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Reviews of Hotel Route-Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro

3 out of 5
Hotel Route-Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro
3-5-5 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Tokyo

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 724 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 724 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 724 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 724 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 724 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kwan Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sally, el monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, lived-in business hotel just a stone's throw away from the craziness of Highashi-Ikebukuro. It was clearly a rebranded branch of an old business hotel chain, but personally, that adds to the charm to me. Showa/bubble-era places have extra appeal that I look for when I travel to Japan. Good breakfast, and amenities relative to the price paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ceri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at reception was very kind and prepared some cold tea for us when we arrived all sweaty from carrying our bags in the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It is clean hotel but need to update interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

WING YIN

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from フロントスタッフ on May 7, 2023
子供の日のご寄稿…心より感謝申し上げます。気持ちよさそうに泳ぐ鯉のぼりに、「お子様だけでなく皆様が元気に生活できますように。」と願わずにはいられないですね。 お客様にまたお目にかかれますのを心待ちにしております。 ホテルルートイン東京池袋   浅井

6/10 Okay

dolores

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast Staff service was great. Not too far from the train station which is so convenient to see other places. But the building is so old so vetillation in the room is not great. Needs a renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher, Las Vegas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and friendly staff. The hotel room key is not as convenient compared to a keycard which other hotels have. The hotel room is a little dated and the bed was super hard to sleep in. Overall, I like the location because it is within walking distance of other areas in Ikebukuro and the breakfast option was decent.

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close to the Sunshine City mall and main street in Ikebukuro area that has the new Animate store. Lots of food and souvenir stores to explore. Room itself was a decent size for Japanese standards, we got the non-smoking room and had no odor (I'm pretty sensitive to cigarette odors). Bathroom and room was clean, no questionable stains on the sheets :) Staff is friendly, helpful and know some English as well for those travelers that don't speak any Japanese. They were able to store our luggage before check-in and even took our bags up to our room once one was available. They also held our bags after check-in so we could do a bit more exploring before leaving the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Sunshine City and other shops including the flagship Animate store and the largest Pokémon centre. The hotel included breakfast daily although it does look as though it could do with a refresh as furniture had a few bumps and bruises and decor looked dated. Staff were very friendly l, welcoming and helpful. I would stay here again when visiting Tokyo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from フロントスタッフ on Apr 9, 2023
The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments. We look forward to your next visit :)Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk; ASAI

6/10 Okay

Paitoon, Jomgthong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very close to Sunshine city and opposite 7-Eleven. Staff is polite and helpful. Room size and bed is quite small for two people to stay. Mattress is not in the good condition, caused some backache
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from フロントスタッフ on Apr 7, 2023
Our hotel's room is very conpact.And mattress resembles a tatami mat.(japanese style)Thank you for sharing your review with us.Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Flont Clerk;ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Wisanchai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with good price and free breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from フロントスタッフ on Apr 7, 2023
Thank you very much for coming to Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro.It is our greatest pleasure to realize that you were satisfied with our service.We will continue our effort to provide the best service for our guests.Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

10/10 Excellent

You Ni Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay
Wonderful hotel! Will definitely stay again! Quite eco-friendly! Breakfast was good! Location was very good! Only across the street from the Main Street for shopping in Ikebukuro. About 5 mins walk from sunshine city, good food options all around and convenience stores everywhere! Close to the station! Good service by the staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from フロント スタッフ on Dec 17, 2022
May we express our gratitude for writing a review about your recent experience with us. It is always encouraging and more inspiring whenever we receive positive feedback from our valued guests.Thank you, Hotel RouteInn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk:ASAI

8/10 Good

Brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has good access to the Ikebukuro area and is relatively close to the station. The room was nice, and breakfast was included.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from フロント スタッフ on Sep 22, 2022
Thank you for sharing your review with us.We will continue our effort to provide the best service for our guests.We look forward to your next visit. Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front clerk ASAI

