"Very clean establishment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The shower is clean with shampoo and shower gel provided. Modern Japanese toilets. Hard beds are on the smaller side.
Two streets from a metro station and one street from a convenience store. Walking distance from Shinjuku.
Definitely worth the price."
"Very clean establishment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The shower is clean with shampoo and shower gel provided. Modern Japanese toilets. Hard beds are on the smaller side.
Two streets from a metro station and one street from a convenience store. Walking distance from Shinjuku.
Definitely worth the price."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Room was small but clean and excellent amenities. Great facilities in hotel with coin washing machine and microwaves. Staff also very friendly and helpful
Room was small but clean and excellent amenities. Great facilities in hotel with coin washing machine and microwaves. Staff also very friendly and helpful
Samantha
Reviewed October 21, 2026Reviewed October 21, 2026
What to say about Imano,
Imano is hands down a standards setter for hostels.
The rooms are immaculately clean.
The staff are incredibly helpful and willing.
The bathrooms are immaculately clean.
The bar/cafe is fantastic.
The 24hour reception is a great idea.
I stayed here three times in the space of two weeks because it was that good.
What to say about Imano,
Imano is hands down a standards setter for hostels.
The rooms are immaculately clean.
The staff are incredibly helpful and willing.
The bathrooms are immaculately clean.
The bar/cafe is fantastic.
The 24hour reception is a great idea.
I stayed here three times in the space of two weeks because it was that good.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed February 26, 2016Reviewed February 26, 2016
While the facilities are dated, the cleanliness and service is top notch. Being so close to Shinjuku Station is so convenient and makes Sunroute Plaza the perfect base for a stay in Tokyo. I’ll definitely stay here again next time I visit Japan
While the facilities are dated, the cleanliness and service is top notch. Being so close to Shinjuku Station is so convenient and makes Sunroute Plaza the perfect base for a stay in Tokyo. I’ll definitely stay here again next time I visit Japan
This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Both times as a family of 5 staying in 1 room.
We didn’t spend much time in the room or hotel other than to sleep but it was spacious and well appointed.
The hotel is very close to 4 stations and only a short walk to Tokyo Dome and with plenty of eating places close by.
This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Both times as a family of 5 staying in 1 room.
We didn’t spend much time in the room or hotel other than to sleep but it was spacious and well appointed.
The hotel is very close to 4 stations and only a short walk to Tokyo Dome and with plenty of eating places close by.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hotel NIWA. As a solo traveller, this is a lovely, safe area. Although I felt safe overall in all locations.
After much research I chose Hotel NIWA as I love the serenity here. It’s so peaceful, away from the busyness & the crowds, however a great location, close to all with such great transportation & so many fabulous dining options close by. The food is fabulous here.
The service standards are excellent. I found all staff so friendly, courteous & so helpful....
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hotel NIWA. As a solo traveller, this is a lovely, safe area. Although I felt safe overall in all locations.
After much research I chose Hotel NIWA as I love the serenity here. It’s so peaceful, away from the busyness & the crowds, however a great location, close to all with such great transportation & so many fabulous dining options close by. The food is fabulous here.
The service standards are excellent. I found all staff so friendly, courteous & so helpful....
This was a very conveniently located, reasonably priced hotel in Tokyo that was clean, friendly and had everything you could need. The onsen/ofuro baths were lovely.
My only issue is, as with many hotels in Japan, they try to force you to check in at a kiosk. I like the personal touch of a check in desk, and had to go to one anyway because of my foreign passport. I want to live world where I still get checked in by real people and I should have been given the choice.
The hotel allowed for a...
This was a very conveniently located, reasonably priced hotel in Tokyo that was clean, friendly and had everything you could need. The onsen/ofuro baths were lovely.
My only issue is, as with many hotels in Japan, they try to force you to check in at a kiosk. I like the personal touch of a check in desk, and had to go to one anyway because of my foreign passport. I want to live world where I still get checked in by real people and I should have been given the choice.
The hotel allowed for a...
Really good hotel in a great location a short walk from the JR station at Ikebukuro. The area around the hotel and station has a number of department stores and hundreds of small shops, bars, restaurants and everything you would need during your stay.
The JR line is the main line that does a loop around most of the places in Tokyo you would want to visit plus there are a few other lines that have a stop at this station.
Overall a great hotel in a fantastic location and I enjoyed my second...
Really good hotel in a great location a short walk from the JR station at Ikebukuro. The area around the hotel and station has a number of department stores and hundreds of small shops, bars, restaurants and everything you would need during your stay.
The JR line is the main line that does a loop around most of the places in Tokyo you would want to visit plus there are a few other lines that have a stop at this station.
Overall a great hotel in a fantastic location and I enjoyed my second...
i love the convenience of this hotel, i don't have to stress of getting up too early to catch my flight. also, the onsen facilities are wonderful. maybe the masseuse could be better... maybe a professional masseuse perhaps? otherwise very good facilities.
i love the convenience of this hotel, i don't have to stress of getting up too early to catch my flight. also, the onsen facilities are wonderful. maybe the masseuse could be better... maybe a professional masseuse perhaps? otherwise very good facilities.
Mary-Peace
Reviewed February 4, 2025Reviewed February 4, 2025
We stayed for over a week here. It was clean, quiet, easily accessible via public transport and walking. The beds have blinds to give you privacy when you are sleeping. You do need to get up one or two flights of stairs depending on if you are in the female only or mixed dorms so be prepared for that. There are 25 beds in one dorm, but it's probably the quietest hostel I've stayed in as there are clear rules about when people can use hairdryers. the washing machine etc. There is also a 7eleven...
We stayed for over a week here. It was clean, quiet, easily accessible via public transport and walking. The beds have blinds to give you privacy when you are sleeping. You do need to get up one or two flights of stairs depending on if you are in the female only or mixed dorms so be prepared for that. There are 25 beds in one dorm, but it's probably the quietest hostel I've stayed in as there are clear rules about when people can use hairdryers. the washing machine etc. There is also a 7eleven...
Slightly out of the bright lights Tokyo, lovely and quiet with a train station close by. The hotel was amazing from the moment we stepped inside, and the breakfast’s were incredible. Can’t rate this place enough and was easily the best hotel we’ve stayed in ever.
Slightly out of the bright lights Tokyo, lovely and quiet with a train station close by. The hotel was amazing from the moment we stepped inside, and the breakfast’s were incredible. Can’t rate this place enough and was easily the best hotel we’ve stayed in ever.
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