Shinjuku Waseda D2 vs Ryokan Katsutaro

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 5.1km

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Shinjuku Waseda D2

4.6 2
Tokyo
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Ryokan Katsutaro

1-Star
8.9 985
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
5.6 (9)
8.9 (989)
Booking.com
5.4 (7)
8.8 (827)
Overall Average
4.6 (16)
8.9 (1,816)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shinjuku Waseda D2 Ryokan Katsutaro
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near major universities and attractions, allowing for easy walking access + Many reviews say spacious tatami rooms allow relaxing rest
+ Rooms are equipped with kitchen facilities and a projector, which guests find useful + Morning congee and evening courses are delicious, eaten in private dining rooms
+ Numerous restaurants and convenience stores are located in the immediate vicinity + Guests share experiences of kind, attentive staff service
+ Quiet despite city center due to good soundproofing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator in the building, making it difficult to carry luggage - Steep stairs due to old building mentioned in complaints
- Repeated complaints regarding bathroom hygiene and unpleasant odors - Some reviews say hot water comes out slowly
- Poor soundproofing and insulation, leading to exposure to external noise and cold - Waits for shared bathrooms noted in reviews
- The rooms are very small, leaving little space for luggage or movement

Recommended For

Budget travelers Short-term travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Families Couples

Guest Reviews

Shinjuku Waseda D2

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

The apartment was spotless and the projector was great for watching movies.

Booking.com 2.4 Family

Location was good with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.

The apartment is tiny and there was a smell of damp in the bathroom.

Booking.com 1.6 Solo

Location is very good.

The building is old, dirty, and the bathroom facilities are unstable.

Ryokan Katsutaro

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Excellent food, great private dining vibe, best morning congee, elegant tatami room

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Kids played freely in tatami room, best congee ever

Slow hot water

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Lovely old Japan experience, large rooms

Bit of a walk to town

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Huge room, kind owner, cozy aside from shared toilet

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean, very kind host, early check-in

Heating weak in winter

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.1km

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