10/10 Excellent

kanokon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Great hotel near by sunshine city, animate and otome road. Great location with lot of shops and restaurants. Small room but nice and clean. Breakfast was good. Staffs were nice,helpful and speak well English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from フロントスタッフ on Feb 5, 2020
Dear Sir/Mom The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments.Our warm hospitality awaits your return sometime soon! Sincerely yours Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay, location, service. But a bit old.
Great location. 2 minute stroll to Sunshine City. Rooms are bigger than usual Japanese business hotels I've stayed. Breakfast buffet included in price and is very good. Hotel is a bit old though and is in need of renovation. 1 of the 2 elevator was out of action during my 4 nights stay there making it really inconvenient. I stayed on 3rd floor and it was much quicker for me to take the stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jan 29, 2020
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you very much for having stayed at Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro.   We have a plan to do the repair work the date below.During the date , you can not use the elevator in the hotel.We are really sorry for inconvenience.   AM10:00from 14th January ,2020~PM6:00until 13th February,2020 You can use only 1 elevatoar at that time. We are very much looking forward to your next visit. Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel is easy to get to and in a great location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Response from フロント スタッフ on Jan 15, 2020
Dear Sir/Mom What a lovely review!!! Our warm hospitality awaits your return sometime soon.Thank you. Best regards Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Hon Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jan 9, 2020
明けましておめでとうございます。  本年2020年はオリンピックイヤーの年!! 当館でも万全の準備をしてお客様をお迎えすべく、職員一同日々アンテナを磨いております(^^)  お客様のまたのご来館を心よりお待ちしております。本年もどうぞよろしくお願い致します。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋   浅井

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location close to ikebukuro station with a lot of stores nearby, the breakfast buffet is very good, the only thing i didn't like is that the bed is a little stiff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Dec 25, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom We would like to thank you for your swift reply and are deeply obliged to you for your kind compliments. We eagerly await your kind return in the near future. Sincerely yours Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ;ASAI

6/10 Okay

Utaemon

Business traveler
I could stay with Expedia price. Those were nice price. But can not recommend hotel's original price. Room was very small. Wifi was very slow. Bed was very hard. Room was too cold and could not adjust AC's power(temp). Bath was very small. Window could be opened but very noisy outside Highway. Breakfast buffet was insane. Most of dishes were empty. Too many people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Nov 8, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for the revew. We appreciate your recommendation of our place to welcoming others. Sincerely yours  Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro  ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Oct 19, 2019
この度は当館をご利用いただき満点のお点も頂戴いたしまして心よりお礼申し上げます。  10月も半ば・・・池袋のSHOPもハロウィーンモード一色!!池袋でもハロウィンコスプレフェス2019が10/26・27の両日に池袋東口エリアで開催されます。  お客様もまた是非折りに触れ当館にお越し下さいませ。 心よりお待ちしております。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋    浅井

8/10 Good

Rachain

Liked: Staff & service
Fair hotel compared to price.
Overall is good. Staffs are all friendly and good service. The size of hotel is not that big so it’s not crowded. But the bathroom has smell, not so clean. And pillow is too hard but ok for sleep. Anyway, I like the eco program of this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Oct 16, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback.We appreciate your recommendation of our place to welcoming others. Sincereiy Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

6/10 Okay

Tadahiko

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall, recommended & will stay again
Great stay overall. Free breakfast buffet style, menu differs slightly daily. Everyday you opt to not have them change your sheets (they still provide new towels daily and clear the trash), they give you one token per person for a drink of your choice at their vending machine (includes beer). Staff are friendly and always all smiles. Only thing was that they strictly do not allow early check in, which was a bummer as we arrived at 12noon and were really dying to wash up after a long flight but was told we have to come back at 3pm. However, they do allow you to leave the bags with them in the lobby and they will bring them up to the room for you. We have always stayed in ikebukuro for our yearly trip the past 6 years, absolutely love this place as it is very convenient to get to eateries. Right in between ikebukuro and Higashi ikebukuro station which is a bit of a walk but doable (around 10 mins give or take)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Sep 15, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Your compliments are the pillars of our support,and we aim to provide our customers with even higher levels of satisfaction. We eagerly anticipate your next visit and look forward to serving you again. Sincerely. Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Good location. Friendly staff. Easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Aug 24, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom  Thank you for your favorable feedback. It really warms our hearts!!! Thank you. Sincerely Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Aug 3, 2019
この度は当館をご利用いただき満点のポイントを頂戴いたしまして大変嬉しいです。これからもお客様のご期待を裏切らないサービスを提供できますように小さな努力を続けてまいりますので、これからもホテルルートイン東京池袋を宜しくお願い致します。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋   浅井

