Whenever I go to Tokyo or Yokohana, I try to stay at this place. It is run by the JR Line (Japanese Train System) and so it is only steps away from the train entrance. Shinagawa, the main hub in Tokyo is 14 minutes away.
The area around the hotel has 2 department stores, film camera store, Zoff, the excelkent and low priced eye glass store, a number of nice (excellent quality) restaurants, and other amenitues.
Haneda airport (my much prefered airport, when compared to Narita) is only19 minutes away by train and costs only 3 US dollars.
I have been to Tokyo about 20 times. Before I found out about this place, i used to stay at the high end hotels in Tokyo, but now I prefer this hotel. It might not be for every one since Tsurami is not a particularoy exciting night life spot, but the key areas in Tokyo and Yokohama are only 15 to 20 minutes away.
The area is extremely safe.
I am from New York and have stayed in this hotel, 6 times before.