Daiichi Inn Ikebukuro

1. Upon check-in, we discovered many long strands of hair on both beds underneath the bedsheets. It was disgusting. We also saw a long strand of hair dangling from the supposedly clean bath towels that rested upon the multi-towel rack above the toilet bowl inside the bathroom. We subsequently observed that the chambermaid did not vacuum many of the rooms whenever guests checked out. So this hotel definitely does not live up to the Japanese reputation for cleanliness. 2. On the second day's morning, we requested the chambermaid to give us a new bath mat. She looked Caucasian but couldn't understand spoken English or read Japanese when we used Google Translate. So she proceeded to clean our toilet bowl and change all the towels in our bathroom, even though we were going out. What horrified us was that she placed the new towels on the toilet bowl cover while she removed the used ones from the multi-towel rack. Toilet bowl cover! And the new towels were dangling over it and in contact with parts of the toilet seat and toilet bowl. She did the same thing again the next day when we only asked her for a new trash bag. 3. There's a mini park right across the hotel where many smokers would congregate and smoke every evening. The wind would blow their annoying thick cigarette smoke in our direction whenever we entered or exited the hotel. That's not the best hotel greeting nor welcome.

Surprisingly the hotel is quite good! Location is awesome! just 5 mins away from JR station. Close to everywhere!

You can go to Ikebukuro station very easy. So many shopping places and restaurants nearby. Hotel staffs are good in service. However, there is only one escalator from ground floor to the lobby on the 2nd floor, which go in one direction during specific time. The breakfast is good. Worth to try.

Wonderful hotel. Perfect location for exploring Tokyo. Highly recommend.

The location of hotel is superb, right next to Ikebukuro Station with many shops around. Facilities is a bit old but generally maintained at a good standard. We are looking for a room with 3 beds, which is not easy to find. Compared with another hotel with 3 beds in Takadanobaba, the size of this room is larger so that we can open 4 luggages at the same time. The down side of this hotel is that there is only 1 escalator (width just enough for 1 person) from entrance to lobby, no elevator. Need to walk the stairs if the escalator is not working in the direction as you are going.

Highly recommended. Hotel was near to Narita airport bus Ikebukuro West, shopping, eateries,JR and subway. Super convenient and cookie point, there’s a family mart attached and full stocks. Hotel is located at level 2 with only 1 escalator ( haha) but the hotel staff can swift it up or down if you are with luggages. Hotel is dated but clean and comfortable probably because constantly refurbish or maintenance. Thank you to the hotel receptions and housekeeping at Daiichi Inn Ikebukuro. We will come back soon