Phenomenal value for money. I stayed for 31 days and the cost was equivalent to a month's rent in my home country. Room is small, but has private toilet and shower, and proximity to Ikebukuro and Otsuka is great.

Needs a bit more storage space.

I booked in with a room with a private bathroom and shower. The hotel is a nice walk from the station and in a residential area so there aren't a ton of tourists or lots of noise at night. Convenience store, grocery store and coin laundry is very close by as well. Vending machines for drinks are right outside the front door and make for convenient access at all hours. The staff are very kind and while they don't speak much English, are able to use Google translate to overcome that barrier. If you speak Mandarin or some Japanese you'll be fine though. For English speakers, it's easy to make requests etc through Booking.com's messaging system. They are pretty quick to respond to messages here. While my room had a fair amount tmof soace, rooms here aren't huge suites (like many places in Tokyo) so anyone planning to bring a lot of luggage should keep in mind that likely they will have a tougher time in the space if they bring too many suitcases and carry on hardshell luggage. I would say the room i had was great for going solo but with a 2nd person it's a bit tight if you plan to stay for an extended period of time if you're used to N American standards.

Wish there was a bit more soundproofing. Luckily, during my stay the other guests quieted down once it got late enough. You'll want to be cognizant of your own noise levels so you don't bother other guests.

I had a great experience! For solo travelers, I highly recommend this place. It was my first time in Tokyo, Japan, and I haven't regretted it one bit. The host is very nice, pleasant, and helpful. A big bonus is that if you can speak Japanese, it’s a plus; if not, Google Translate can help. Smoking is not allowed. I spent the first two weeks alone, and in my third week, my girlfriend joined me. It felt a bit crowded with two people, but it was totally manageable if you don’t mind it. The location is about 10-15 minutes away from Ikebukuro station, which connects to all major spots in the city. It takes 20-30 minutes to get to Shinjuku and Shibuya. The last train to Ikebukuro departs at 00:30, which is great for those who like to stay out late. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. There's a vending machine located right in front of the apartment. Nearby, you'll find a coin laundry and restaurants, and a large shopping center, Sunshine City, is just 15 minutes away. All in all, it's a very good location, and Ikebukuro has a lot to offer.

The walls are a bit thin; you can hear people outside if they are loud, and they can hear you. Usually, there aren't many people around, but sometimes it is a nuisance.

I stayed for 10 days and it was very comfortable. The room was clean, my bed was soft, and the location was close to the station and everything else; just what I needed for my time in Ikebukuro. There's a 7-Eleven and grocery store right around the corner as well, which was convenient. Overall, my stay here has been great and I'm definitely coming back if given the chance!

The staff was incredibly nice and it was very comfortable to stay here, it felt like a home. It was very easy to check in and check out, without having to wait. I also booked the room last minute and it was a really good price.

The only thing is that the toilet is outside the room so in the room there is a shower, sink and bed but no toilet. Regardless of this, the toilet is right outside the bedroom so it's ok.

One of the best bed I've ever slept in, very comfy. The location is good, 15 min walk from the shopping center and train station Toilet is shared but you get your own shower, very convenient.

The room is a little bit cramped. I had one luggage and had to put some stuff on the bed. The wall is a bit thin so I could hear the other room if they are talking loudly. Waited a little bit for the hot shower water to come.

Aircon, cozy room with balcony. Friendly staff. Near groceries and restaurants. 10- 15 min walk to train ikebukuro train station.

Toilet outside of room. Stairs to 3rd floor hope the have a lift for the luggages. And no changing of bed sheets and towels for the 7 days stay.

Near with train station Lots of convinience store around 7 min walk to nearest shopping mall Lots of delicious Japanese Food with fairly cheap price

Pretty hard to find in google map

we were a bit late, good thing the staff was kind and considerate...we love the tatami that give the japanese vibes of the room, it was clean... the room smells clean too, able to sleep well that night...

Easily accessible, nice toilet and close to train station and local shops.

Stairs but then again we had a small balcony