JR-East Hotel Mets Mejiro

Just steps from Mejiro Station and next to the wooded grounds of Gakushuin University, this Hotel is in a wonderful location that makes you forget the bustle of the city. The Starbucks on the front desk floor is a relaxing spot where both younger and older guests unwind.Breakfast vouchers can be used at Starbucks or at Doutor, about a 1-minute walk from the Hotel. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes around the Hotel, so finding somewhere to eat was never an issue.Coffee next to the front desk is free and unlimited. We bought treats from a nearby cake shop and bakery, picked up paper plates and wooden forks at the front desk, poured coffee, and enjoyed everything in our Room. The chocolate cake from Trad Mejiro across from the Hotel was especially delicious.Perhaps because we stayed on weekdays, we were assigned a twin Room. It was spacious and very clean. The beds are Simmons and very comfortable, and separate pajama sets are provided. Amenities are self-serve next to the front desk, but there was more than enough—having 7 or 8 types of bath salts was a pleasant surprise. The bathtub was large enough to soak comfortably and helped us relax.It was quiet and extremely comfortable, so we canceled our Accommodation in Ikebukuro and extended our stay here instead. A twin wasn’t available for all nights so we had to change Rooms, but they arranged everything around our schedule and made the move smooth. Thanks to that—and to staff who always greeted us with smiles—we had a truly pleasant stay.

Just one stop from Ikebukuro, and surprisingly quiet despite being right next to the station. I checked in around 11:00 p.m., and the front desk staff explained everything politely. The interior and Facility were also excellent. There was only one thing that bothered me. At check-in, I was recommended and purchased meal vouchers for breakfast at a nearby café, but when I went there, they had a better-value set available, and I didn’t receive the souvenir that was advertised as included—so it ended up being more expensive overall. Since there are plenty of cafés nearby (including chains) that offer morning sets, I regretted not just eating at one of those instead.