8/10 Good

KL, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly. The Japanese breakfast buffet was delicious. Didn't have to have lunch after. Small rooms so you must really like your travel companion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jul 5, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for your favorable feedback:) It really warms our hearts! Our warm hospitality awaits your return sometime soon. Sincerely Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
would recommend
really nice hotel, easy to check in and friendly staff that spoke really good English. room was nice,good size and nice facilities. no cupboard space which was a shame but there was a bench so used that to lay out our clothes. breakfast was nice, quiet a lot to choose from including traditional Japanese things and plainer foods for those that are a bit fussier like myself. good scheme on cleaning the rooms,having a basic one each day and full cleans on a Saturday, if you agree to this it 1 helps the environment but they also give you a free drink each from their vending machine which is a great idea to help. offer deals like cheaper tickets to the aquarium at sunshine city. train station is 10 minuets walk and same for sunshine city. really easy to navigate your way around and nice that its all so close. really good price as well for the room and breakfast being included. great place to stay, would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jun 28, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments. What a lovely review!!! We look forward to your next visit:) Thank you. Sincerely Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

6/10 Okay

Sukpatchaya

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jun 13, 2019
この度は子供の日にご寄稿いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。 お客様も都内各所で気持ちよさそうに大空を泳ぐ鯉のぼりを目にしたことでしょう。鯉のぼりは立身出世を願う意味もあるのだとか・・・  当館でも朝食メニューに子供の日の特別メニューを準備してお待ちしておりました。  お客様もまた是非当館をご利用下さいませ。 折に触れ趣向を凝らしお客様をお待ちしております。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋   浅井

8/10 Good

Travelers, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The single room is quite small. WiFi is good. Breakfast is better than expected. The hotel is far from the JR station. シングルの部屋は狭いです。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Apr 28, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom  Thank you for the review. Unfortunately,we did not meet your satisfaction. We appreciate your recommendation of our place to welcoming others. Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful free breakfast !! and very good location !!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Apr 20, 2019
Dear Sir /Mom Thank you for selecting us out of the many possible places here. Thank you so much:) Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from フロントスタッフ on Jun 13, 2019
この度は当館をご利用いただきポイントをお知らせいただきまして誠にありがとうございます。  当館でのご滞在は概ね合格点といったところでしょうか。次回はお客様にコメントをいただけますような心地良いサービスを提供できますように小さな努力を積み重ねてまいります。  お客様のまたのご利用をお待ちしております。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋  浅井

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfy hotel in vibrant area & close to JR.
Staffs speak good English and provide great service. Good location as the hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants opened 24/7. The hotel provides guests with a smart phone to use with unlimited data and free international calls to the US and other parts of Asia. Hotel breakfast includes a wide variety of choices.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Apr 13, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for the review. The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments. We look forward to your next visit! Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

8/10 Good

Napussarun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Apr 29, 2019
この度は当館をご利用いただき、ご寄稿いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。  日本の印象はいかがでしたか。 お客様の日本観光の拠点に当館をお選びいただきまして大変光栄です。  また日本に!東京に!池袋に!そして当館に!!!是非お見えくださいませ。  お客様のリピートをお待ちしております。  ホテルルートイン東京池袋   浅井

