Illi Esu Nakano, Tokyo

Illi Esu Nakano offers air-conditioned apartments with a separate living room and a bedroom. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, kettle, and stovetop. The private balcony provides city views, and the flat-screen TV includes Netflix for entertainment.

The hotel is 500 meters from Nakano Sun Mall Shopping Street and directly opposite Nakano Broadway. A covered walk through the shopping arcade leads to Nakano Station, connecting to Shinjuku in one stop. Nearby parks include Nakano Shiki no Mori Park and Araiyakushi Park.

The studio apartment accommodates up to six guests with multiple beds separated by curtains for privacy. A washing machine and dryer in the unit make laundry easy for longer stays. The kitchen allows families to prepare meals, reducing dining costs.

Check-in is handled via an iPad at the entrance, eliminating the need for front desk queues. Early check-in requests can be arranged by messaging the team. The hotel provides complimentary toiletries, linens, and earplugs in case of street noise.

Guests walk through Nakano Broadway to reach the station, passing restaurants, shops, and a Don Quijote store. The area has multiple convenience stores and vending machines within five minutes on foot. For airport transfers, direct limousine buses run from Nakano Station to Narita and Haneda.

Rooms: City view balconies and fully equipped kitchen in every unit

Location: 500 m from Nakano Sun Mall, opposite Nakano Broadway

Family: Washer-dryer in-room, kitchen for self-catering, sleeps 6

Access: Self check-in via iPad, direct limousine bus to airports

Convenience: Netflix, complimentary toiletries, earplugs provided