Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro

With 15 branches throughout Tokyo (as well as others across Japan), the Mimaru hotel chain has become a favorite of traveling families and small groups for their home-like suites and apartments. The Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro is a great example of the brand.

[Two-bedroom family suite]

Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro At A Glance

• Great for: families, small groups, gamers
• Strong points: wide range of apartment-like rooms and suites, away from crowded areas of Tokyo, friendly and efficient staff
• Sample rates: from US$300 to $800 per night for standard rooms

The Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro is an excellent base for families and groups of friends exploring Tokyo. With a variety of suites, apartments and even a gaming room, it offers all the advantages of a vacation rental joined with the convenience and services of a hotel.

The hub of Ikebukuro, on the northwest of the crucial Yamanote (Loop) Line, is a great base for exploring the west side of Tokyo (think Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku etc), but there’s also a subway line (the Marunouchi Line) that will get you to the Tokyo Station very quickly. While Ikebukuro is not the most fashionable district in Tokyo, one of its advantages is plenty of shopping and dining without the crowds that plague hubs further south on the Loop Line. Ikebukuro is very popular with fans of anime and video games, with a branch of the anime store Animate and plenty of subculture stores and cafes.

[Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro exterior]

The Mimaru Ikebukuro offers a wide variety of rooms and suites than can handle almost any group. We love the family suites here, which boast separate bedrooms, spacious living areas and all the amenities you need to feel at home on the road. These include kitchens with microwaves, electric stovetops, and full-size refrigerators, giving you the option to take a break from restaurant meals. Washers and dryers are also a welcome feature for those on longer trips. Finally, tech-savvy travelers will appreciate the abundance of USB ports and electric sockets, allowing connectivity and charging for even larger groups.

[Two-bedroom family suite living area]

Speaking of tech, there are gaming concept guest rooms that hold five gaming computers, and even the “regular” rooms have a gaming PC that allows you to communicate and share your travel experience with other guests of the hotel through a Discord app.

There’s also a laundry and play area with vending machines where you can relax, have a drink and do some laundry, or just escape from the rest of your group for a while.

[Gaming room]

Beyond the hardware, one of the most appealing aspects of the Mimaru Ikebukuro is the dedicated multilingual staff who can help with almost any query. Daily housekeeping service will be appreciated for those on longer stays in the city.

[One-bedroom apartment with four single beds]

The rates at the Mimaru Ikebukuro are more reasonable than those at comparable hotels in other parts of the city, allowing you to spend more of your travel budget on sampling Tokyo’s incredible food and shopping options.

[Two-bedroom suite kitchen and dining area]

All in all, the Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro is a compelling option for families and small groups who want a convenient and friendly base within striking distance of Tokyo’s main sightseeing districts.

Name in English:

MIMARU Tokyo Ikebukuro

Name in Japanese:
MIMARU東京 池袋

English address:
2-61-1 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0014

Japanese address:
〒171-0014　東京都豊島区池袋2-61-1

Price: moderate to expensive

Internet: free wifi

Non-smoking rooms: Yes

Nearest Transport:
5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote (Loop) Line and the Marunouchi Subway Line.

Telephone: 81-(0)3-5927-8877

Website: official website

Check availability and pricing for Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

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