HOTEL REFRAIN

Hotels
8.7 (195 reviews)
Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 2-16-5 , Tokyo , jp

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Soundproof rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and well-equipped rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
WiFi issues
Some staff communication problems
No breakfast option

Categories

Cleanliness
8.84
Room was clean and had everything that you needed.
Service
8.61
Friendly staff at reception, but some reviews noted issues with staff communication.
Location
9.15
Excellent location near major transport links and amenities.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were spacious though some mentioned they were slightly small.
Amenities
8.63
Good amenities overall, though WiFi needs improvement.
Value for Money
8.79
Great value for the price, especially given the location.
Food and Beverage
8.14
No breakfast option available.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall positive experiences, with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 15:30

Property Description

Central Location
- Explore Tokyo conveniently with key parks nearby.

Comfortable Rooms
- Relax in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities.

Convenient Facilities
- Enjoy a hot tub and 24-hour front desk service.

Experience comfort and convenience at HOTEL REFRAIN in Tokyo. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 195 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.84
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Teresa couple us
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Affordable option!
Pros:

When my boyfriend and I booked this hotel, we had no idea it was a love hotel. It didn't matter to us, but it made sense that there were no kids or families and honestly we didn't run into a single person the whole week we stayed there. It was extremely quiet, peaceful, and I liked how they played light music in the lobby, elevator, hallways, etc. The room itself was nice! I liked the chandeliers and seating area. The windows really keep out ALL of the light from outside which we enjoyed.
Room cleaning was by request only. I really liked having a microwave and fridge in the room. The bed was really comfortable and we enjoyed our stay! This was my first time visiting Japan and I do not speak Japanese and I don't expect others to speak English. The staff did not speak English, but they used a translator and I used my phone. It did make communicating extremely limited, but the front desk ladies were still very nice and welcoming! The location was nice.
Super close to the train station. It is a quiet street with other love hotels. There is a 7-11 around the corner which was extremely convenient. A don quijote is about 7 min walk away.
You can definitely walk a few minutes and get to some lively streets and have a fun night!

Cons:

Something we noticed was the beds not being cleaned to the full extent. On our first day, we noticed hair on the bed. It was more than a few strands and I couldn't help but wonder if they didn't clean other parts of the room. The bathroom sink did look a bit dirty as well, but what bothered us the most was hair on our bed. I did appreciate the cleaning staff taking our trash out, especially because we had a lot some days. However I wish the bed was cleaned better.

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Naoya couple jp
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IHA couple jp
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Judyta couple gb
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Ines couple fr
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Expérience globalement stressante et décevante du début à la fin, avec un confort insuffisant et une organisation peu ad
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Expérience très décevante, la pire de notre séjour au Japon.

Dès l’arrivée, la communication est très compliquée : la réception ne parle pas anglais et toutes les explications sont uniquement en japonais, sans effort d’adaptation, ce qui rend les échanges difficiles pour des voyageurs étrangers.

À chaque entrée et sortie de l’hôtel, nous étions interpellés à la réception sans comprendre les raisons. Ces sollicitations répétées étaient inutiles et ont rendu le séjour stressant et inconfortable.

L’organisation est très rigide, notamment avec un check-in tardif à 18h, peu pratique pour les voyageurs arrivant tôt.

La chambre était décevante : un trou visible dans le mur, un matelas très fin et dur, une chambre très sombre, et une lumière d’entrée défectueuse qui ne s’éteignait pas facilement. Le confort général est insuffisant. Le ménage laissait également à désirer, avec de la poussière visible. Il n’y avait par ailleurs pas de réfrigérateur dans la chambre.

Nous avions droit à une seule bouteille d’eau par jour pendant deux jours, ensuite celle-ci est payante.

Le matin du départ, dès 11h30, nous avons été appelés et sollicités à plusieurs reprises, y compris à la porte, pour quitter la chambre alors que le check-out est à 12h. Cela a rendu le moment particulièrement stressant.

Au moment du départ, nous avons été sollicités avant l’heure de check-out, puis une extension de temps nous a été annoncée à 3 000 yens. Nous avons finalement été facturés 5 000 yens, ce qui a rendu la situation très stricte et difficile à comprendre.

Dans l’ensemble, manque de clarté dans la communication, manque de flexibilité et niveau de confort très en dessous des standards rencontrés ailleurs au Japon.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Adela couple ro
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Mion couple jp
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Mohi couple fr
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Très bien
Pros:

Très bien
Propre
Super bien placé
Le bain à remous est un vrai plus

Cons:

RAS

2026-05-12 via Nuitee