“AWESOME”

Perfect location next to Yamanote line, very helpful staf, nice 24h/24 cafe downstairs, excellent internet(LAn and wi fi and computers) ... We loved it

“Will come back again!”

The staff are Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro are extremely friendly and helpful. Even the housekeeping ladies in the morning would greet you with the biggest smile/bow along with a good morning to start off your day. I went as a solo traveler and while I was there, the hotel had a free baseball game that welcomed all guests to join. I had a great time and could definitely recommend it to anyone traveling with a tighter budget to stay here.

“Excellent!!! great location”

This hotel was chosen because i wanted to be close to a friend of mine. I was extremely good surprised, by its location, the service and the quality of the rooms, not expensive, it just suited my tasted in a very good way.

“Perfect for a budget”

Ikebukuro is not the prettiest neighborhood in Tokyo, but this also means you can find a restaurant that won't gouge you. The hotel itself is in a quiet part of town, clean, and with excellent service. You won't beat their prices in Tokyo, and it's cool to meet people there who are coming from all over the world. Staff is super friendly and helpful and speaks excellent English--even the cleaning staff! Plus the hotel offers day tours, and a stack of free magazines showing where the offbeat cultural attractions in town are.

“will be back”

Ive stayed in hotels in Japan before, this one was not the most beautiful, but it was by far and away the most welcoming. The staff was extremely courteous and outgoing, and very welcoming to foreigners like myself. Location was perfect, real short walk to the train station, with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. I believe there is a very cheap hostel there as well, I opted for a single room and bathroom, rates were extremely reasonable. Overall had a great experience with this hotel and already plan to stay here when I return.

“ikebukero march 2012”

i would recommend this hotel to anybody. it's a 5 minute walk from ikebukero subway station, so the location is great. the staff are on duty 24 hours a day and all were friendly and spoke good english. they let me check in early and also let me borrow two electrical adaptors as i'd forgotten mine. there are probably 5 convenience stores within a two minute walk and also three fantastic vending machines less than a minute away. sure, the rooms are pretty small but they have everything you need including a desk area and chair. free wi-fi too which is a bonus.

“Not a Hotel.”

I realize it says "Hotel" in the name, but this is primarily a Hostel. If you are traveling with family, don't stay here. If you are shy, don't stay here. If you are messy or unorganized.... Don't stay here! The hostel room I was in had 4 Bunk beds (8 beds) and not much room for anything else. There's an area downstairs to store your luggage if it doesnt fit at the end of the beds, or under them. But if you aren't shy, messy/unorganized, or with a close group, this is an awesome place to stay because you meet so many new people and make so many friends!

“Don't really want everyone to know... Then it will be harder to stay here next time!”

They are well located, inexpensive, very friendly in the way that a hostel should be, but also "professional". Everyone there is doing a great job.

“it's cheap & fun for Tolyo”

please bring a sheet for the bottom and a sheet to cover your blanket the mattress is very hard so a sleeping bag is the best way to cover you then you don't need two sheets & blanket no soap, no shampoo, nothing except for a hard bed :-) people are very nice and friendly & the staff are very helpful Restaurant are plentiful. I would stay again

“Convenient”

Walkable distance from one of the largest train stations - JR Ikebukuro Station with other train lines, the hotel/hostel is convenient and affordable. They were also accommodating in terms of leaving your luggage if you go away in between stay. The staff are friendly and organize social & cultural activities for those who staying. However, the large number of people staying and between the 2 buildings, I feel that the shared common living areas and kitchens available are under utilized, especially since they have a 24-hr restaurant/cafe on the street level with free WiFi use. The rooms are small and slightly cramp, but clean and typical of Japanese budget/business hotel. They offer free tv use, fridge, and free internet via USB. The affordable price and location and their luggage storage services, is the hotel's biggest draw.