Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro vs Hotel Livemax Akabane-Ekimae

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 4.9km
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Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro

★★ 2-Star
7.0 4,048
Tokyo
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Hotel Livemax Akabane-Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
7.6 4,507
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

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Agoda
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hotel Newstar I... Hotel Livemax A...
Agoda
7.0 (4,069)
7.6 (4,605)
Booking.com
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6.8 (383)
Expedia
7.4 (908)
7.6 (111)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.1 (71)
Trip.com
7.8 (713)
8.6 (190)
Overall Average
7.0 (5,690)
7.6 (5,360)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro Hotel Livemax Akabane-Ekimae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 10-minute walk to Ikebukuro Station for convenient transport + Many reviews praise walkable 3-min distance to Akabane Station
+ Daily cleaning and towel changes are repeatedly mentioned positively + Microwave and fridge in rooms praised for convenience
+ Bedding is comfortable and sleep is good, commonly noted + Easy access to nearby convenience stores, Don Quijote, eateries
+ Nearby convenience stores and Don Quijote make daily life convenient + Clean rooms and comfortable Simmons beds mentioned often
+ Business travelers note good value for low price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let neighboring room noise through, multiple complaints - Repeated complaints about small rooms and no storage
- Dim lighting makes makeup inconvenient, per reviews - No luggage storage before/after check-in noted
- Cigarette or mold smells repeatedly mentioned - Low-floor rooms have nighttime noise mentions

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Short city stays

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

Hotel Livemax Akabane-Ekimae

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location near station, clean rooms, fast Wi-Fi

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Don Quijote, convenience stores, eateries nearby

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Close to station, no fatigue, supermarkets and dining abundant

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Microwave, fridge, laundry convenient for business

Expedia 8.0 Family

Solid basics, near station good for family

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.9km

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