Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo is the first stop for our Tokyo winter shopping trip. We plan to take the bus directly from Narita Airport, so there is no need to drag large luggage up and down the flat road. , and can catch up on some sleep in the car! (🔎Reservation prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro TokyoQuick introduction: Basic introduction to Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
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Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro is located next to Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park. The hotel is a white exterior building. It is 600 meters walking distance from the nearest Higashi Ikebukuro Station. Higashi-Ikebukuro 900-chome Station and Toden Arakawa Line are also nearby, as well as Toden Railway Station. The Ikebukuro Station, which gathers together JR Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Tobu Tojo Line, multiple subway lines, and airport buses, is very convenient for transportation, but the walking distance is XNUMX meters.
Before departure, I read everyone’s accommodation reviews on the booking website. Almost all praised this hotel for its services, hardware equipment and shopping convenience. It is not easy to look at from the time-honored hotel. After this stay, my family loved this hotel quite a bit. They come to Tokyo mainly for shopping. Basically, after buying a purchase, you can return to the hotel to put the loot, and then continue shopping. This feature has been greatly satisfied. If you are considering staying in readers, please rest assured to place an order!will not disappoint you!
▲ The entrance of the hotel is right here!
▲ Self-service Check-in / Check-out.
▲ Get ready to go to the room to rest!
▲ The remodeled floor is quite new.
What room type is recommended? The Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro is 38 floors tall, with a total of 1,146 rooms and 21 room types to choose from.
Panorama Floor (33~37F)
The top five floors of the hotel are all equipped with "Simmons" mattresses, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable sleep while enjoying the distant view.
- Twin Room (A) Twin Room: 29.3㎡
- Twin Room (B) Twin Room: 20.7㎡
- Semi Double Room: 16.6㎡
- Double Room: 20.7㎡
- Fourth Room: 60.8㎡
- Suite Room: 75㎡
Newly renovated sun floor (28th to 32nd floor)
The decoration is based on the concept of Japanese modernity, combined with fashion elements, to deduce an elegant living space that combines urban and traditional.
- Twin Room (A) Twin Room: 29.3㎡
- Twin Room (B) Twin Room: 20.7㎡
- Twin Room (S) Twin Room: 37.5㎡
- Semi Double Room: 16.6㎡
- Double Room: 20.7㎡
City Floor (10th to 24th Floor)
It is a room that seeks to improve functionality and create living space with Japanese flavor added.
- Twin Room (A) Twin Room: 29.3㎡
- Twin Room (B) Twin Room: 20.7㎡
- Twin Room (S) Twin Room: 37.5㎡
- Twin Room (C) Twin Room: 16.6㎡
- Semi Double Room: 16.6㎡
Newly renovated city floor (7th to 9th floor)
The furniture in the interior setting has not changed, only the carpet and wallpaper have been redecorated in the room.
- Twin Room (A) Twin Room: 29.3㎡
- Twin Room (B) Twin Room: 20.7㎡
- Semi Double Room: 16.6㎡
For the first time, I saw that there are as many as 30 types of rooms on the booking website. The main reason is that in addition to the large number of rooms, different floors have been renovated and updated to varying degrees. I decided to look back on the official website!There are clear explanations and introductions above, we have sorted them out a little, novice readers only need to choose the room size according to the floor they are staying in!
The room type we stayed in this time was a Fourth Room on the panoramic floor. It had a living room, two bathrooms and one bedroom. It was spacious enough to store three large pieces of luggage and a stroller. (🔎Reservation prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
▲ A view of the living room space.
▲ Basic electrical equipment is available.
▲ Free Wi-Fi internet is provided in the room.
Also featured: Family room for four people at Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
The quadruple room type is quite suitable for a parent-child family. We like its planned space flow. It takes care of living in the same room but can be used independently. For example, outside the bathroom space is a double sink, and the mirror frame is the current standard makeup mirror lamp. , And there is a table in the left area, which can blow hair, wipe skin care products, etc. If family members want to go to the bathroom, the door next to the closet opens to the toilet, and the living space does not interfere with each other.In addition, the open wardrobe can hang coats and bags that you wear when you go out, and there is also a shoe cabinet for shoes, which makes you feel at home.
In the past, most family rooms used to stay with two double beds. The first time I encountered the design of four single beds, it was in line with the differences in sleep habits, especially when turning over and reading before going to bed (= mobile phone), it would be affected. When the other person sleeps, our family is all light sleepers, and it is easy to wake up. If you are traveling with three or five girlfriends and friends, you should also think that four separate single beds are better than two double beds!
