Title: Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo Hotel in Tokyo with free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo ![Dining - Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo (Ota-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50901700/50901609/w2048h1354x0y91-3c7b68d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Business centre - Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo (Ota-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50901700/50901609/c7671f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo (Ota-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50901700/50901609/02325d79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo (Ota-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50901700/50901609/w2048h1356x0y90-eb1f8bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo (Ota-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50901700/50901609/w2048h1359x0y89-4acdc69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo provides amenities, such as free breakfast and laundry facilities. 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[Visit our Tokyo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo.dx179900) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.56338%2C139.71777&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jxzNhHy6r7dPLHqrfnqvwge8eeU=) Ota-ku, Tokyo ### What's nearby - ![Kamata Hachiman Shrine featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274487/270b402a-9e0b-4cb7-8ea6-a4886bc15c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kamata Hachiman Shrine 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Otaku_NishikamataPark_553248621532774351_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774351/ece1340f-b281-4c23-afe5-551126aee298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishikamata Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Ikegami Honmonji Temple showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774353/a3b9f46d-c9aa-4bde-890f-46093042da9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ikegami Honmonji Temple 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Ikegami Baien Plum Tree Garden which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774354/b3219f82-e65e-47e2-9100-5a8435402d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ikegami Baien Plum Tree Garden 6 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Ota City General Gymnasium 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Kamata Station 4 min walk - Kamata Ikegami Line Station 6 min walk - Tokyo (HND-Haneda) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - マクドナルド 蒲田東口店 1 min walk - そば處 増田屋 1 min walk - 大輝家直系 麺屋旭 1 min walk - 横浜道蒲田店 1 min walk - らーめん 飛粋 1 min walk ## About this property ### Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo Hotel near Tokyo Bay Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo provides amenities, such as free breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - A lift Room features All guest rooms at Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with hairdryers - Fridges, heating and desks ## Similar properties ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7750000/7745600/7745525/f7071570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Capsule Inn Kamata Ota - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 7.4 Good 334 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=7745525&PinnedHotelID=7745525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8490000/8487800/8487783/af83c632.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel MyStays Kamata Ota - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Laundry room 8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews £34 additional charges may apply 1 Mar - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Smoking Double Room Buffet Breakfast Standar / Ota ku Tokyo 77744 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo? ### What time is check-out at Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo? ### Where is Smoking Double room Buffet breakfast Standar / Ota-ku Tokyo located? ## Have a question? 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