet, the consensus was to budget around USD 250 a night for a hotel. I don’t know about you, but that’s a LOT of money, especially for someone who is on an RTW trip budget!

So I kept digging and digging because I didn’t want to drop that much money on hotels in Japan. After doing quite a bit of research, I decided to divide more time in Tokyo (it needs more time exploring than you think!) and book my accommodations a bit further out of the central city to save money. I ended up stumbling upon the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai which was about USD 95 (CAD 127) a night. You can check the latest prices on Agoda, or Booking.com

Why I chose the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - reception

The reception area of the hotel

Because I knew I’d be spending most of my days outside the hotel, I was looking for a place that was affordable, close to the Tokyo Metro and clean. Given the affordable price, I was compromising on time, especially time on the MRT rides. I estimated that it would take between 30-40 minutes for most of the main attractions. That seemed fair to me considering the money I’d be saving.

I later learned that the distance wasn’t so bad after all. I happened to visit Tokyo at the same time when my friends were in the city, and they were only a 20-minute subway ride away. That was a good benchmark because they were NOT on an RTW trip budget and yet still stayed outside of the main areas of Tokyo.

The ambience of the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - reception

The reception area of the hotel

The hotel is very clean and family oriented. I later learned that because it is close to Disneyland Tokyo, lots of families stay here for that reason. The décor is clean and minimal.

The hotel room at the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - tiny room

Our tiny hotel room

I’ve always heard that the hotel rooms in Tokyo are small, but that doesn’t change the fact that I was SHOCKED when I walked into the hotel room. This hotel room is the tinest I’ve ever stayed in before visiting Japan.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - narrow hallway

Welcome to our tiny hotel room!

The entrance was barely wide enough to fit my suitcase, and the bathroom is tiny! It did come with a Japanese toilet though, which is a unique experience.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - tiny bathroom

The super tiny bathroom that made me feel like I am in a dollhouse at times

And yet, somehow this room was able to fit in a double bed, couch and a desk! Talk about impressive.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - tiny couch

The tiny couch in the hotel room

Despite its size, the layout of the room is well designed. They managed to fit in a TV, fridge, closet, humidifier and we were able to get lots of lighting during the day. The humidifier is a must because the room is very very dry.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - room

It was interesting to see an emergency flashlight underneath the table, where you’d have to hide in the event of an earthquake

The best part about the room is that it’s very very very clean

It’s perhaps the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed at so far. It’s so spotless that their vinyl shower curtains which look very old do not have that weird musky smell that comes with old shower curtains.

We received bathrobes and slippers which were a nice touch.

Another great thing about this hotel is that the room is very quiet. Unlike other best western hotels where noise is an issue, I didn’t experience this problem at this hotel.

The room also comes with free Wi-Fi, which is a huge plus considering how data in Japan costs an arm and a leg.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - narrow space

I asked G to stand in this photo so you can get an idea of the narrowness of the hallway

The service at the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

The staff members at this hotel are next level polite. Like they’d apologize many times for making us wait a few seconds. Their English was also decent enough that they could help you with most common requests.

If you are planning to visit Tokyo Disneyland, you should check with reception if they still offer the FREE shuttle from the hotel. The ride is about 15 minutes and a nice perk if you are planning to visit the theme park. Make sure to book the shuttle service in advance to avoid disappointment and ask where you get dropped off so you can plan your route.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - shuttle

Best Western Shuttle

The food at the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - japanese breakfast

Yummy breakfast!


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - japanese breakfast

Grilled mackerel, vegetables, and potato scallops

Our room came with breakfast, which we made sure to eat almost every morning. The spread was more Japanese style and had an array of pickled vegetables, udon noodles, and miso soup.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - cold udon

Yummy cold udon!

Of course, there is congee and a few western dishes to choose from the selection as well.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - continental breakfast

Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and potato wedges

The breakfast choices had enough for you to enjoy a few times and not get sick of in the morning.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - Miso soup

Miso soup


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - soups and congee

Lots of soups and congee to choose


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - salad bar

A mini salad bar and cereal


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - picked vegetables

My favourite part of this breakfast spread is pickled vegetables! It tastes so delicious with rice


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - dish to try

You should try this dish if you stay at this hotel…just pinch your nose while you are eating it


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - pickled vegetables

My favourite pickled vegetables!


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - udon dish

Yummy udon dish. Ask the waitress to help you if you’re not sure what to mix in here


Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - breakfast plate

I love how the plates allowed you to separate your food, so they don’t touch one another

The location of the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - main road

The tiny road that we walked through to get to the MRT station

Before arriving in Tokyo, I felt this hotel was far away from the main areas of the city, but it wasn’t so bad after all. There are grocery stores, a Family Mart and 7-Eleven near the hotel and lots of restaurants. All these places are less than a five-minute walk away from the train station. I found that this area was great to explore and it was nice to get away from the Tokyo crowds. The best part is that there is no long wait whenever we choose to have dinner in this area since it’s not as crazy busy as central Tokyo.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - hotel road

Walk through this tiny alley/road, and you’ll see the MRT!

The area also has a small city town feel, yet its packed with people

You never feel alone, yet you never feel overwhelmed by the crowds. You can hear karaoke playing in the background; people are cycling around. There aren’t as many cars, and it has a nice vibe, even at night. The walk from the hotel to the Nishikasai station is less than three minutes which was nice.

 

The Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai is in a safe area

We arrived in Tokyo from our New Zealand flight late into the night, which violates my usual rule of arriving in a new city before sunset. But that didn’t matter because we knew we’d feel safe in Japan. When we got off of the Nishikasai MRT stop, the first thing we saw upon exiting the MRT was a police station where we got directions to our hotel. Even when we got lost in a dark alley on our way to the hotel, we felt completely fine.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - road at night

Ok, maybe not an alley but a tiny road

One of the reasons why we felt safe was that there was always people walking around. The area also had a lot of hotels, with workers who are very friendly and polite. We got so lost at some point that we walked into a random hotel to ask for directions. The staff members not only gave us a map but left the hotel to show us the right direction!

The facilities at the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - entrance

This hotel came with basic facilities, like a business center and a restaurant. There are also meeting and banquet rooms if needed.

Laundry

While this might not be a selling point for you, it was a huge one for us since we were travelling for a year with very few clothes. The washer costs 300 yen while the dryer is 100 yen and is open all day and night.

If you want to learn more about what you should pack for your trip, read this post about what to wear when in Japan.

Would I recommend the Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai?

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai - hotel entrance

Yes, in a heartbeat given the price of the hotel. In fact, I’ve already decided that I will most likely stay at this hotel during my next visit to Tokyo thanks to its reasonable price and location to the MRT. The hotel is in a vibrant neighbourhood with a very local residential feel. It has quite a few shops and restaurants, but without the crazy crowds, you’d experience in the heart of Tokyo.


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