TOKYO / MINATO

Smile Hotel Shinagawa-Sengakuji Ekimae

Smile Hotel Shinagawasengakujiekimae

If I want to stay near Sengakuji and connect well toward Haneda and Shinagawa, I would first accept a 13 sqm room with one bed, then check the off-site breakfast and how rest works during construction.

The Smile Hotel exterior and the street-facing building.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How would I choose?

If this trip relies on Sengakuji and Keikyu-direction transport, I would put Smile Hotel Shinagawa-Sengakuji Ekimae on the comparison list. The location suits transfers and short stays, and the rooms follow a practical, compact style, so sorting out luggage and the bed first makes it easier to rest right after arrival.

Anyone travelling on November 9, 2026 should note the building-wide power outage from 12:00 to 14:00.The hotel notice says room electrical equipment, showers and lifts cannot be used during that time, and there is also a notice about long-term nearby construction noise, which may occur by day or at night. I would compare these conditions against how much time I need to rest in the room.

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First, the good points and what to accept

What appeals to me

Near a regular Sengakuji exit, convenient for Keikyu and Toei Asakusa Line trips.
The 13 sqm, 140 cm single-bed layout is clearly stated, so a solo short stay can easily judge whether it fits.
The Takanawa Gateway direction can also be included in the transport comparison, rather than fixing on a single station.
Off-site breakfast has set-meal arrangements, so early risers can decide in advance whether to buy a ticket.

Things to think about before booking

Single and Double are both 13 sqm with a 140 cm single bed, so two people need to accept compact sleeping and luggage space.
The Sengakuji A4 regular exit has steps, so anyone needing a lift or mobility assistance should choose their route in advance.
Breakfast is at the off-site Nakau Mita shop, with tickets bought at the hotel the day before; it cannot be treated as an in-hotel buffet.
Nearby construction may cause noise by day or night, and there is also a power outage arranged for midday on November 9, 2026.

Location and transport: check the exit first when carrying luggage

Official hotel informationlists about a 1-minute walk from outside the Sengakuji A4 exit and about 10 minutes to Takanawa Gateway. I would first choose the station by the train type and destination, then add the time from the platform to the exit, pulling luggage and finding the entrance.

A4 is a regular stepped exit. People who need a step-free route should first checkthe Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation’s official Sengakuji Station facility informationand contact station staff: A2 has a ground-level lift, but the route from the platform to the ticket gates still depends on on-site facilities and assistance, so seeing a ground-level lift does not mean the whole route needs no assistance.

On a first arrival, I would save the hotel exterior, address and entrance. There are construction works and route changes around the station, so with a stroller or wheelchair, ask the hotel to confirm that day’s route from the exit to the door; toward Takanawa Gateway, also follow that day’s guidance rather than guessing from old photos.

Address: 3-11-26 Minatoku-Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan

Smile Hotel exterior and street-facing building — The Smile Hotel exterior and the street-facing building.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Hotel main entrance and sign. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How should I plan the surrounding area?

I would treat this as a practical base for the Sengakuji, Shinagawa and Takanawa Gateway directions. Running around in the daytime, finishing meals and shopping before returning to the room feels more relaxed than hunting for a shop after getting back.

If you want to stroll nearby or around Takanawa Gateway, check transport and shop arrangements first; if evenings are mainly spent in other areas, work out the return trip and transfers first. Photos of the city and sights taken by guests while out should not be treated as views directly visible from the hotel rooms.

Room types and space: find the bed that suits you first

The official listing gives both Single and Double as 13 sqm with a 140 cm single bed. The two sales names here cannot be read as different bed widths; two people travelling together should first think about whether they can accept sharing one 140 cm bed, then compare plans.

I would look closely at the passage from the bedside to the desk, the space behind the door and the luggage spot at the foot of the bed. A solo short stay can stow the suitcase first and then move around; with two large suitcases, assign spots to open them in turn, and do not take wide-angle photos as the actual floor width.

The room-type gallery shows a window-side desk, work chair and unit bathroom. Anyone wanting to work in the room, caring about the window direction, or preferring not to be near the lift should state their needs to the hotel before booking; room placement and views follow the actual arrangement.

Room type	Official size / bed	I would first check
Single	13 sqm; one 140 cm bed	One person’s luggage, desk and passage.
Double	13 sqm; one 140 cm bed	Two people sleeping, unpacking in turn and sharing the bathroom.
Room placement and direction	As actually assigned	Construction impact, quiet needs and window direction.

