Centurion Hotel Ikebukuro Station

For our family vacation we did the usual researching for our stay prior to booking and after looking at various neighbourhoods within Tokyo and various accommodation types we decided on this hotel in Ikebukuro and we were not disappointed! Check in was quick and the front desk employees were very nice. The lobby was on the smaller side, and this where you would find the outdoor smoking area (nice little area with two benches, flowers and ashtrays), the laundry room which also has a microwave and a hot/cold water/coffee/tea dispenser and ice machine. A luggage scale and a small shelving of amnesties (pyjamas/ combs/ slippers) etc.. and a piano. Our room was smaller than what we are used to (two adults and one child) however had all that we needed. We had booked a superior queen room plus extra bed and breakfast. Our room had a fridge, TV, a coat hanger rack, tea kettle and cups. The bathroom has the Japanese style toilet, shower with hand held shower head which you can adjust (great pressure and always had hot water) large size shampoo, conditioner and body wash and a blow dryer. During our stay the weather would start cool but get very hot and the AC worked wonderfully - the window in the room also opens so you can get fresh air if you prefer. You also have these magnetic tiles located on the door for requesting your room to be cleaned (two options eco clean and a full clean) as well as a do not disturb sign which we thought was such a great idea. Another thing as well if it’s raining you can request umbrellas at the front desk. The hotel is also connected with a 711 On the street level and on the second floor there’s is a Denny’s (where the breakfast is located). Breakfast is served from 6 to 11am. If you book your stay with breakfast the front lobby will hand you cards at check in. Breakfast was really good no complaints - drink bar was also good. Location was awesome walking distance to Ikebukuro station. So made it very easy for us to just take a train and explore in and out of Tokyo with ease. Via the front of the hotel it’s less lively but if you walk from the other side it’s very lively with multiple stores and restaurants. Only negative was the dryer cycle on the washing machines - the appliance itself is a washer dryer combo that dispenses its own soap. The cost is 1000 yen. Overall clothes came out clean however after the 2 hour wash/dry cycle most of the clothes were still damp - adding another 200 yen for “more dry” option did the trick (extra 30 min) but was an additional cost. Also the lighting in the room wasn’t the greatest, with all lights on it was still a bit dimmed in the room.

This is a great little hotel near station. Nicely decorated for a 3 star, unique vibes, front desk excellent, warm, cosy and clean rooms. Has excellent laundry facilities. Above a 7-Eleven and Denny’s. Loads of food places nearby. loved it

The rooms are so small and cramped that we could not move without bumping into each other or our suitcases. None of the photos accurately captured this. We had 2a bunk bed, and a spare one, which we used as a storage area. Also, there was no seating, so to watch TV you had to sit on the bottom bunk (on the floor) and hope that you don't hit your head on the top bunk as you get up from this position. The only redeeming features are: 1. It is very close to a station 2. The staff are lovely and went to great lengths to show respect to us 3. The breakfast at Dennys was really good (although only a small number of option)