Eisei Stay

Check-in using the tablet in the lobby was straight forward. Elevator was roomy and didn't feed cram. The apartment was very clean and spacious for 3 people. Beds were comfortable and plenty of outlets to charge the devices. I really liked that the toilet and shower were separated and clean. Family Mart right downstairs was a definite plus. The only thing we dislike was the distance we had to walk to the train station. Other than that, everything was great.

My wife and I have stayed several times at Eisei Stay in Ikebukuro over the last few years. It's a very functional lodging, not fancy, but very utilitarian. As on most of our trips we booked the Deluxe Triple Room which features 3 single beds. The beds are not what I consider particularly comfortable, but nevertheless I wake up without the aches and pains that I often endure when I stay at other places around Japan. My wife and I each sleep on one of the beds and we use the third to stage our clothes and things that we've bought during our stay and need to figure out how to fit into our suitcases. The room is questionably a Triple in that the only table sports 2 chairs, rather than 3. There is a washing machine for clothes, and the shower room has the dryer (kansou) feature that takes the place of a dedicated clothes drying machine. The kitchen is functionally furnished, with a refrigerator that can hold a substantial amount of food and drinks. The biggest improvement over the last time we stayed had nothing directly to do with Eisei Stay, but rather there is now a Family Mart convenience store located just a few steps away from the entrance to the building. This is fantastic -- we used to have to wander through the love hotels for some time to find a conbini. Automated messages related to the booking were timely and included sufficient information. If you have not completed the pre-check-in process including loading images of your passport, doing so with the device in the lobby is a real pain. I took photos using the lobby device of my passport multiple times, and the image never saved successfully. My wife recalled a previous visit during which we called management and were told that the lobby device had to be pointed upward toward the ceiling lights in order for there to be enough light for the passport photo to be saved. This approach worked. In the room there are only 2 chairs, and a 3-legged stool off in a corner that you could reposition next to the only table. but I cannot imagine that being comfortable. There is nobody working on the property who can help you with any issues that you have while staying.

12/10. One of the best places we’ve stayed in our recent two trips to Japan. We wanted to extend our stay! Relatively new building. Very clean unit. Room size is comfortable for a family of three adults. Location: near the Ikebukuro Train Station (7-10mins walk); Family Mart (200 mt); local grocery store (300 mt). About 3 min walk to nearby izakayas and 10 min walk to a revolving sushi bar. Relatively quiet neighborhood, even if near Love Hotels. Good soundproofing; the room was VERY QUIET, we couldn’t hear the other guests nor noise from outside (if any). There were three separate beds, bed linens were clean, crisp and comfy. We slept like babies! We were provided with comfy pajamas and a pair of slippers each. The kitchen was well-equipped. Toilet, bath/bathtub, lavatory are in three separate spaces; washing machine in a separate space as well. The bathroom has a heater for room drying and clothes drying, very convenient as clothes are dry only a few hours after washing. The unit felt cozy, was lit well (lots of lighting options!) and had good ventilation: there’s a balcony for sunlight and fresh air, and separate exhaust fans/air vents in the toilets and bath. The aircon unit had cooling and heating options. Washing and drying clothes was a breeze. There were 10 extra plastic hangers and a steel rack with attached clothespins for smaller clothing items provided, on top of the usual wardrobe hangers. The balcony also had clothes racks for airing/drying/sunning of clothes and towels. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Although it was an unmanned facility, the offsite staff were quick to respond to our inquiries. Very pleasant and comfortable stay. Highly recommended! None. Although the hotel is near Love Hotels, we felt safe since we always travelled as a family of three.

A good deal for the space, cleanliness, and amenities. The place smells clean just by entering and check in/check out is quick and seamless. Ample supply of cleaning supplies, disposable amenities, slippers, sleepwear, towels, and plates. The staff always replies promptly and happy to help you book some restaurants that require a JP number as well. Worth noting that because this hotel is unmanned, if you arrive early in Tokyo like us you will need to store your luggage in coin lockers or Ecbo Cloak until your 3PM checkin. For some reason my rhinitis was on an overdrive in some days of my stay here. My nose is cleared when I get out of the room. That’s one thing to watch out especially if you’ve got rhinitis. Also the cleaning can be improved — I wish the 2-day cleaning is automatic rather than relying on whether the sign has been plastered. Would’ve made more sense if the sign is used to refuse cleaning, than to request it.

Would have been nice if we were alerted to the fact that they didn't provide luggage storage services before we booked the room! It might have changed our decision to book. Other than that, its proximity to Ikebukuro station and a large majority of the shopping areas was very convenient!

Clean, spacious, great bathroom/shower room & has a washer. Shower room also doubles as a dryer. Fast & efficient service, you can ping them or put magnets up on your door for room service, which will provide you will everything requested and clean 6 minute walk to ikebukuro Station The pillows were pretty hard, 2 pillows made it manageable, however if you're staying here, we would recommend getting a 2nd pillow. This area is near love hotels, however don't put too much thought into it.

The place is so nice and clean. I love that there is family mart next to the building. The location is really good, but it would be better if it's a little closer to the JR or subway station. none.

surrounded by love hotels. no iron

Good clean place, next to a conbini. For families looking into the area, it is close to some love hotels. That’s the only con.

It's definitely a red light district, but we never felt unsafe. The AC unit was a bit noisy.

Exceptional

My only gripe is that someone was smoking or burning incense or something. Either the previous guests or the neighbors or somebody. But it lingered around for our whole stay and we kept the doors open because of it. It was not really a big deal though, more of an annoyance. Overall we loved the place and we’d stay here again.

Excellent, spacious,, clean, close location to subways. One less good thing is too many love hotels around it. But secure and safe.

Very good

Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and the clothes washer and drying room was really handy. The property is located at the end of a street lined with love hotels if you approach from the south. If you have young family I recommend you take a parallel street and then approach the property from the north and west to avoid the love hotels.

Room is spacious. Have simply kitchen can cook for dinner. No chopsticks for us to have dinner. Location is not close to station and some love hotel on the way to the hotel.

Superb

Exceptional

The facilities and its near to family mart which is very convenient. the neighbourhood is calm.