CHANGTEE HOTEL IKEBUKURO, Tokyo

Changtee Hotel Ikebukuro is situated an 8-minute walk from the west exit of JR Ikebukuro Station and a 6-minute walk from the C1 exit of the subway. The location is in a quiet, low-traffic alley, yet it is within a 1-minute walk of a 7-Eleven convenience store and a 5-minute walk of several restaurants and bars that stay open late. From Ikebukuro Station, less than 15 minutes by train reaches Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Shibuya. Narita Airport is accessible by train with at least one transfer. The hotel is also close to several restaurants including Sambariki, Umibatake, and Penguin Bar Ikebukuro, all within 0.5 km.

The hotel provides a mix of room types: Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futons (quadruple rooms with 4 futons), family rooms with 2 beds, and twin rooms also with 2 beds. All rooms have air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV, slippers, free toiletries, and a private bathroom with a shower, bath, hairdryer, and a toilet equipped with a bidet. Some rooms feature a washing machine and a dining area. Note that there is no refrigerator in each room; shared refrigerators and microwaves are available in hallways on the first and second floors. The building lacks a refrigerator in guest rooms, so a shared facility is available. The property is older, and some rooms, particularly those on the ground floor, can be small. The AC system may require some adjustment to operate as desired. Road-facing rooms may be noisier due to limited soundproofing. Family and twin rooms tend to be more spacious and can accommodate open luggage, while some very compact rooms are best for guests requiring minimal floor space.

The hotel does not have a restaurant or offer breakfast. Free coffee and tea are available in the lobby for guests. A 7-Eleven convenience store is within a 1-minute walk, providing a range of snacks, drinks, and light meals. Numerous restaurants are within a short walk, including Sambariki, Umibatake, and Penguin Bar Ikebukuro (all 0.5 km away), offering dinner options that close late. The nearby convenience store and restaurants are a practical alternative for morning and evening meals.

The hotel provides a coin-operated self-service laundry in the basement (200 yen wash, 100 yen per 30 minutes dry) but does not have a pool, spa, gym, sauna, or any other leisure or wellness facilities. Guests needing such amenities will find them elsewhere in the Ikebukuro area.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a lift serving all floors, and a self-service coin laundry in the basement. A PC is available free of charge in the lobby, and luggage storage is free for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is staffed from 16:00 to 23:00; outside those hours, guests can use a contact app for assistance, though response may be delayed. The laundry facility is practical for longer stays. The hotel provides 24-hour security with CCTV, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Cleaning service is daily, providing fresh towels, and room cleaning can be requested. A 24-hour front desk is not available; after-hours assistance is through the app. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, JCB, and MasterCard. No extra beds are available for children over 4 years old, but cots may be possible for children under 4 (subject to charges, see hotel policies).