Nikko is one of the premier hotel chains in Japan, and this property is a good blend of luxury, location, and value.
While this hotel isn't exactly ultra-opulent, there's still a sense of quality behind it, especially considering that it's more of a business hotel than a tourist hotel. Some of the single rooms will be small for Western standards (expected in Japan, esp. Tokyo), but the beds are comfy and the beddings are clean and almost luxurious. Bathrooms are well stocked. Fridge in the room. Free internet. Modern flat screen TV. Beware that the cheaper rooms will face an inaccessible courtyard in the middle of the hotel, meaning no city views.
In regards to location, you can be on the station platform at JR Kawasaki Station from your room in under 5 minutes... I timed it once. Keikyu Kawasaki Station will take just a bit longer. Plus, Kawasaki Station has direct buses for Haneda and Narita Airports, along with fairly convenient train connections.
Kawasaki Station is surprisingly good for shopping and eating. Many of the major store and restaurant chains are represented on the hotel's side of the station... there's even a Yodobashi Camera, Marui, and other mall stores in the same plaza as the hotel. Even better, if you take a short walk to the other side, there's a brand-new open air mall (Lazona Kawasaki) with an even greater selection of stores, along with a modern movie theater and giant food court.
Price wise, you can find some pretty awesome deals if you book using the Japanese-language site. We found a 6,800 JPY per night rate TOTAL for TWO PEOPLE, which was an amazing value considering the brand of this hotel and its location. I would have gladly paid up to around 9,000 JPY for the same thing. Think Toyoko Inn prices!
Even if your main destination is Tokyo, this hotel is definitely worth considering for the price and location. You could arguably get to some areas in Tokyo quicker coming from here than from hotels in central Tokyo!
- Nikko Hotel Kawasaki
- Kawasaki Nikko
