“Convenient　”

The hotel is located near Ikebukuro station which is a plus. There are many restaurants nearby.The hotel staffs are friendly, but one complain. Even I put "Do not disturb " sign on the door, a maid opened the door without knocking. I was surprised. I have stayed many hotels in Tokyo in this price range.I think that the size of room is very much the same compare to other hotels. This hotel has coin laundry which is very convenient. Also, it has 24hour open cafe. There is no outlet in the bathroom. So, I couldn't use a hairdryer in front of mirror.Also, they didn't provide a washcloth.They only provide a hand towel and a bath towel just like cheap hotels here in the States.

“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.

“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!

“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.

“more of a hostel than a hotel”

Don't let the Hotel in the name fool you, this is more of a hostel than a hotel. You can't use your phone in your room, you can receives calls but you can't call out, even to local numbers. Every time you need to make a call, you need to go down to the lobby to use the pay phone. This place is located in some back alley, it's very difficult to find, even for local people.

“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

“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

“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.

“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.