Shinkoiwa hotel guide. Ishin hotel in Shinkoiwa, Tokyo

"The hotel was simple, immaculately clean and comfortable. The staff were efficient and ver helpful. Best of all is the location, just steps from Ginza’s spectacular main shopping area."

"Big pluses - washer and dryer at only 300Y, vending machine with beer and canned cocktails, friendly, helpful staff, great coffee machine with latte, any time of day, good breakfast relative to many other 3* hotels (just stayed in six others). Walkable to 3 Metro stations. This hotel is considered 3* but it is close to a 4. (Some towels are ready to be replaced). I stayed an extra night after a tour, and upgraded from a very small single to a reasonable size 'deluxe single', (though it had 2...

"Extremely practical. Met all my needs. The location is outstanding, minutes from one of the main railway stations, Ikebukuro. I could even run every morning from this location, just by crossing the nearby bridge. I thoroughly recommend breakfast, especially the smoothy. There are plenty of eateries nearby. There’s a super local place opposite. "

"Great little property. Very clean. Small, as expected. Was staying as family of 4, so room a bit small, but still enjoyed. Probably wouldn't stay for a long time. Service was great. Good location. Only thing i didn't like was the room was very stuffy. Couldn't change the temperature to make it cooler"

"We stayed here for 10 nights. The beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. The room was soundproofed and quiet. A 1 minute walk from the underground, and so many shops and resteraunts within walking distance. Also a 7-11 3 minutes down the road. Only con was they don't have the ac on during most months and I found the room was very hot. They provided us with a small fan which helped. We will definetly stay here again on our next trip. Free coffee in the lobby which was delicious. And free...

"Great location and the staff are very friendly! Facilities are minimal with only a buffet breakfast available but there are loads of places to eat and drink close by. "

"Mattresses are a bit too hard for comfort"

"It’s great, easy to communicate "