HOTEL LiVEMAX Hachioji Ekimae

The shower in the bathroom kept backing up – it was impossible to tell if I actually got clean or not. The toothbrush was so hard it made my gums bleed. On the first day, we got three large and three small towels, but from the second day onwards, we only got three. The duvet was dirty and didn't even have a cover. The slippers looked like they'd been reused many times, which was disgusting. The air conditioning was leaking, and the room reeked of smoke. Plus, there was a language barrier, so communication was impossible.

The main reason I chose this place was the price. Staying three nights over Chinese New Year for under 1000 yen total is incredible value for money. However, Hachioji is really far from central Tokyo. If you plan on going to the city center daily, I'd highly recommend getting a JR Pass and reserving seats on the limited express Chuo Line for specific times each day, otherwise you'll be standing for almost an hour during the morning and evening rush hours. As for the hotel itself, it's a standard business hotel – no frills, no extensive facilities or services. It's less than a ten-minute walk from the South Exit of Hachioji Station. Hachioji is a well-developed satellite city, so you won't have any trouble finding places to eat and drink around the JR station. It's a very convenient and comfortable option if you're planning to visit nearby Mount Takao.

The breakfast was a bit simple, but the price was quite affordable, so the value for money was decent. The surrounding transportation is convenient. It would be great if the breakfast were better, or at least if the variety changed up a bit.

Exceeded expectations! It's very convenient, located near Hachioji Station and Keio Hachioji Station. The room has a fridge and a microwave. The front desk staff can speak English.

The room is standard for a Japanese hotel, just as small as always, and the breakfast is very basic.

Suitable for a single person, as all rooms are singles. It's affordable. The breakfast is a boxed meal, and it's the same every day. Not suitable for families.