Alex Robertson checks into Hotel MyStays, Gotanda Station, in Tokyo, Japan.
Getting there: This hotel overlooks the Gotanda train station on the JY Yamanote Line — a sort of circle line for central Tokyo. If you can work out the Tokyo rail system, it couldn't be easier. But if, like me, you arrive tired from a long flight and a nearly two-hour trip from Narita Airport and you can't work out the train changes and ticket purchases, walk 15 minutes from Shinagawa, through charming back streets of low-rise private dwellings.
Check in experience: They were expecting me. I just showed them my passport.
Room: This would have to be the smallest possible layout that achieves the status of "room". About 2m at the widest point to accommodate a bed described as a small double, but really an extra wide king single, but not quite long enough so I had to sleep diagonally to prevent my feet hanging out at the end. That said, it was comfortable and well-appointed with a TV, an electric jug (one sachet each of black tea and green tea) and an en suite containing a fancy electric toilet, sink and shower. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner were provided as well as a toothbrush and toothpaste. A plastic-wrapped pair of freshly-laundered pyjamas were waiting for me on the bed — a very nice touch, even if they were a little on the small side.
In the self-operated laundry room, there are washing machines, microwaves and a vending machine selling beer.