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Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

渋谷エクセルホテル東急

Verified Stay Score
7.1 C
Top 3 Reasons to Book
Key Points to Check Before Booking
  • Slight water scale marks may be noticed along parts of the bathtub and tile grouting, which may cause mild discomfort for guests sensitive to bathroom upkeep.

  • Room rates experience substantial price increases during peak travel periods and holidays, leading to divided opinions regarding value for money.

  • Certain standard room categories feature a classic integrated modular bathroom combining the vanity, bathtub, and toilet in a compact setup.

Verified High-Satisfaction Stay · Check Room Assignment Guide — Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

Review the note on [Bathroom, Grout & Drain Hygiene 3.8] and the Room Assignment Guide below before checking live rates for your dates.

This guide synthesizes recurring observations from verified guest stays. Actual experience may vary by assigned floor, wing, or travel season.

Property Notice · Renovation History Verified Renovation / Upgrade: 2007-01-01 · Pre-renovation defect weights reset
Room Assignment Guide · Check-in Request Card

Tailored Room Selection Criteria & Multilingual Check-in Request Script

Booking Room Selection Criteria: To guarantee an iconic view over the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, rather than standard twins facing away from the bustling district, it is highly recommended to secure a confirmed booking for a ████████ ████ ███ Room on the ██th floor or higher in advance.
Korean Room Selection Tip English Booking & Check-in Request Japanese Front-Desk Request Card

Who Are You Traveling With?

Select your travel style to highlight the most critical physical checklists and room criteria for your trip.
Selected Profile: Overall (All Travel Styles)
Tailored Score 7.1 Grade C
Recommended For

Solo Traveler · 7.8 B Quiet Rest & Deep Sleep · 7.5 B Business Trip & Workation · 7.4 B

Consider Carefully For

Hotel Staycation & Resort Relaxation · 6.4 C Traveling with Parents & Seniors · 6.5 C

Most Frequently Observed Pros & Cons from Guest Stays

Item-by-item satisfaction scores and room-selection tips corroborated across stays.

Noise & Sleep Quality

Street, Rail & Exterior Noise

10.0 · S

Despite being positioned right at the heart of the entertainment district, exterior street chatter rarely intrudes indoors aside from passing emergency sirens.

No Notable Issues Reported: Inter-room & Floor Soundproofing: — (No notable issues observed) Corridor & Door Sound Insulation: — (No notable issues observed) HVAC & Plumbing Quietness: — (No notable issues observed) Window Insulation & Ventilation: — (No notable issues observed)

Bedding & Bathroom Hygiene

Bathroom, Grout & Drain Hygiene

3.8 · Caution

Slight water scale marks may be noticed along parts of the bathtub and tile grouting, which may cause mild discomfort for guests sensitive to bathroom upkeep.

No Notable Issues Reported: Bedding & Towel Cleanliness: — (No notable issues observed) Indoor Air & Odor-Free Freshness: — (No notable issues observed) Floor, Furniture & Kettle Hygiene: — (No notable issues observed) Pest Control & Tap Water Safety: — (No notable issues observed)

Room Space, Bed & Hardware

Room Size, Layout & Luggage Space

10.0 · S

Guest room floor plans are comparatively spacious for urban standards, easily providing walkway room even with multiple large suitcases opened flat.

Mattress & Pillow Sleep Comfort

6.1 · C

Guest feedback indicates slight variance in sleep comfort concerning mattress firmness and pillow ergonomics depending on room categories.

Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout

5.1 · Caution

Certain standard room categories feature a classic integrated modular bathroom combining the vanity, bathtub, and toilet in a compact setup.

Lighting, Blackout, Outlets, Desk & Wi-Fi

7.0 · C

The cooling output of the in-room compact mini-fridge is relatively mild, requiring additional time to chill canned or bottled beverages thoroughly.

No Notable Issues Reported: Flooring Material & Barefoot Comfort: — (No notable issues observed)

Check-in, Elevator & Convenience

Elevator Capacity & Wait Times

7.0 · C

Moving from the street-level entrances up to guest rooms requires a multi-step elevator transfer through the main reception floor.

Conditional Caution & Avoidance Guide Click to sign in & unlock exact room condition

Guests must take an elevator from the 1st or 3rd floor to the .

Coin Laundry, Ice, Microwave & Takeout

10.0 · S

Coin-operated laundry facilities, drying machines, ice dispensers, and vending machines are installed across public utility zones.

Shuttle Service & Stroller/Wheelchair Walkability

6.0 · C

Pedestrian pathways connecting railway gates to the building include staircase sections, which can pose a challenge when navigating heavy baggage.

Conditional Caution & Avoidance Guide Click to sign in & unlock exact room condition

To minimize hauling luggage over steps, it is advantageous to pre-check routes using the .

No Notable Issues Reported: Check-in Speed & Luggage Storage: — (No notable issues observed) Parking Access & Clearance: — (No notable issues observed)

Security, Vibe & Companion Fit

Guest Quietness, Floor Security & Night Safety

10.0 · S

Located on the upper floors of a major transit-connected complex, the surroundings offer safe and well-lit pedestrian access even late at night.

