October 2022: Please note Hotel Coco Grand Ueno Shinobazu has now permanently closed. Please see our Ueno page for other places to stay in the district.
With a good location in Ueno, this moderate business hotel offers small but efficient rooms and some interesting extras like in-room massage chairs and a sento (public bath).
While Ueno is not the best place to stay in Tokyo, it’s far from the worst. This hotel is within easy walking distance of JR Ueno Station, which is on the loop line, and Keisei Ueno Station, which has direct express trains to/from Narita Airport. The hotel overlooks Shinobazu Pond, which is often covered with giant water lilies. It’s also very close to Ueno Park, which is home to museums and cherry blossoms (in season).
The rooms here are small but adequate and well kitted out. Some have nice views over the pond and park. There’s a sento in addition to en suite bathrooms. There are massage chairs in each room, which is nice after a day of sightseeing. Finally, there are coin washing machines, which is convenient on long trips.
Given the relatively convenient location, the extra features and the reasonable rates, this is a good choice in the moderate bracket.
English name:
Hotel Coco Grand Ueno Shinobazu
Japanese name:
ホテル ココ・グラン上野不忍
English address:
2-12-14 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0005
Japanese address:
〒110-0005 東京都台東区上野2-12-14
Price:
Moderate
:: Check availability and pricing for the Hotel Coco Grand Ueno Shinobazu on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Internet:
wifi and LAN cable access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 3-minute walk from exit 2 of Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line.
Train: 5-minute walk from the north exit of Okachimachi Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Telephone:
+81-3-5812-1155
Near To Here:
Hotel Coco Grand Ueno Shinobazu is located in Tokyo's Ueno district. See our complete list of things to do in Tokyo's Ueno district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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