Family Inn Saiko

Family
Inn Saiko is a three-story corner house on a quiet residential
street. Despite being in a residential area, the property does not have
any green spaces such as a yard or garden, though this is typical of urban Japan. The
interiors are clean and tidy, but have a functional and almost
institutional look due to a lack of decoration. The reception
area is made up of a few mismatched tables and chairs, and doubles as
the breakfast room. Guests check in at a small window and counter-top. A bulletin board on one wall is covered with
photos of past guests, and below that a stand offers free tourist
brochures and copies of "Time Out" magazine. A makeshift gift shop is
crammed on a desk in a corner. The atmosphere here is one of a
friendly family-run bed and breakfast, which attracts many young
travelers and families visiting Tokyo as tourists. The Japanese-style
rooms also appeal to Western travelers keen to experience
something different. 

Family
Inn Saiko is located in Toshima, a residential area of Tokyo.
Shiinamachi subway station is just a nine-minute walk away, giving easy access to other parts of the city. In the immediate
vicinity there are a few small shops, local restaurants, and
convenience stores.- Nine-minutewalk to Shiinamachi Subway Station

• 31minutes to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden by public transit
• 31-minutedrive to Tokyo Haneda International Airport
• 33minutes to Tokyo station by public transit
• 38minutes to Meiji Shrine by public transit
• 41minutes to Yoyogi Park by public transit
• 41minutes to Tokyo Imperial Palace by public transit
• 45minutes to Tsukiji Fish Market by public transit
• 47minutes to Edo-Tokyo Museum by public transit
• 50minutes to Senso-ji temple by public transit
• 53minutes to Hamarikyu Japanese Garden by public transit
• 54minutes to Hara Museum of Contemporary Art by train

The
simple guest rooms at Family Inn Saiko are minimalist but charming, with traditional Japanese style. The floors are lined
with tatami mats (shoes must be left at the door), and rooms have futon-style bedding. Apart from shelves and small, low
tables, there is no other furniture. Rooms are small, often not
much bigger than the futons themselves. A
cupboard in each room is used to store the bedding during the
day and free up floor space. All rooms are equipped with small flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, alarm clocks, and other useful amenities such as Japanese-style robes (yukatas), hairdryers, and flashlights. The Economy Triple Rooms look especially cramped
because the beds are laid side by side. Family Rooms are made up
of two adjoining bedrooms -- each with two beds -- and sleep a maximum of four people. The attached bathrooms are basic but clean, fitted with Japanese-style electronic toilets, and small shower rooms with free
toiletries. Some of the Single Rooms have bathroom sinks located
in the hallway. 

For a simple budget property, Family Inn Saiko has a fair amount of little extras that add to its appeal. Breakfast
is included in the room rates, but it's quite basic consisting of little more than toast, coffee, and tea. A
Japanese-style hot tub located on the top floor under skylight
windows is available for guest use free of charge. The hotel also has
a washing machine that can be used by guests for free, and a vending
machine with soft drinks. Guests who book for more than three
nights via the hotel website receive a reimbursement of 1,000 yen on taxi fare. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.