APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae (Tokyo, Japan)

The $Hotelname hotel is set on a busy commercial street close to the Sumida River. An on-site bath house and a chic restaurant are the standout features of this sleek, high-rise hotel. Minimalist accommodations with plain decor feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee making facilities. Some quarters afford river views. The hotel bath house is a traditional (i.e. communal) affair with a hot tub and an open-air bath. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi and a coin-operated laundry. Massages and parking can be arranged for a fee. A breakfast buffet is served in the stylish Gin Yuba Restaurant (replete with coloured parasols). Vending machines are also available. A selection of restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and bars are located close by. The $Hotelname hotel is a three-minute walk from Kuramae metro station and a 15-minute stroll from the revered Sens?-ji Buddhist temple. The iconic Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is just over a mile away.