Elite Inn Shimizuzaka is very near the university of Tokyo so is ideal for visiting faculty. These are long-stay apartments, with kitchens, washer-drter, microwave, coffee machine, rice-maker, and hot water dispenser. They can provide cots, and high-chair at no add'l cost. The concierge is superb, and will do most anything for you (laundry, shopping, etc) and is very knowledgeable about... More

We stayed at the Elite Inn Shimizuzaka for a month in 2007 and have now returned for a 3-week stay. The location is in a quiet neighborhood near Ueno Park and the University of Tokyo (20-minute walks) as well as two subway stations (Yushima on the Chiyoda line -- 5-minute walk -- and Hongo-Sanchome on the Marunouchi line -- 10-minute... More

With small kids, 2 year old and less than 1, we always prefer an apartment. Elite Inn surpassed our expectations: upmarket, immaculate, huge by Japan sizes, on-site staff falling over themselves to help you, free internet to plug your laptop into. During a hot July, the aircon was a blessing, as was being able to cook at home, wash clothes,... More