This budget hotel had been booked by our tour company so we weren't sure what to expect. We travelled around Japan for just over two weeks and stayed in Toyoko Inns in Matsumoto, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Yokohama (but they're everywhere) and found them convenient, clean, friendly places to stay. The first advantage of the location of this hotel is that... More

I live in Japan and I frequent this specific hotel in Ikebukuro when i travel on business. Toyoko is very reasonable for a hotel in Japan. They are also EVERYWHERE. They seem to be in most cities and there are dozens in Tokyo alone which makes it easy to make the hotel your travel hub. The hotel is not fancy... More

I am not a frequent contributor to trip advisor but I have decided to submitted my comments whilst still staying at this hotel. So it must be good. Most of the hotels I have checked in Tokyo are very expensive but not Toyoko Inn Ikebukuro. Although small in size ( 11 sqm for a single room that I am staying... More

Even though the room seem small by Thai standard but the room were extremely clean and tidy. Very close to JR Ikebukuro Station about 4 minutes walk from the station. The breakfast was ok buffet style and the receptionist were friendly and nice. Overall a good hotel and most importantly it is strategically located.

Very small rooms and because of the energy crisis (Fukashima 2011) the AC is not on when you first go in your room,and the AC remote is in Japanese with no translation available,so your in there in 35 deg heat trying to switch the AC on. Very small rooms and the bed is very hard and unyielding,but everything works after... More

We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights. The hotel is only 5 minutes walk from the north entrance of the Ikebukuro Station and there are a number of marts and restaurants along the way. However, the tourist attraction and shopping malls are located near east entrance of Ikebukuro Station. You will need at least 15 minutes walk from the... More

*Note: I actually stayed here back in April 2010 (but Tripadvisor Review limitation on belated reviews) This is not your fancy hotel type - Let's get that out of the way. It's a business hotel which offers the basics. For a bunch of guys who weren't keen on sharing a room, having our own bed/bathroom was the ultimate gift. As... More

My company booked this hotel for me. Although it wasn't in the heart of the city, it was very accessible for all of my needs (daunting as it may look from a map, the subway system works extremely well). Ikebukuro is a major hub so there is no problem getting to where one needs to go. The hotel itself was... More

Rooms are definitely small here, but they're well designed for business travel (free internet, desk, fridge). The location is good, about 5 min. from Ikebukuro station. It took 2 hours to get there from Narita (bus to Metropolitan Hotel, 710 yen cab ride from there). There are lots of convenience shops, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Free breakfast is good... More