the b ikebukuro vs Hotel Livemax Shinjuku-Kabukicho

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 4.0km
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the b ikebukuro

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 9,760
Tokyo
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Hotel Livemax Shinjuku-Kabukicho

★★★ 3-Star
7.1 6,780
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (9,984)
7.1 (6,909)
Booking.com
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7.0 (604)
Expedia
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7.6 (445)
라쿠텐트래블
7.7
6.3 (64)
Trip.com
8.6 (794)
7.7 (619)
Overall Average
8.2 (10,778)
7.1 (8,641)

Strengths & Weaknesses

the b ikebukuro Hotel Livemax Shinjuku-Kabukicho
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 3-5 minute walk to Ikebukuro Station for easy transport and shopping + Central Kabukicho location near subway and convenience stores makes travel easy, per many reviews
+ Repeated mentions of friendly staff and free snacks/drinks in the lobby + Self check-in/out system convenient especially during COVID, repeated praise
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable beds + Easy access to 7-11 downstairs and nearby amenities frequently mentioned
+ Abundant convenience stores and restaurants nearby make dining and shopping convenient + Plenty of outlets and USB ports handy for business travelers
+ Compact but well-equipped with basics, say solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are cramped, hard to open two large suitcases - Kabukicho location means heavy street noise at night, common complaint
- AC/heating control issues making rooms too hot or cold - Small rooms with bathroom mold, cigarette smells, dust cleanliness issues frequent
- Road noise in lower-floor rooms - Poor ventilation leaves bathroom damp and towels wet, per reviews
- Lack of space uncomfortable for families

Recommended For

Tourists Business travelers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Couples Short stayers

Guest Reviews

the b ikebukuro

Trip.com 10 Other

Close to airport bus and station, easy with luggage, many restaurants nearby

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Convenient transport near Ikebukuro Station with favorite eateries

Agoda 10 Couple/2-person

Best location, friendly staff, free pastries in lobby

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Near station and airport bus, helpful staff

Trip.com 6.5 Family

Room too cold with noise

Hotel Livemax Shinjuku-Kabukicho

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Self check-in convenient, staff friendly, 7-11 downstairs handy

Trip.com 10.0 Business traveler

Clean, great location, 24h 7-11, good value

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Business

Many outlets and USB, stable quality

Expedia 10.0 Other

Helpful staff, quiet at night

Booking.com 3.2 Other

Great location, comfortable beds, clean

Noisy neighbors sometimes

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.0km

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