Tokyu Stay Ikebukuro, TokyoTokyu Stay Ikebukuro in Tokyo, Japan has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 185 of 320 hotels we score in Tokyo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction.Tokyu Stay Ikebukuro is a three-star hotel opened in 2010 in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. It sits two to four minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station, which serves both Tokyo Metro and JR lines through exits C1b and C6. Rooms are modern and well appointed, and each comes with a washer-dryer unit and a kitchenette, which makes the hotel practical for longer stays or guests who prefer to self-cater. The surrounding area is lively and busy, though noticeably less crowded than Shibuya or Shinjuku, so it suits travellers who want good transport links without the heaviest crowds. Guests mention friendly staff, a good Japanese breakfast and free Wi-Fi. One limitation: some in-room instructions are not available in English.What stands out

Two minutes from Ikebukuro Station

In-room washer-dryer and kitchenette

Friendly, patient staff

Good Japanese breakfast

Watch out for

Instructions not in English

Busy surrounding neighbourhood

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