8/10 Good

AB, Fukuoka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quiet and clean. Check in is very fast and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Mar 22, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments. We look forward to your next visit! Thank you. Yours Sincerely; Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the heart of Ikebukuro. Lots of stuff to do in the immediate area. Good breakfast, kind staff, and very professional. Will visit again if I come back to Tokyo.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Mar 22, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom On behalf of the staff ,I would like to express my gratitude for your patronage and your compliments. We eagerly await your kind return in the near future. Yours Sincerely; Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice, room was clean, many amenities were given in the room, and you got tokens for free drinks if you signed up for no housekeeping on certain days.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Front  Stuff on Mar 22, 2019
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for your selecting us out of the many possible places here.Your favorable comments has warmed our hearts and we will strive for excellence in our service.Thank you:) Yours sincerely; Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Front  Stuff on Jan 13, 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us:) The Management and Staff would like to thank you for the wonderful comments. We look forward to your next visit. Hotel Route Inn Tokyo Ikebukuro ASAI

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very good location from Ikebukuro station
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Front  Stuff on Dec 3, 2018
Dear Sir/Mom We would like to thank you for your swift reply and are deeply obliged to you for your kind compliments. Thank you! Sincerely Ark Hotel Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk; ASAI

10/10 Excellent

Kenichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel: close to the station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from フロントスタッフ on Aug 7, 2018
 この度は当館をご利用いただき花丸のお点を頂戴いたしまして心より感謝申しあげます(^^)  「Nice Hotel;close to the station!」のフレーズの心地良さ!!何度も読み返しております(笑)  東京ではお祭りシーズン到来です。お客様もまた是非折りに触れ当館をご利用下さいませ。心よりお待ちしております。  アークホテル東京池袋   浅井

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Front  Stuff on Dec 11, 2018
 この度はアークホテル東京池袋をご利用いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。概ね合格点をいただけた様で安堵しております。また機会がございましたら是非ご利用下さいませ。心よりお待ちしております。  アークホテル東京池袋   浅井

6/10 Okay

Ploy, Thailand

Liked: Staff & service
Great Location
Close to JR station, Just around 10 mins walk. The room was a bit small, But Staffs are nice and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2017
Response from FRONT  STAFF on Jan 18, 2018
Dear Sir/Mom The staff and I would like to thank you for choosing our place during your precious time here.Thank you:)  Yours sincerely; Ark Hotel Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk;ASAI

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for shopping and eating at Ikebukur
Great location for shopping and eating at Ikebukuro.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Dear Sir/Mom Thank you for selecting us out of the many possible places here. We look forward to your next visit:) Your Sincerely Ark Hotel Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk ; ASAI

2/10 Terrible

kaled

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mr. kaled sidik
I said I did not stay that night in the hotel because all incoming flights into Tokyo were cancelled due to the typhoon and Haneda airport was closed .if you back to our communication you promised to get me a refund for that night and you never bothered to follow up, I will continue toboress for this reimbursement. Thanks Kaled Sidik
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Yuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
この度はアークホテル東京池袋をご利用いただき、☆☆☆☆を残していただきありがとうございます。次回は満点をいただけますように努力を続けてまいります。また機会がございましたら是非当館をご用命下さいませ。心よりお待ちしております^^ アークホテル東京池袋浅井

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Will come back next time but need to be aware of room condition
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Dear Sir./Mon. We would like to thank you for your swift reply and are deeply obliged to you for your kind compliments. We are looking for your next reservation. Your sincerely. Ark Hotel Tokyo Ikebukuro Front Clerk; ASAI

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Chaep Hotel in good location
Nice clean cheap hotel - good for business
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

King Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good business hotel
This is the 3rd time I'm staying at the Ark in Ikebukuro. A good, clean, no frills business hotel, small but clean and comfy rooms, the bed on the harder side, the shower small and functional, the pay-per-view catalogue comes with a separate adult selection. The view is usually apartment complexes next to sunshine city, this time my room was on the 4th floor and consisted mostly of wall. If you don't mind any of the above, you get a good hotel in great location (a few minutes walk from exit 35 of Ikebukuro Station with fast connections to everywhere).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017