This is my 2nd time staying at R&B chain of hotel. My 1st was at sapporo hokkaido. R&B single rooms are 1 of the best in Japan. It is quiet, clean and right size. If it is non smoking room, it is truly non smoking. Although the free breakfast menu is the same every morning, it is always good to have some food in the morning, especially in winter. Pastry is fresh, coffee is strong. It is also well located in the ueno hirokoji area, with 2 mins walk to okachimachi JR station. 1 min walk to ueno hirokoji ginza line. it is also walkable to Akihabara district, ameyoko market, ueno park. Sat room price is twice that of weekdays. But most tokyo rooms rates are the same too. Its occupants are mainly salaryman or local businessman, as i can see them in office wear during breakfast. Tourists are welcome too, as I was welcome at check-in. Service is always polite from Japanese staffs. English speaking staffs are available. Room comes with toilet, small bath tub, shower gel and shampoo. toiletries and pyjamas can be requested for free at reception. Lugguge can be stored after check-out. I will stay again at R&B, if available at the location i visit in japan.