I live in Komatsu and usually travel to Tokyo by plane. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to use the Hokuriku Shinkansen for my recent trip. It had been about 3 years since I last used the Hokuriku Shinkansen to travel to Tokyo, and about 6 years since I did a round trip. Unlike when I travel by plane or regular express trains, I was able to read a book comfortably on the Hokuriku Shinkansen due to the minimal shaking. During this business trip, I stayed at a hotel near Tokyo Station to catch the early morning Hokuriku Shinkansen back to Komatsu. The hotel was a business hotel, relatively affordable. I arrived at the hotel around 9:30 pm and noticed many people checking in. The room was small but had a spacious bed. Breakfast was complimentary for guests and served near the front desk starting from 6:30 am. I went around 6:50 am and found it to be quite empty, possibly due to the pandemic. The breakfast included light options such as bread, rice, curry, white miso rice porridge, meat dishes, daily Japanese side dishes, egg dishes, salad, 5 types of soup, coffee, etc. However, there were not many Japanese side dishes or egg dishes available. I opted for the curry, which seemed to have a large portion, but I only took a small amount of rice. I also had hijiki, salad, and soup. The soup was self-served from a machine. The hotel is very convenient as it is located very close to Yaesu exit, making it easy to use for business or sightseeing purposes. Thank you for the meal.

A hotel located at Yaesu exit of Tokyo Station. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, which is served buffet-style. You can use gloves to serve yourself. I had curry, salad, bread, tonkatsu sauce, and more for breakfast. There are various drinks available, dispensed from a machine.

In October 2021, I stayed at Keio Presso Inn in Tokyo, located just a few minutes' walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Exit. I arrived in Tokyo at 9:00 pm and since the restaurants were closed, I bought dinner from a convenience store beforehand. I checked into a non-smoking Comfort Single Room with breakfast included for around 8,000 yen per night, which I found to be a great deal considering the location. I remember that before the pandemic, it was rare to find a hotel in Tokyo for less than 10,000 yen per night, so this was a pleasant surprise for travelers. I went to bed early that night and woke up at 6:00 am the next morning. I headed to the hotel's 2nd-floor cafe lounge for breakfast at 6:30 am (which was complimentary for guests). The breakfast menu included croissants, bread, curry, ochazuke, rice, tamagoyaki, sausages, salads, potato salad, tea, green tea, coffee, apple juice, and various soups. I enjoyed the morning curry, and although the menu was simple, it was a nice touch to have it included in the stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and I would definitely consider staying here again in the future. Thank you for a pleasant stay!

No breakfast plan but breakfast service available♪ This is "Keio Presso Inn Tokyo Station Yaesu". I arrived by foot from Tokyo Station Yaesu exit, taking about three times longer than expected due to playing Pokemon Go along the way. I received the room key at the front desk on the 2nd floor and took the elevator to my room. The elevator requires touching the card, so I wonder what to do if sharing it with guests from other floors. The free breakfast service plan did not include breakfast, perhaps because it is considered a complimentary service? The breakfast venue opened at 6:30, and when I arrived about 15 minutes later, some guests had already finished eating and were leaving in a hurry. There were also guests checking out in the lobby. Everyone seemed to be early risers, unlike me who was considering taking another break after eating. The breakfast setup was typical of self-service business hotels, with guests lining up orderly to take their food. I tried the self-sandwich style as advertised and it was a good hotel experience.

This is my second time staying at this hotel after participating in the Enoshima-Kamakura day tour with Hato Bus. It has been about 1 year and 10 months since my last stay. I chose the "Comfort Twin" room for ¥10,500 per person (with breakfast included). The breakfast buffet included soft drinks, potato salad & sausages, plain yogurt, scrambled eggs & fresh salad, croissants, corn potage, and hot coffee. Even though it was a light meal, I was quite satisfied with the breakfast buffet considering it was included in the accommodation cost. The hotel is conveniently located near Tokyo Station and offers reasonable room rates. The service at this business hotel is also very pleasant.

I really like the building of Tokyo Station. I stayed at Keio Presso Inn, just a few minutes' walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. It's a business hotel with a classy atmosphere, lobby, and high-class service from the staff. Breakfast was complimentary but quite basic - they suggested a ham and salad sandwich with English muffins, but other options were lacking. As a rice lover, I found the only option of rice balls (with sesame seaweed filling, where's the nori?) a bit disappointing. Compared to other hotels offering free breakfast, this one fell a bit short. However, the room was comfortable and I had a good night's sleep.

I stayed at a business hotel called Comfort Twin after participating in a tour. The room rate included breakfast, which was served in a designated breakfast area for hotel guests only. The breakfast included a variety of dishes such as consomme soup, salad, croissant, hamburger, muffin, mixed fruits, and macaroni salad. The coffee and fresh juice served were simple but delicious. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and convenience of the hotel, located near Tokyo Station.