It's hard to find a hotel/ apartment that caters to families with kids. That's why we chooses Mimaru for this! Furthermore, the room is spacious and still has room for me and my family to pray (I'm a Muslim traveller). The staff was friendly and helpful too. The laundry facility is also good. Aside from that, Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro is just a few mins walk from the limousine bus station, which we really like. This means we don't have to go through the hassle of changing train/bus. We will definitely stay in Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro again on our next trip to Tokyo!!

Staff were really helpful and nice. English communication was very good. Facilities like the washing machine and guest lounge were very appreciated, while little touches like free umbrellas, goodies, and luggage delivery were very useful.

Location is okay. A good aspect is that it's in a fairly quiet area about 10 mins walk to the station. It's on the western side - I think most travellers would prefer the east side where there are more large shops and easier access to sunshine city and animate. But we didn't mind it, I think this property is generally nicer than the ones on the eastern side at comparable prices.

We stayed in a room with 2 beds and 2 futons and it was spacious enough for 4 people and suitcases, which is not always the case in Japan. The hotel itself is very clean and pleasant and they have all the amenities one needs. Initially, we were worried about the location but it felt perfectly safe and was not too long of a walk to the station.

Even though we booked and paid for 4 people, when we arrived, only 2 bed were made. We had to make the 2 futons for the kids ourselves. Not sure if this was an oversight or how it's typically done at Mimaru, but after a long trip getting there the last thing we wanted to do was to pull out futons from the closet and put covers etc etc. Also the bathroom smells a bit, even though visually it is clean. Could be an old sewerage system or something. My kids held their breaths when using the toilet.

The staff were pleasant and willing to help. Room is good size for family of 4. Location is near the train station.

The pillows were too soft. The mattresses were not comfortable.

It was a great location for walking and not far from where we was going too!

The first shift staff was so amazing and helpful like they were awesome , but the person who was there at 12am was so not helpful and was very rude she made us get our own taxi like we knew what we were doing first shift staff helped us get the taxis so i didn’t understand why she couldn’t we literally had to go outside and flagged down our taxis , because we didn’t know how else to book them ! It would’ve been a rate of 10 but she ruined it. I hope whoever doesn’t understand their language doesn’t run into that rude front desk agent other than her the property and first shift staff all were extremely amazing .

Well placed, roughly five minutes from the main Ikebukuro station and within walking distance of Sunshine City. It’s on the Yamanote line too, so easy to get to major travel locations like Shibuya, Harajuku, etc. The rooms are clean and comfortable, my group was three people and we had a good amount of space and were very comfortable. There’s cooking and entertainment facilities in the room, which was nice when we were tired and just wanted to relax in the evening. Of note — hotel rooms in Tokyo are notorious for being quite small and cramped, but the rooms at Mimaru are huge by comparison. The staff were friendly and helpful as well.

Very little — I think it’s worth noting they don’t have dining/breakfast options, but you have a whole kitchen area so this isn’t really an issue.

Our family of 6 stayed for 6 nights and it was great to all be together in one apartment after being split into 2 rooms in other towns. It was a short walk to the train station and shops and the staff were lovely. The washer/dryer room on level 2 was great and I had no problem getting access to a dryer when needed (the one in the actual room was not great). Fridge, cooktop & microwave available in the room along with a dining table.

The washer/dryer combo in the room was not great. 5 hours for a wash/dryer and the clothes were still wet so needed 20-40 minutes in the stringer dryer on level 2.

We rented a 2 bedroom apartment for three nights. The apartment was large with two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and washer dryer. The staff were very friendly and the place was spotless. We arrived at Ikebukuro station and found it difficult to get our bearings to find the hotel. It is a very large station. Once we found WEST EXIT (cntrl) exit 19, it was an easy 6 minute walk to the hotel. There are many restaurants and convenience stores near the hotel The local supermarket Akafudado was very handy for foods to cook as well as precooked meals.

This was our first stay at the property and the rooms were as promised. We elected for the 2 bed 2 bath on the high floor for the family. The check in was fast and easy. The location was close enough to the train station. Close to restaurants and shops if you want to stay local. Most of of the sites were within 6 train stops. The staff was extremely helpful and greated you at every occasion. On our next trip, we will definitely seek out Mimaru Hotel Chain first.

I can't think of anything that we didn't like during our stay.

MIMARU Ikebukuro is a fantastic option for families! It’s an easy 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station – just make sure to exit from the west side. Convenience is key here, with a Family Mart just 1 minute away and a 7-Eleven 3 minutes away. A highlight for us was a nearby bento shop called Kitchen Origin. The food was amazing, with delicious takeaway bento boxes starting at around AU$5. Our kids loved it so much that we ate from there almost every day. We stayed in a 2-bedroom apartment, which was perfect for a family with young children. It came equipped with a washing machine (a huge plus!), a microwave, fridge, and electric stove, so cooking meals in the apartment was easy if you wanted to. The second bathroom even had a bathtub, which was great for the little ones. The apartment was spacious, spotlessly clean, and well-maintained. Overall, it was a wonderful and convenient stay!

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