Keio Presso Inn Ikebukuro

Overview

Close to Sunshine City and the shops east of Ikebukuro Station, Keio Presso Inn Ikebukuro is geared toward visitors who expect to spend most of the day exploring Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station's Exit 43 is about four minutes away on foot. Higashi-ikebukuro Station's Exit 1 is three minutes away, providing another subway option when it better matches the day's route.

Rooms are compact, and much of the stay is self-service. The location and straightforward bag storage are the main draws for solo travelers and short visits, rather than extensive leisure facilities.

Rooms

Single and Semi-Double rooms share a 12-square-meter layout with one 122-centimeter-wide bed. The Semi-Double accommodates two guests, but couples may find the space tight, particularly with large suitcases.

Space matters. The 24-square-meter Universal Twin has two beds and twice the floor area, so it's the first option to compare when two travelers want more room.

Facilities

Automated machines handle check-in, while checkout involves returning the room key. Staff are available when you need help.

Self-service luggage lockers are available before check-in and after checkout. If they're full, the front desk can hold your bags instead. A paid coin laundry supports longer stays.

Dining

A paid Japanese and Western breakfast buffet runs from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, with last entry at 9:15 AM. The guest-room TV shows how busy the breakfast area is, a helpful detail when you have a train to catch.

For other meals, restaurants are spread throughout the east-side shopping streets and Sunshine City.

Location and transport

Ikebukuro Station brings together JR, subway, Seibu, and Tobu services for travel across Tokyo and into the surrounding suburbs. JR trains run directly to Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ueno, while three subway lines provide further routes through central Tokyo.

Choosing the right exit makes a real difference. Exit 43 is closest to the hotel but has stairs only, and using the wrong exit can lead to a substantial detour. If you're carrying heavy luggage, use Exit 34 or 35, where elevators or escalators are available.

Airport access

From Narita Airport, the current regular Narita Express route serves Shinjuku rather than Ikebukuro, so you'll need to change there for a JR train. Common rail routes from Haneda Airport also require a transfer.

Airport buses stop elsewhere in Ikebukuro rather than at the hotel. Check the current stop and timetable before choosing between bus and rail.

Why stay here

Self-service lockers and the east-side location simplify a short visit: leave your bag, spend the day out, and return without crossing the station complex. The Single handles a solo stay well, while two guests with large bags should compare the Semi-Double carefully with the roomier Universal Twin.

Sunshine City combines shops and restaurants with an aquarium, observation deck, and indoor attractions. Many of Ikebukuro's major anime stores and cinemas are also concentrated on this side of the station.

Good to know

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM, and checkout is by 10:00 AM. There is no guest parking. For stays of two nights or more, full room cleaning is provided every third day, with towels replaced on the other days.