Bed, desk and window of a 13 sqm single-bed room — A 13 sqm single-bed room’s bed, desk and window.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bedside passage and entrance direction of a single-bed room. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

One bed and work counter in the gallery shared by Single and Double. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Unit bathroom washbasin, toilet and bathtub. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bedside power outlets, USB and lighting controls. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Small in-room cooling unit. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-room folding luggage rack. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-room hair dryer, as shown. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-hotel loungewear, as shown. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-room kettle and tea supplies. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Single-bed room bed and window-side work desk. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Window-side armchair and bedside desk. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, washbasin and shower in the room-type gallery. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathroom washbasin and toilet layout. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos: view separately by booked room type

Double Room

Guest photo of the bathroom washbasin and shower. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the actual bedside space in a single-bed room. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the bed, work desk and luggage passage. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the bed and curtain direction. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the in-room passage and desk taken from the entrance. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the bathroom's actual usable space — Guest photo of the bathroom’s actual usable space. This stay is labelled as: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

In-hotel services and arrival arrangements

Standard check-in is 15:00 and check-out 10:00, with the actual plan taking priority. I would arrange arrival time, luggage storage and next-day transport in advance, and contact the hotel first if arriving late or needing special assistance.

November 9, 2026 power outage noticestates that electrical equipment, showers and lifts cannot be used from 12:00 to 14:00. Even if you need to store or collect luggage on a check-in or check-out day, first confirm how requests and routes are handled during that time.

Nearby construction noise noticewarns that construction related to Takanawa Gateway City and the Toei Asakusa Line may produce noise by day or night. Anyone wanting daytime sleep, sensitive to noise, or needing quiet work should ask about the corresponding room placement and impact before booking.

Some guests liked the transport, cleanliness and service, while others mentioned the compact rooms or different expectations for cleaning on consecutive nights. On entering the room, first check the bed, bathroom and everyday equipment, and raise any problem with the front desk early; borrowed items, laundry and cleaning arrangements follow the check-in instructions.

Lobby reception counter and seating.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest-floor corridor and lift route.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-hotel amenity and towel pickup area.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Borrowable trouser press, as shown. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Amenity pickup area and in-room supplies display. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

In-hotel ice and drinks equipment. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Lift card-tap operation, as shown. Gallery label: Double Room.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos

Guest photo of the lobby tea and snack pickup area. Items, supply and pickup conditions follow the on-site arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

How is breakfast arranged?

Breakfast is arranged at the off-site Nakau Mita shop, not an in-hotel buffet. The official listing gives 4 set meals at 600 yen including tax, from 5:00 to 11:00 with last entry at 10:30; the restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from the hotel, so check the actual ticket and current supply before setting out.

Anyone who needs breakfast should buy the meal ticket at the hotel counter the day before, rather than leaving it until the morning departure. The hotel does not offer room service delivery, so with suitcases, children, or a need for step-free movement, also confirm the road and entrance to the restaurant.

I would treat it as a simple meal on the way out. Photos are set-meal or guest tray references, and actual contents follow the ticket and the shop’s supply that day; if you do not want to eat off-site early in the morning, breakfast can also be arranged elsewhere.

Official off-site Nakau breakfast set B and C, as shown. Off-site ticket set-meal reference; buy the ticket at the hotel the day before, with dishes and times following the hotel’s current information and that day’s supply.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Official off-site Nakau breakfast set D, as shown. Off-site ticket set-meal reference; buy the ticket at the hotel the day before, with dishes and times following the hotel’s current information and that day’s supply.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Exterior of the official breakfast partner shop, Nakau Mita. Off-site ticket set-meal reference; buy the ticket at the hotel the day before, with dishes and times following the hotel’s current information and that day’s supply.
Photo source: Official hotel website.

Guest photos

Guest photo of an off-site meal tray, for reference. Off-site sets follow the actual ticket and the shop’s supply that day, and do not represent an in-hotel buffet breakfast.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

One night or consecutive nights: I would care about different things

For one night, I would first check whether a power outage or construction date overlaps my trip, then sort out the arrival exit, the 140 cm bed and luggage spots. Early risers should prepare the breakfast ticket and transport the night before.

On consecutive nights, the 13 sqm size, cleaning method and nearby construction noise affect daily life even more. If you return to the room in daytime to nap or work, ask the hotel first; if days are mainly spent out, put laundry and luggage tidying after returning to the room.

When consecutive-night cleaning, towel changes or consumables are needed, make requests according to the plan and on-site rules. Thinking first about how long you will actually stay in the room makes it easier to choose a suitable base than booking just because it is near a station.

Finally, who would I recommend it to?

I would recommend it to people who value Sengakuji transport, can accept a 13 sqm room with a 140 cm single bed, and mainly run around outside. Once the off-site breakfast, exit steps and construction arrangements are clear, this works well as a practical base for short stays or around transfers.

If you need long, quiet rest in the room, or your trip meets the midday power outage on November 9, first confirm the impact and the arrangements you can accept. Beyond convenient transport, the bed and rest time should genuinely fit your needs.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24