Originally Posted by
abmj-jr
FWIW, I avoid these problems by always booking hotels that offer free wi-fi and have guest coin-op laundry facilities on premises. I suppose that just further cements my reputation as a cheapskate.

Fair enough. And that's not being a cheapskate, it's smart. There's also Freespot Wi-Fi APs in certain busy areas in Tokyo but they are sloooooooooow.
But at $85 CAD/night (after taxes - Orbitz 50% off sale + 10% coupon, strong CAD) at the Shinagawa Prince for a High Floor Twin Room, it was cheaper than options like the Toyoko Inn... Feel free to share any recommendations for other chains