Overview
About two minutes on foot from the East Exit (South) of Ikebukuro Station, DEL style Ikebukuro Higashiguchi keeps luggage days and late returns manageable. The shops, restaurants, and cinemas of east-side Ikebukuro begin just outside.
This is a compact city stay rather than a full-service hotel with extensive leisure facilities. Its 143 rooms, restaurant, coin laundry, self-check-in machines, and 24-hour convenience store cover the essentials for a short Tokyo visit. Solo travelers, couples, and business guests who expect to spend most of the day out will get the most from the setup.
Rooms
Five room types range from 15 to 20 square meters. Standard Doubles are the smallest at 15 square meters, Moderate Doubles measure 18 square meters, and Twin and Universal rooms measure 20 square meters. All rooms have individual climate control, a humidifying air purifier, free Wi-Fi, bedside USB ports, and a 40-inch television with screen-mirroring support.
Layout matters more than the modest difference in floor area. The Standard Double and Moderate Double with unit bath don't have a desk. The other Moderate Double replaces the bathtub with a shower room, separates the toilet, and adds a wide desk for working. Twin rooms also have a wide desk and two 110-centimeter beds.
There is only one Universal room. Guests who need that layout should contact the hotel rather than assume it will be available.
Facilities
The lobby and front desk are on the third floor. Self-check-in and payment machines streamline arrival, while a card key is required to reach the guest-room floors. An amenity bar near the front desk means toiletries, coffee, and tea are picked up as needed rather than placed in every room.
A 24-hour 7-Eleven on the first floor covers drinks, snacks, cash withdrawals, and late-arrival purchases. The ninth floor has a 24-hour coin laundry with automatic detergent dispensing, while microwaves and ice machines are on the fifth and twelfth floors.
There is no hotel parking lot, so arriving by rail is easier. Drivers need to use nearby public parking and check vehicle restrictions separately.
Dining
HEARTH SMOKED GRILL & GALETTE occupies the second floor. A Japanese and Western breakfast buffet for hotel guests runs from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with last entry at 9:30 AM. Freshly cooked pancakes with house-made salted caramel sauce are a highlight, alongside salads and hot dishes.
Lunch and dinner menus feature galettes, cheese fondue, fresh pasta, and meat dishes, with cafe service between meals. The restaurant therefore covers more than breakfast, although east-side Ikebukuro also has department-store food halls, casual restaurants, cafes, and late-evening dining a short walk away.
Location and transport
The East Exit (South), also marked as Exit 38, is about two minutes away. Exit 41 provides another two-minute approach, while the Central East Exit is roughly three minutes from the hotel. Exit 40 is closest at about 30 seconds, but its passage is unavailable overnight.
Ikebukuro Station brings together the JR Yamanote, Saikyo, and Shonan-Shinjuku lines; the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Yurakucho, and Fukutoshin lines; and the Seibu Ikebukuro and Tobu Tojo lines. Direct trains serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, and central Tokyo, while Seibu and Tobu services continue toward western Tokyo and Kawagoe.
The station is large. Choosing the correct east-side exit makes a noticeable difference when arriving with luggage.
Airport access
There is no hotel-door airport shuttle. Some Narita Express services run directly between Narita Airport and Ikebukuro Station, but departures are limited enough that it's important to check the current timetable. Other Narita routes require a transfer or an airport limousine bus to a stop elsewhere in Ikebukuro.
Reaching Haneda Airport usually involves a rail transfer elsewhere in Tokyo or an airport bus followed by a walk or short taxi ride. The short distance between the hotel and Ikebukuro Station helps at either end of the trip, but Shinagawa or Hamamatsucho may be simpler for travelers who want a one-seat Haneda rail connection.
Why stay here
The two-minute station walk, breakfast, laundry, self-service machines, and first-floor convenience store support busy sightseeing days and short business trips. The tradeoff is compact rooms and limited in-house leisure facilities.
Sunshine City, major cinemas, department stores, and anime shops are all on this side of the station. If you're planning several evenings nearby, you can return without crossing the station complex, while JR and subway services keep the rest of Tokyo within reach.
Good to know
Exit 40 is the shortest approach but can't be used from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During those hours, use the East Exit (South), Central East Exit, or Exit 41.
The hotel's street entrance is locked from midnight to 6:00 AM. Staying guests can enter with their room key, while late check-ins use the intercom.
2-minute walk