Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro vs Cocts Akihabara

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 7.6km

Overview

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Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro

★★ 2-Star
7.0 4,048
Tokyo
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Cocts Akihabara

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 2,329
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

Site Hotel Newstar I... Cocts Akihabara
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hotel Newstar I... Cocts Akihabara
Agoda
7.0 (4,069)
8.2 (2,346)
Expedia
7.4 (908)
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5.7 (1)
Trip.com
7.8 (713)
9.0 (90)
Overall Average
7.0 (5,690)
8.3 (2,437)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro Cocts Akihabara
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 10-minute walk to Ikebukuro Station for convenient transport + Capsules are spacious and comfortable with good privacy, per many reviews
+ Daily cleaning and towel changes are repeatedly mentioned positively + Shared showers and toilets are clean with good guest manners
+ Bedding is comfortable and sleep is good, commonly noted + Staff are friendly and helpful, mentioned across sites
+ Nearby convenience stores and Don Quijote make daily life convenient + Free morning donuts, coffee, and communal kitchen are convenient
+ Strong security makes solo female travelers feel safe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let neighboring room noise through, multiple complaints - 5-10 min walk to stations makes location inconvenient
- Dim lighting makes makeup inconvenient, per reviews - No staff at check-in or unclear explanations
- Cigarette or mold smells repeatedly mentioned - Lack of amenities like toothpaste, towels (extra fee)

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Female travelers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

10min walk to Ikebukuro Station, daily cleaning good, comfy bedding

Dim lighting inconvenient for makeup

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Good location value, many nearby stores

Yellow dim room lighting

Agoda 5.2 Solo traveler

Decent size and location

Mold smell and unstable WiFi

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Walkable to station, friendly staff

Small room, no AC temp control

Trip.com 8.0 Solo traveler

Spacious room, daily cleaning nice

Poor soundproofing, basic cleaning

Cocts Akihabara

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Widest cleanest capsule, great showers

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Friendly staff, women 4-bed room, free donuts

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Spacious women dorm, friendly staff, donuts

Amenities extra

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Friendly helpful staff, morning donuts

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Very clean, kind staff, good location

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.6km

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