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Smile Hotel Kawaguchi

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, in the vicinity of Ueno Park

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Reception
Point of interest
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000 per person)
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Public bath

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3-7-31, Saiwai-cho, Kawaguchi, Saitama-ken, 3320016
  • Place, Ueno Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokyo Skytree
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokyo Dome
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double, 1 Semidouble Bed, Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Semidouble Bed, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Top Floor Twin Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Flooring-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Non-smoking Flat Room (futon)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Kawaguchi

Smile Hotel Kawaguchi places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Saitama Stadium 2002 and Ueno Park. The 123 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include refrigerators, electric kettles, and LCD TVs.

What's nearby

  • AEON MALL Kawaguchi Maekawa - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Ueno Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Tokyo Skytree - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Tokyo Dome - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Tokyo Tower - 22 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akabane-iwabuchi Station - 4 min drive
  • Kita-Akabane Station - 5 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪名代 富士そば 川口店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪カフェ・ベローチェ 川口栄町三丁目店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪つけめん102 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪自家製麺 竜葵 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪世界の山ちゃん - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kawaguchi

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, in the vicinity of Ueno Park
Smile Hotel Kawaguchi features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
LCD TVs come with pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and bathrobes. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kawaguchi Center
Smile Kawaguchi
Smile Hotel Kawaguchi Hotel
Smile Hotel Kawaguchi Kawaguchi
Smile Hotel Kawaguchi Hotel Kawaguchi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

Smile Hotel Kawaguchi provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi on Nov 3, 2025 start from $52.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

This hotel is located in Kawaguchi, close to Sunshine City Shopping Mall, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter, and AEON MALL Kawaguchi Maekawa. You'll also find Sunshine Aquarium and Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street nearby.

Will I be able to park at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

Yes, parking is offered for JPY 1,000 per night. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Smile Hotel Kawaguchi have a casino at the property?

No, Smile Hotel Kawaguchi doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include free Internet access, bathrobes, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Smile Hotel Kawaguchi feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Smile Hotel Kawaguchi offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Smile Hotel Kawaguchi allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi.

Does Smile Hotel Kawaguchi have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Kawaguchi is Haneda Airport (HND), which is 28.1 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Kawaguchi.

Smile Hotel Kawaguchi Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 234 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place. 5 to 10min walk to Kawaguchi station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benoit

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smoke smell

I paid for a non smoking room but the room had a terrible smell of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chin

Much better for foreign countries customers now
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bahman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shiyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

chico, guam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Although the room was small, that is pretty common in Japan. Our stay was quite pleasant and staff were very polite and accommodating.

8/10 Good

Timothy, Kanagawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

the Japanese style hot tub is lovely!

The staff were helpful, and typically polite and smiley, although a little hesitant to use English, as is often the case in Japan. The room was clean and decked out with the usual creature comforts of any standard Japanese business hotel. Despite it being a semi-double, the bed had only one, very thin pillow, which actually made it difficult to sleep. If they were a little more generous with their pillows - many business hotels here are - i would've had no complaints about the room. the hotel's big highlight for me was its "sento" room (hotspring-like bath area). It's something you don't often see in a budget city hotel, so I made the most of this very relaxing facility! Also, although not immediately apparent as you make your way to the hotel from the station, the surrounding neighbouhood has some really lovely streets, including a long "shoutengai" (walking mall), lined with all manner of shops and restaurants. Overall, I had a pretty good stay.

6/10 Okay

Dan H, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good service, tiny tiny rooms

The hotel is reasonably well situated for Kawaguchi, five minutes walk from the railway station, and ten minutes from the rather pretty Kawaguchi shrine. The hotel service (what little we used) was typically Japanese efficient and the rooms were clean and well-maintained. BuBut the rooms were tiny. The bed is jammed in the corner and there wasn't the space to lay out our two suitcases. No wardrobe, just some hooks, and a tiny little nook for a fridge (no mini bar) and a kettle. The bathroom was minute; sitting on the toilet involved jamming your knees on the opposite wall. The basin intruded on the shower area, which was over a 1m long bath tub. The show had two mounting points, the highest of which was about 6' of the ground. If you're taller, you'll have to stoop ... but if you're much taller, you wouldn't fit in the bathroom itself without crouching, as the ceiling was only two metres from the ground.

8/10 Good

TAKESHI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OKUMA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

????

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
スタッフの対応
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMOAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jian Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中央空調太熱了
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hoyosikayoko

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

TAKESHI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ヒロコ

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinnosuke

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

masaaki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
小さいながらも大浴場があり、お風呂は気持ち良かったです。しかしながら20時30分から22時30分のど真ん中時間が女性用となり不便でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Koumura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
隣の部屋の音が気になった
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katsuhito, Fujimi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
いい意味で驚き。 普通のビジホだと思ったけど、大浴場と朝食がいいとこんなに違うのかと思った。しかも値段も大して変わらない。これなら断然スマイルホテルの方が良いと思った。 施設の古さは多少あるけど、十分清潔だし、スタッフのサービスも良い。駐車場は満車だったけど近隣に駐車場がある。 他と迷ってたら、一度泊まってみてください。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025