When entering the room, the service staff reminded me that there was a special "device" above the room. After my sister fumbled around...it turned out to be a projector! Immediately choose Youtube to play the video. It is Little Hamburg’s favorite Shark series song. He ran around happily and danced. He was curious about touching the projection on the wall. After returning to the hotel, the family can watch movies and programs on the projector in the room. , the fun atmosphere is rare and touching. Anya added that our family room is equipped with a projector. We learned that there is only one room in the hotel at present, so we need to make a request in advance when booking so that the hotel can coordinate the arrangements. (🔎Reservation prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com)
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▲ Hand towels are provided in the toilet.
▲ After refitting the bathroom at home, I must set it like this!
▲ A series of trial kits for skin care products.
▲ Perfect equipment, but I am used to bringing my own toothbrush and toothpaste. (To be environmentally friendly together)
▲ Bath supplies for four people.
▲ Overview of room space.
▲ There are USB sockets at the head of the bed.
▲ Happy smile, mom chooses this room type right! (Wiping tears)
▲ Get up in the morning and see Mount Fuji!
What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
The breakfast restaurant is located at the back of the lobby on the first floor. After telling the room number to the service staff, you can take a seat. Here, you can choose your favorite Japanese and Western breakfast and cold dishes. The overall dishes and tastes are all good. There is no big problem.In the past, Wendy and I did not pay much attention to the breakfast in the restaurant for running the scenic spots (sprinting for cherry blossoms/maple), and even thought it would be good to buy them at supermarkets or bakeries, but the small hamburger enters the staple food stage, usually after drinking milk You also need to eat a bit of bread or light food. This part requires the hotel to provide breakfast, and you can’t just eat it as you did before.
As for the public services in the hotel, in addition to coin-operated beverage vending machines on specific floors, there is also a Family Mart supermarket on the first floor, where you can purchase tea, snacks, daily necessities, etc. There are also coin-operated washing machines and dryers on the sixth floor. I don’t know if there will be any emergencies during the trip, so I bring travel laundry detergent with me for emergencies. Although it is very convenient to buy clothes in Japan, for example, you can go to Uniqulo Just purchase.
▲ All areas of the restaurant are assisted by service staff.
▲ List of restaurant environment and dishes.
▲ My sister took this plate, and I followed to take one. (laugh)
▲ The seaweed fragrant pine rice is pretty good, I have memories from my childhood.
▲ ㄜ...It was too big, and later he made small bites and let him eat by himself.
Special recommendation: Restaurants and other services at Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
If you are not in a hurry on your itinerary or want to visit the Ikebukuro area, the hotel itself also has three restaurants: Ancient Chinese Restaurant, Musashino Japanese Restaurant, and Bayern Buffet Restaurant. You do not need to book in advance based on your taste preferences or the number of people. Don't worry, especially when you are traveling with elders or children, you might as well choose a good restaurant to enjoy a meal. The service will satisfy them (the elders), and you can even go back to your room to rest before going out to play.
Finally, I purchased with the hotel. The Sun City has an aquarium, observation deck, Namja Town theme park (Namja Town), planetarium, etc., as well as two shopping malls, alpa and ALTA. My plan is to arrive at the hotel on the same day and go to JR Ikebukuro Station Shopping in nearby business districts, department stores are in winter discounts, not enough?The next day, go to the Sun City shopping center to continue buying. The stroller with a small hamburger acts as a porter. Don’t be afraid to buy more!
▲At a glance inside and outside the restaurant.
▲ A shopping mall purchased with the hotel.
How to get there by car? Transportation information and surrounding environment of Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
Regarding the transportation from Tokyo Narita Airport to the hotel in Taiwan, most of the transportation methods from Tokyo Narita Airport are Keisei Electric Railway Skyliner or Limousine Bus. The former terminal is Ueno Station, which is also the preferred location for novice readers; the latter provides direct access to popular areas in Tokyo. Take the hotel described in this article as an example. You can buy Limousine bus tickets in the airport terminal and choose the direction of Ikebukuro.
Afterwards, the service staff explained the waiting location. The train departs every 10 to 15 minutes. Tickets, luggage, etc. will be checked before getting on the bus. In addition, the bus provides free Wi-Fi for passengers to use. You can rest or surf the Internet for a while. Hotel door!We found this to be the most convenient way to get up and down without having to haul large luggage up and down.
Recently, the number of tourists going to Kawagoe (Little Edo) has continued to increase. If you need to buy a Kawagoe 1-day ticket for Seibu Railway, you can go to Seibu Ikebukuro Tourist Service Center, Keisei Electric Railway Narita Airport Station and other specific ticket sales places. However, the hotel itself is also One of the ticket windows, remember to make good use of it!
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▲ Ikebukuro Sunshine City Prince Hotel is a 600-meter walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station, and there are many railway stations nearby.
