Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro vs Rembrandt Cabin Shinjuku Shin-Okubo

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 3.8km
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Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro

★★ 2-Star
7.0 4,048
Tokyo
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Rembrandt Cabin Shinjuku Shin-Okubo

★★ 2-Star
8.4 4,252
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.0 (4,069)
8.4 (4,317)
Booking.com
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8.1 (3,713)
Expedia
7.4 (908)
8.8 (903)
Trip.com
7.8 (713)
9.1 (444)
Overall Average
7.0 (5,690)
8.4 (9,377)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Newstar Ikebukuro Rembrandt Cabin Shinjuku Shin-Okubo
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 10-minute walk to Ikebukuro Station for convenient transport + Overwhelming reviews praise the 2-minute walk to Shin-Okubo Station for easy access
+ Daily cleaning and towel changes are repeatedly mentioned positively + Capsules and common areas always clean with modern design
+ Bedding is comfortable and sleep is good, commonly noted + 8th-floor lobby lounge with free drinks and city views great for relaxing, repeatedly mentioned
+ Nearby convenience stores and Don Quijote make daily life convenient + Generous amenities like pajamas, skincare sets, shampoo options
+ Koreatown location perfect for Korean food and convenience stores
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let neighboring room noise through, multiple complaints - Showers on separate 7th floor mean inconvenient floor changes, frequently mentioned
- Dim lighting makes makeup inconvenient, per reviews - Upper capsules hot or noisy for light sleepers
- Cigarette or mold smells repeatedly mentioned - Some rude staff or long laundry waits

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Koreatown fans

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

Rembrandt Cabin Shinjuku Shin-Okubo

Trip.com 9.1 Solo traveler

Clean with good mattress, lounge free drinks convenient

Separate shower floor inconvenient

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Great location near Koreatown, best value

Expedia 10 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, perfect location

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Cheap Koreatown option, near station, great lounge view

Booking.com 8.1 Solo

Good location and clean facilities

Hot capsule and noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.8km

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