APA Hotel Kamata Eki-Nishi

This place has everything you want from a budget hotel - it's clean, the staff are friendly and it's 5 minutes walk from the railway station. However, be aware that while some earlier reviews mention free shuttle transport to Haneda Airport, this no longer seems to be a feature. There are public buses that go to the airport from nearby Kanata railway station and the trip takes about 25 minutes.

I'm basing this rating from a single traveler stand point. Right from when you enter the doors until you leave, on your final stay, the level of service is top notch. I can't say enough about their service. Friendly, very accommodating, helpful, & their level understanding English language was pretty good. The room is small but I found the layout better, then in previous hotels with the same room size. Japan is my vacation, not the hotel room. The room has every amenity you need for your stay. Pretty much every toiletry. Even Q-tips. The rooms are spotless & that goes for the bathroom as well. The bed's maybe a little firm for some but they were perfect for me. (personal preference) The pillow I had was interesting but it worked well for me. (if you want a softer pillow, they might be able to accommodate) You'll have to insert the key in the key holder of your room, to get the electricity to come on & a big FYI, when you leave your room, treat it as if you were leaving the house. Turn the key to lock the door. Don't go on the assumption it'll lock as soon as the door closes behind you. It doesn't. Not a bad thing but just a word of warning, because most people are use to their hotel room doors to do that. You will have to hand them your room key upon leaving the hotel. Just so you don't lose it on your travels. And will give you your key upon arriving back. (no biggy) The staff is more than helpful with directions & even a map to show where some things are. Even telling you of the weather forecast for that day. They were nice enough to hold on to my bags for me after I was checking out. (had to run a couple of errands) I had to get them some treats for such outstanding service. They deserved it. Upon leaving they wish me a happy travel back home & were more than thankful for me staying there. I cannot say enough about the experience but I was truly impressed & will be staying there again, for when the next time I'm there.

I stay there for three nights. Clean, quite and staffs are friendly. It's only 30mins ride to Tokyo stations, not bad when considering the cost. Close to the airport if you need to take early morning flight. Highly recommend.