Hotels Near Shimizuzaka Park in Tokyo

If you go straight under the elevated from Oji Station, you will arrive. The surrounding area is quiet in the residential area. There are many convenience stores and taverns on the big street. The rooms are simple like Toyoko Inn. The pajamas are a system brought from the first floor. It is a unit bus, but it is a little spread. Amenities are only shampoo, rinse and body soap, so I think women should bring essentials.

Mimaru doesn't disappoint, as always. Great value for the money. Brand spanking new hotel with helpful staff. Convenient location - about 6 min walk to the Ikebukoro station (make a note of the exit you need on the way back from the station). We had a 2-bedroom western-style apartment, which was incredibly spacious. Large living room featuring a long table with plentiful seating and a well-stocked decent Japanese-size kitchen (you can rent a toaster oven and a rice maker from the front desk, but food places are abundant in the area). Pajamas, toothbrushes, and other sundries provided downstairs (grab-and-go), and each bathroom has a nice set of shampoo, shower gel, and hair conditioner. A washing machine (with built-in dryer) worked well. Our layout featured two bathrooms, and two good sized bedrooms. One of the bedrooms had 4 beds, but no windows (I imagine it would get quite stuffy for 4 people, but it was fine for one). Minor gripe: the minimalist aesthetics tend to get in the way of the practical things: there is a closet in each bedroom, and a tiny ledge in the hall; otherwise, not a shelf, a dresser or a nightstand in sight, no horizontal storage at all, as in: literally no place other than the floor to put your phone or your packing cube. The rooms, the bathrooms, and the washing machine all converge in a narrow hallway, with their respective doors swinging out onto each other or onto an unlucky passerby. We resolved that problem by screaming ”door” loudly every time we opened one. Would gladly stay again!

Generally quite satisfying with this hotel. Pretty clean and comfortable. The room size is quite big, big enough to open the luggage so no need to worry about the space. For the location, pretty convenient to walk from Metro station - 東池袋, can directly walk via the shopping mall to the hotel. But the distance is not that close as expected, it took about 10-15mins. For the service, I would say the reception is not that considerate, as I asked a easy question but they refused to answer and said I can go find the answer by myself….., maybe becoz there were a lot people waiting for check in. So the service from the reception is really not so satisfying….

If you arrive in the morning, you can leave your luggage for safekeeping at the reception. Check-in in Japan is possible after 3pm, neat room (room 615) (simple but equipped with all comforts), good bed with various pillows, and a standard shower cabin that is fine. Helpful staff. Breakfast is included and you can choose in advance which set you want and at what time. The hotel is located one block from the main street, which has the great advantage of being quieter. Nearby are several restaurants and kombini shops. Within walking distance of the train station, and close to the beautiful Ueno park (with museum etc) and the well known Akihabara district. On a next visit, I would definitely come back here. A good value for money.

My friend recommended me this hotel. Room is small, but location is convenient. Airport limousine stop right in front of this hotel The hotel has 2 microwave ovens in a common area to heat up your food. Right below the hotel, there is a family mart, and some restaurants. There is a bus service to shinjuku if you do not want to walk. The lotion and face cream are at the lobby if you need them 2 bottles of mineral water will be given daily. If you join as hotel member, you get to extend your check out time.

Very good. I booked the female floor. It is safe for girls only. The hotel facilities are very new and clean. The bed is the most spacious in a hostel I've ever stayed in. The shower in the bathroom looks small, but in fact the water pressure and spray are very large. Each bed has its own cabinet to store suitcases or clothes, which is very convenient. The only disadvantage is that it will inevitably be a bit noisy due to the large number of people. People with poor sleep quality should be careful when booking a youth hostel. The hotel is in a very good location, not far from the Shintomicho subway exit and Kyobashi subway exit. There are Lawson, bento shops, and izakaya nearby, making it suitable for girls traveling alone with a low budget. There is a large dining room on the second floor with hot water and a microwave. Overall, this hotel can be rated nine out of ten. I am not very satisfied with some male front desk staff and are a little proud. The female front desk staff are all very nice and polite😊

1) I stayed for 6 days and 5 nights with breakfast, and there were only 3 fixed selection items everyday. However, I felt a bit bored on the third day. If it can be changed to buffet or semi-buffet is much better, there will be more choices. 2) The toothbrush provided by the hotel has a very hard brush head, and the enamel on the teeth will be brushed off even with the slightest force. The gums will also bleed. And the tooth paste is difficult to squeeze out. There is also a smell in the bathroom, which requires tape water for more than 10 minutes before it subsides. 3) The electric kettle only ha a small capacity and cannot be reheated continuously. If you want to have cup noodles as a late night snack, you cannot handle 1 large, or even 2 small portions at the same time. Overall it's good. Clean with convenient transportation. It takes 3-5 minutes to walk to the subway entrance, and 15-20 minutes to Tsukiji Market and Ginza.

## Hotel East 21 Tokyo: Great Room Size, Frustrating Heating Issue **Pros:** * Spacious and comfortable rooms * Convenient location with several convenience stores and restaurants nearby * Offers shuttle service to Tokyo Disney Resort (availability might need to be confirmed) **Cons:** * **Exorbitantly priced parking:** Be prepared for high parking costs if you plan to drive. * **Unresolved heating issue:** Encountered a malfunctioning heater during winter, and staff response was inadequate. While the temperature was adjusted, the core problem wasn't addressed, leaving the room uncomfortably cold. * **Distance from metro station:** A 10-minute walk to the nearest metro station might be inconvenient for some travelers relying on public transport. **Overall:** Hotel East 21 Tokyo offers comfortable accommodations with a drawback in its distance from the metro station. However, the significant issue lies in the malfunctioning heater during winter and the lack of proper resolution by the staff. This can be a major concern, especially for guests visiting during colder months. **Recommendation:** Consider this hotel if the spacious rooms and proximity to convenience stores are priorities. However, be aware of the expensive parking and the potential heating issues. It might be advisable to contact the hotel beforehand to inquire about the current functionality of the heating system, especially if visiting during winter.

The room was not totally cleaned up. During our 5 nights stay, there were 2 days that complimentary water was not given. The reception is at the 15th floor and we had to carry all our luggages up then bring it down to the lower floora where the guest rooms were. Overall, it was still a very pleasant stay

Excellent & Convenient location to the exhibition hall....clean room, good breakfast buffet, nice selection of food...friendly staff...easy access to other restaurants & convenient store too...