▲ It is the most convenient to take the shuttle bus from the airport, no need to carry luggage to get on and off the subway and transfer.
In-depth understanding: The brand story of Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
Prince Hotels & Resorts was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a subsidiary of Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. Prince, Grand Prince Hotel, Prince Hotel, Prince Smart INN and other brands and various ryokans, and also operate golf courses, ski resorts, restaurants, banquets and events.
The Prince Hotel brand is the main brand with the largest number of bases under the group, focusing on star-rated hotel accommodation services for business people, parent-child families and inbound tourists. It has more than 30 bases in Japan, covering major cities and resorts. 2020 The Shiomi Prince Hotel Tokyo Bay, which opened in XNUMX, is located on the shore of Tokyo Bay, with easy access to downtown Tokyo and Disneyland. It has become the latest Tokyo base of the Prince Hotel with an urban resort atmosphere.
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Video introduction: Unboxing video of Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro
Overall Review: Actual Accommodation Reviews of Sun City Prince Hotel, Ikebukuro
Sunshine Prince Hotel is located within the Sunshine City shopping mall in Ikebukuro. With a FamilyMart convenience store downstairs and a supermarket across the street, shopping and dining are extremely convenient. Its biggest advantage is its direct connection to large shopping malls, the Pokémon Center, Studio Ghibli, and other facilities, with a direct airport limousine bus service. The main disadvantages are its 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, making it inconvenient to carry luggage; some room types are relatively small; soundproofing is average; and check-in waiting times are long during peak hours. Overall, it's suitable for those who enjoy shopping, have a lot of luggage, and prioritize convenient airport access. It's also a good choice for families with children and anime enthusiasts.
- Service Features and Brand Characteristics: Affordable choice from Prince Group, with an eye-catching anime-themed floor! Suncity Prince Hotel completed a renovation of 1000 guest rooms in 2019. The most distinctive feature is the IKEPRI 25 themed floor on the 25th floor, designed specifically for Japanese anime fans. The hotel periodically launches collaborative room types and limited-edition projects with famous museums and popular anime characters, and the restaurants also offer anime-themed dishes. However, check-in can be time-consuming during peak weekend hours, and the self-service kiosks are not very intuitive. While the staff are generally friendly, the lobby seating area is small and often filled with tour groups.
- Room type selection and facilities: The high-floor view is amazing, but the rooms are small and the soundproofing is average! High-floor rooms offer panoramic views of Tokyo's cityscape at night, and on clear days, even distant views of Mount Fuji. They feature a private express elevator that skips the first 25 floors, making them especially convenient during peak holiday seasons. However, room sizes are generally small; a double room can barely accommodate two 29-inch suitcases. The bathrooms have a raised floor (approximately 15-18 centimeters), making it easy to trip when entering or exiting. Soundproofing is only average; occasional noises from neighboring rooms or the hallway can be heard at night. The air conditioning system only allows adjustment of fan speed, not temperature.
- Dining space and public facilities: The mall boasts abundant resources, but the choice of hotels and restaurants is limited! The hotel features four restaurants offering Japanese and Chinese cuisine, as well as a coffee shop. However, the restaurants are generally mediocre, with only the Sky Garden restaurant on the 59th floor receiving positive reviews. The buffet breakfast is overpriced and offers limited choices, resulting in poor overall value. The hotel's biggest advantage is its direct connection to Sunshine City shopping mall, which boasts numerous restaurants, food courts, convenience stores, and supermarkets. The basement level also houses a Disney store and a Sanrio store. There is a FamilyMart convenience store on the first floor and a laundry room and ice maker on the 6th floor, but no gym.
- Transportation and surrounding environment: Limousine bus goes directly there, but it's a bit far to walk to the subway station! The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, and even closer from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station. However, the journey can feel a bit long on rainy days or when dragging luggage. Its biggest advantage is the airport limousine bus stop right outside the hotel, with approximately one bus per hour running between Narita and Haneda Airports. Payment can be made in cash at the hotel counter or online by scanning the QR code on the bus stop sign; verification is done upon disembarking. Located within a shopping center and adjacent to the Ikebukuro shopping district, the hotel is surrounded by department stores such as Seibu, Tobu, and Ondo, with numerous shops and restaurants along the way, making it ideal for shopping enthusiasts.
Ratings of Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro by iTravel.com
- Overall satisfaction: ★★★★☆
- Hotel facilities: ★★★★★
- Service staff: ★★★★☆
- Dining quality: ★★★★☆
- Transportation Convenience: ★★★★☆ (Rated by the distance to the nearest subway station)
Accommodation Information:
- Time: 2019.01.09
- Room type: Four-bed room (Fourth Room)
