the b ikebukuro vs Ustay Kitakoiwa

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 15.6km
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the b ikebukuro

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 9,760
Tokyo
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Ustay Kitakoiwa

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 524
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

Site the b ikebukuro Ustay Kitakoiwa
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site the b ikebukuro Ustay Kitakoiwa
Agoda
8.2 (9,984)
8.4 (527)
Booking.com
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8.2 (383)
라쿠텐트래블
7.7
-
Trip.com
8.6 (794)
-
Overall Average
8.2 (10,778)
8.4 (910)

Strengths & Weaknesses

the b ikebukuro Ustay Kitakoiwa
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 3-5 minute walk to Ikebukuro Station for easy transport and shopping + Clean and well-maintained rooms mentioned repeatedly
+ Repeated mentions of friendly staff and free snacks/drinks in the lobby + Washer, kitchenware, microwave praised for convenience
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable beds + 5-min walk to train station for easy Narita and downtown access
+ Abundant convenience stores and restaurants nearby make dining and shopping convenient + Comfortable beds and home-like coziness common in reviews
+ Nearby convenience stores and supermarket great for long stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are cramped, hard to open two large suitcases - Far from downtown with long commutes complained repeatedly
- AC/heating control issues making rooms too hot or cold - Steep narrow stairs make luggage hard to move
- Road noise in lower-floor rooms - WiFi instability mentioned in reviews
- Some poor host communication

Recommended For

Tourists Business travelers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Long-term stayers Budget travelers Airport users

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

Ustay Kitakoiwa

Booking.com 8.2 Solo

Clean with useful washer etc. Close to station.

Steep stairs and unstable WiFi

Agoda 10.0 Family

Washer and kitchen useful, perfect cleanliness. Cheap price.

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Home-like, great washer. 5min to station.

Far from downtown

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Spacious clean, fully equipped. Friendly host.

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Apartment-like, near station and stores.

Vague host communication

Location Comparison

Distance: 15.6km

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