This is definitely the best stay i have been to at this great price range. Considering its amazing organization, there is just no competition; it's the best! And that's thanks to a very professional as well as friendly super-host. Definitely recommended! :)
The self-check in went super smoothly thanks to the greatly detailed instruction the host sent prior check-in date. I was set in my room in no time!
The room looked brand new and was both very nice and comfy. To make good use of the space, the bed-structure is raised; the result is very ingenuous and convenient. Underneath the raised bed there are a sofa chair, a small tray table, and some hangers. The self-contained area felt very comfortable. The bed was very comfortable too. Also, the room had a fridge and a sink with lighted mirror. Finally, there were many little details to make the stay safer and more worthwhile. Slippers were available to use, and the room came with towels, tissues, soap, toothbrush, instructions, guides, and a sweet little welcoming pack!
The kitchen has many appliances to use and is super well organized. There is absolutely everything to prepare ones meal with no hassle at all. During my stay, it was always sparkling-clean.
The bathrooms and showers were always available and super clean. All soaps were provided for.
In fact, all the spaces were constantly kept sparkling-clean, and I mean, exceptionally clean, by an indefatigable, hard-working and very friendly staff. :)
Also available in the premises are three washers, three dryers, and a soap-dispenser. In the same space as these appliances are many guides for sightseeing and info about Tokyo as well as a very nice 3d scanner/printer set to make ones own face into a lovely figurine or mask!
Outside the main entrance are a couple of relaxing tables with chairs, and two electric bicycles available to rent.
One nice feature of Akira's stay is that, on clear days, from the roof lookout one can see the mighty and glorious Mount Fuji! :)
The metro station, Kanamecho (Fukutoshin and Yurakucho Lines), is nearby and the house is easily found following the check-in instructions. Ikebukuro is one stop away and easily reachable walking.
All in all I really enjoyed my stay at Akira's. The room was possibly the most comfortable and well set up i ever stayed; and surely it was so at its bargain price point. Also Akira and all the staff were very friendly to me and I greatly appreciated their kind predisposition as well as professionalism. That goes without saying that this is consistent with the treatment one luckily receives as a guest to Japanese hosts in general; and Akira and all the staff went above and beyond these expectations, no questions about it! So, I would definitely like to recommend Akira as a super-host, all the lovely staff, and the whole stay to other users wishing them the best of time in this typical, quiet, and safe Tokyo neighborhood, well looked after with all the possible amenities, at a low cost, for the best stay in town! :)