B Conte Asakusa

My husband and I visited Japan for the first time in August, 2014. The B Conte was recommended to us by a Japanese friend, and we’re really glad we took her advice to stay here!
First, for those who aren’t familiar with Tokyo: Asakusa is one of the most traditional neighborhoods, and parts of it make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the Edo era. There are a ton of small shops that sell everything from housewares and clothing to every souvenir under the sun. The area has a very different feel from the rest of Tokyo, so even if you don’t stay here, you should definitely carve out some time in your itinerary to visit.
Therefore, if you don’t want to be in the middle of the urban jungle that is Tokyo, this is an ideal location. It’s relatively quiet and peaceful in the mornings and evenings before the tourists arrive. There are lots of old people (the locals) riding their bikes in the morning, or taking their strolls. It’s within walking distance of the Senso-​ji temple and provides easy access to the Tokyo subway. There is also a Don Quijote store about a block away which is worth a visit (or several. They sell just about *everything* there. Seriously. You’ll be amazed).
We had a suite instead of a standard-​sized room, so we had lots of space. Our suite had a very small kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, cooktop (and rice cooker!). The living room had a couch and small dining table. The separate bedroom consisted of two full sized beds (pushed together). There was also a Japanese style bathroom with a separate washing area and soaking tub. And best of all: a combination washer & dryer! You put your clothes in, and it proceeds to wash AND dry your clothes all in one shot. Amazing. However, our Japanese friend helped us figure out the buttons (there were no English instructions). Detergent was provided by the hotel.
For an extra charge (which, if I recall was about $ 5.00 per person per day), you could have breakfast at the small café next door. There were 4 breakfast «sets» available to choose from: 1) hard boiled egg and toast, 2) melted cheese on toast, 3) «ham» sandwich (the ham is actually more like prosciutto), 4) salad. Each came with a drink (coffee, espresso, orange juice, or tea). We tried everything over the course of our stay, and it was all good. Note that Japanese white bread (i.e. shokupan) which they use for making toast, is sliced extremely thick and is fluffy and moist and drool-​worthy. Breakfast was also our introduction to «Gum Syrup.» This is liquid sugar packaged in small containers the size and shape of coffee creamers. It dissolves more easily than regular sugar and is ideal for iced coffee drinks.
The front desk staff do speak English. While their skills aren’t perfect, they’re certainly good enough to help you with the basics. Checking in and out was easy. Keep in mind that, unlike American hotels, Japanese hotels require you to pay for your stay up front.
Not that you have to worry a ton about security in Japan, but there is also a key card swipe-​in after hours at the front entrance (which I think is any time after 10:30 pm or so).
All in all, a very comfortable and enjoyable stay! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to others!