International Hotel Kabukicho vs Smile Hotel Tokyo Shinkoiwa

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 14.0km
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International Hotel Kabukicho

★★ 2-Star
7.1 1,420
Tokyo
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Smile Hotel Tokyo Shinkoiwa

★★★ 3-Star
7.9 4,275
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.1 (1,434)
7.9 (4,361)
Booking.com
6.4 (696)
7.4 (595)
Expedia
8.0 (51)
8.2 (806)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.8 (26)
Trip.com
7.7 (48)
8.7 (241)
Overall Average
7.1 (2,229)
7.9 (6,029)

Strengths & Weaknesses

International Hotel Kabukicho Smile Hotel Tokyo Shinkoiwa
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms larger than expected, space for multiple suitcases mentioned often + 1-2 min walk to Shinkoiwa Station, business travelers repeatedly note easy access
+ Separate bathroom/bedroom, strong pressure and hot water praised repeatedly + Abundant nearby convenience stores, eateries, and shops praised for easy food and shopping
+ Close to Shinjuku subway, easy access and nearby nightlife/conveniences + Consistent reviews on good room cleaning and friendly staff
+ Friendly staff, sometimes Korean speakers for smooth communication + Convenient direct Narita airport train mentioned by business guests
+ Good value for money, satisfied for just sleeping and basics + Large manga collection on 1F great for passing time
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Old facilities with strong cigarette/mold smells complained repeatedly - Building dated with worn facilities and dust complaints repeated
- Inconsistent cleaning with dust, hair, bugs in reviews - Strong smoke smell noted in multiple reviews
- Nightlife area with many foreigners at night feels unsafe or love hotel vibe bothers some - Roadside location causes nighttime car noise
- Bathroom mold and no hand soap mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Budget business travelers Nightlife seekers

Recommended For

Business travelers Budget travelers Solo travelers Local food lovers

Guest Reviews

International Hotel Kabukicho

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Spacious room fits 3 suitcases, Korean owner friendly daily cleaning

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Great location value for money, excellent staff

Old facilities slow Wi-Fi

Trip.com 9.5 Friends

Old but well-maintained very clean

Trip.com 10 Couple

Clean room enthusiastic owner good price

Booking.com 7.8

Great location AC shower excellent clean

Smoke smell

Smile Hotel Tokyo Shinkoiwa

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Convenience stores and eateries right by station, no food worries. Overwhelming manga on 1F

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Daily cleaning and friendly staff. Great value

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Easy station access. Clean room comfortable bed

AC only fan speed control

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Near station for city/airport. Coin laundry handy

Dust and wall stains

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great train connections. Clean quiet room

Smoke smell from smoking floor

Location Comparison

Distance: 14.0km

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