No Notable Issues Reported: Public Space Crowd Level & Relaxed Vibe: — (No notable issues observed) Baby/Kids Gear & Child Policy: — (No notable issues observed) Loungewear, Amenity Bar & Gym Quality: — (No notable issues observed) Twin, Triple & Family Room Flexibility: — (No notable issues observed)

Pool, Onsen & Spa

No Notable Issues Reported: Pool, Onsen & Public Bath Scale: — (No notable issues observed) Bath/Pool Water Temperature & Thermal Comfort: — (No notable issues observed) Private Onsen/Bath & Kids Pool: — (No notable issues observed) Bath/Pool Water Quality & Locker Room Hygiene: — (No notable issues observed) Facility Fees, Hours & Tattoo Policy: — (No notable issues observed)

Breakfast, Lounge & Dining

Free Late-Night Snacks, Drinks & Minibar

10.0 · S

Complimentary bottled water is not provided inside the in-room mini-fridge, with refreshments arranged via the lobby reception area under specific conditions.

No Notable Issues Reported: Breakfast Queue, Seating & Refill Speed: — (No notable issues observed) Breakfast Variety, Freshness & Taste: — (No notable issues observed) Dinner, Kaiseki & In-Room Dining Quality: — (No notable issues observed) Club Lounge, Happy Hour & Afternoon Tea: — (No notable issues observed)

Hospitality, Service & Policies

Front Desk Hospitality & Multilingual Support

10.0 · S

Front desk staff display polished and courteous hospitality, actively assisting guests with on-site needs such as hail assistance for taxis.

Early/Late Check-out & Upgrade Flexibility

10.0 · S

Depending on daily hotel occupancy and room turnover, complimentary room tier upgrades are occasionally offered upon check-in.

No Notable Issues Reported: Issue Resolution & Room Change Recovery: — (No notable issues observed) Housekeeping & Towel/Amenity Delivery: — (No notable issues observed) No Unannounced Closures or Hidden Charges: — (No notable issues observed)

Location, View & Value

Room View Openness, Daylight & Privacy

9.1 · A

Guest satisfaction varies dramatically depending on room alignment, distinguishing between panoramic crossing outlooks and views facing the quieter side.

Conditional Caution & Avoidance Guide Click to sign in & unlock exact room condition

To ensure an unobstructed panoramic view, it is best to prior to check-in.

Subway/Rail Station & Airport Transit Access

10.0 · S

Directly integrated into the railway transit complex, this property offers outstanding transit convenience for both urban train lines and airport express routes.

Nearby Convenience Stores, Shopping & Dining

10.0 · S

The building features an on-site dining floor and an underground gourmet food hall, with major department stores, shopping malls, and convenience stores all clustered within easy walking distance.

Overall Value for Money

4.1 · Caution

Room rates experience substantial price increases during peak travel periods and holidays, leading to divided opinions regarding value for money.

No Notable Issues Reported: Garden, Promenade & Beach/Park Access: — (No notable issues observed)

1:1 Rival Hotel Comparisons in Tokyo

Side-by-side pros and cons against the most frequently compared rival hotels in the same city.
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

On Pool, Onsen & Public Bath Scale (10.0), Dormy Inn Ueno Okachimachi stands out: Located on a dedicated upper floor, the public bath features a compact layout equipped with both indoor baths and an open-air bath. By contrast, at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu (Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout): Certain standard room categories feature a classic integrated modular bathroom combining the vanity, bathtub, and toilet in a compact setup. For Overall (All Travel Styles), Dormy Inn Ueno Okachimachi is the stronger choice across Pool, Onsen & Public Bath Scale, Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout, Breakfast Variety, Freshness & Taste.

Decisive Factors: Pool, Onsen & Public Bath Scale · Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout · Breakfast Variety, Freshness & Taste

On Room Size, Layout & Luggage Space (10.0), Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu stands out: Guest room floor plans are comparatively spacious for urban standards, easily providing walkway room even with multiple large suitcases opened flat. Meanwhile, Super Hotel Premier Tokyo Station Yaesu-Chuoguchi shows relative trade-offs on Coin Laundry, Ice, Microwave & Takeout. For Overall (All Travel Styles), Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is the stronger choice across Room Size, Layout & Luggage Space, Coin Laundry, Ice, Microwave & Takeout, Guest Quietness, Floor Security & Night Safety.

Decisive Factors: Room Size, Layout & Luggage Space · Coin Laundry, Ice, Microwave & Takeout · Guest Quietness, Floor Security & Night Safety
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

On Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout (10.0), Asakusa Tobu Hotel stands out: The bathroom features a complete three-point separation with independent toilet, vanity, and deep bathtub shower areas supported by steady water pressure. By contrast, at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu (5.1) (Lighting, Blackout, Outlets, Desk & Wi-Fi): The cooling output of the in-room compact mini-fridge is relatively mild, requiring additional time to chill canned or bottled beverages thoroughly. For Overall (All Travel Styles), Asakusa Tobu Hotel is the stronger choice across Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout, Lighting, Blackout, Outlets, Desk & Wi-Fi, Guest Quietness, Floor Security & Night Safety.

Decisive Factors: Climate Control, Water Pressure & Bath Layout · Lighting, Blackout, Outlets, Desk & Wi-Fi · Guest Quietness, Floor Security & Night Safety