From the outside it looks like a standard, run of the mill motel, but you are in for a treat. The reception area has some wonderful oriental furniture, and an incredible picture on the wall On entering any of the the rooms, you see a trip to the orient, with all the wonderful oriental furnishings.When I was there, the spa... more

I was here a year ago, and it does seem to be going downhill. As a previous reviewer wrote, there is not a lot of choice if you need to be in this area. There's a Marriot Courtyard down Ventura in Sherman Oaks and a place called "Best West Inn" also in Sherman Oaks, both about 5 minutes away. Otherwise,... more

Don't go; room was in terrible shape; light had to be plugged in to be on; other lamp didn't work; horrible TV; bathroom? ick..broken furniture; peeling veneer; looked like a flophouse..needless to say we didn't stay; got our 90 bucks back and fled... more

I've stayed here twice. It's really the only game in town for that part of the San Fernando Valley. I paid about $80 (including tax) per night each time. The first room was huge with two queen beds (it was a last minute booking and I lucked out) and the second time it was a standard small-ish room with one... more

Keep the family away on week-ends. This is where the rich locals hide and party. Lots of Mercedez and Lexus rendezvous check ins followed by check outs two hours later. Guests from all walks of life. I met attorneys, business folks, a 'massage' therapist, and actual tourists. Owners extremely frugal, and there is somewhat of a language barrier, particularly when... more

We selected the Tokyo Princess somewhat at random, since we needed a motel near the site of a wedding in Encino. It is conveniently located about two miles from "the 405" and one mile south of Highway 101 in the San Fernando Valley. The motel has a strong Japanese/Chinese theme, with furniture and artwork from Asia. Our room was relatively... more