Ikebukuro Royal Hotel

I’ve stayed here about 10 times. It’s a Hotel with Facilities that have a nostalgic Showa-era vibe, and I absolutely love the atmosphere!!! Even though it’s right in the heart of Ikebukuro, it has a large public bath—and even an open-air bath!!! The meals are generous, and best of all, the draft beer served in an ice-cold frosty mug was amazing.

I stayed here because it was convenient for a live show at Belluna Dome.The main building was under renovation, so I had a Room on the 7th floor of the new wing.Even though it’s called “new,” the design feels a bit dated.Still, the sheets felt clean and fresh.There were amenities and free drinks available 24 hours.The bath area had a steam sauna, which really helped me recover after getting tired from the show in the rain.I think I stayed in for about 20 minutes until I dozed off.After that, I relaxed while feeling the breeze at the outdoor bath.It’s a bit of a walk from Ikebukuro Station, but there are restaurants all along the way, so it was enjoyable to look around.The weather was bad and I didn’t feel like going out for breakfast,so even though my plan didn’t include breakfast, I used the dining hall.Ham-and-eggs set: 600 yen (with two eggs).My companion had the salmon set: 600 yen (with two pieces of salmon).Great portions and we were very satisfied.The staff were calm and spoke good Japanese.I’d like to stay again next time.A couple of disappointments:The TV in the Room was so small it made me laugh.The washbasin was also too small, and water splashed everywhere.