Hotel Ikebukuro vs Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 6.8km
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Hotel Ikebukuro

★★ 2-Star
7.3 4
Tokyo
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Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.7 3,353
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.3 (4)
8.7 (3,376)
Booking.com
8.5 (181)
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Expedia
5.0 (2)
8.8 (321)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.2 (25)
Trip.com
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9.0 (357)
Overall Average
7.3 (187)
8.7 (4,079)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Ikebukuro Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff are friendly with helpful services like luggage storage and delivery assistance in many reviews + Many reviews praise the 2-5 min walk to Ueno Station for easy access
+ Rooms are clean with daily towel changes mentioned repeatedly + Comfortable beds and clean rooms are repeatedly mentioned across sites
+ Safe and accessible, 7-10 min walk from Ikebukuro Station is a common plus + Women's dorm privacy curtains and lockers get frequent praise
+ Great value for money, room size decent by Tokyo standards + Staff are friendly and responsive in reviews
+ Laundry facilities are convenient for longer stays + 1st-floor lounge and kitchen are convenient per guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are narrow in several reviews - Limited luggage space makes unpacking hard, per complaints
- Shower slow, gets cold, drain clogs or smells mentioned repeatedly - Few showers lead to long morning waits in reviews
- Noise from low floors in some stays - Trash in common sinks and paid towels disappoint guests
- Window beds cold in winter and common area noise noted

Recommended For

Budget travelers Short-stay guests Solo/Couple travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Female travelers Short-term business

Guest Reviews

Hotel Ikebukuro

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Friendly staff, free luggage storage, narrow room but worth the price

Noise on 1st floor

Booking.com 4.0

Amazing staff, great location, clean with all needs

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Small sign at entrance but elevator inside

Expedia 8.0

Just for sleeping

Booking.com 4.0

10min to station, friendly staff, clean

Shower drain slightly clogged

Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Close to station, room new and clean. Locks on beds reassuring

Trash overflow in common sink needs better management

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Spacious beds, clean toilets/showers. Free water in common area

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

10-min walk to Ueno Station, great 1F lounge, clean beds

Only one elevator gets crowded

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean facilities, friendly staff. Comfy beds, station nearby

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Very clean new-looking room/bathroom. Comfortable beds, great breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.8km

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