This was a great place to stay, I would stay here again for the comfort, service, and especially location because of its closeness to a main hub of the JR Lines.

We stayed at the New Tanakawa when we arrived in Tokyo, and chose to stay at the older Tanakawa after we traveled to other parts of Japan. This Tanakawa is a classic hotel with impeccable hospitality, incredible staff, and less tourist groups. Our children (3 of them) shared a room which is of very good size. Our own room is bit smaller than the one at the New Tanakawa but equally comfortable. The hotel is close to the Shinagawa station, and the hotel provides a regular shuttle if you have lots of luggage. Otherwise, walking is faster than waiting for the twice hourly shuttle. There are many restaurants around the train station. A good value is the buffet offered at some of the restaurants in nearby hotels; food is good and price is reasonable. This Tanakawa does not offer buffets though. One can also get food from nearby department stores for an inexpensive lunch, like many Japanese do.

Don't be fooled by the outdated pictures that you see...the hotel has been renovated and is very nice. We had a king size bed overlooking a garden/carp pond (could also see high-rises). The staff was very friendly. We had a desk with lamp, a refrigerator, a table and chairs, a small loveseat, a safe, large closet, and flat-screen TV. The hotel is within short walking distance (it is a steep walk...but they have a free shuttle if you need it) from Shinagawa station.