This is my first review on Airbnb. I usually stay at hotels during vacation or business trips but this time I do not have much planning time for the business trip in Osaka and Tokyo, so the good alternative is really to find a good host on airbnb, especially in Tokyo area since many hotel rooms are so small.
一居 has the best location ever in my opinion, it is 5 mins walk from train station and 10-15 mins away from Ginza. It is surrounded by quite a few convenience stores and local restaurants. My previous hotel stay experience cannot even compete with 一居。
The Check-in Guide is thorough and complete, the login to the building and apartment is extremely easy compare to others that requires you to open a mailbox and get a lock out for keys. Japan's mailbox has a slight different combination process and it took me quite a few minutes to figure out how to open during my other stays. The guide covers directions to train station, restaurants, convenience stores and etc. Just very self explanatory.
The apartment is neat, it is not a large space but the size is adequate for 2-3 person if you compare the size with a local 3.5-4 star hotel. The amenities in the kitchen and bathroom are modern and new. I truly enjoyed them.
Last but not least, the host is extremely friendly and helpful. He was really attentive to the needs to the guests and very understanding when you need a little extra help. I missed my Shinkansen to Osaka at the night of departure and after he found out about it, he went above and beyond to search for alternatives for me and shared many hotel choices since his is fully booked and I had to stay 2 extra nights as I missed my train and flight due to personal reasons.
Overall, 一居 not only will offer you a good stay in a very convenient location but also a friendship that reminds you to stay again the next time.
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