Hotel Star Plaza Ikebukuro (Tokyo, Japan)

Tucked own a bustling side street in ever-lively Ikebukuro, this casual hotel in an unassuming building is a seven-minute walk from the nearest train/metro station. Along with complimentary Wi-Fi access, the Hotel Star Plaza Ikebukuro provides free self-service coffee around-the-clock. Simple, air-conditioned accommodations with plain decor feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and tea/coffee-making equipment. Complimentary toiletries are also included. For a fee, the 24-hour reception can arrange massages and/or rent out PCs. Luggage storage services are also offered. A complimentary breakfast of toast and salad is served in a small yet functional dining area each morning. Vending machines proffer a selection of drinks. The Hotel Star Plaza Ikebukuro is a six-minute walk from Rikkyo University and around three-and-a-half miles from the pretty grounds of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Shibuya’s iconic ‘Scramble Crossing’ is a direct 25-minute train ride away on the Fukutoshin Line.