This was perfect for us, a couple on a budget who wanted to stay in a hip area as a home-base for several days. The apartment is small and basic, but it was very clean and had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. And we were NOT in the room that much. ^_^ It was a short walk to Ikebukuro station and it's RIGHT in the middle of "Otome Road" -- a collection of manga shops with a heavy focus on yaoi romance. Great bars and restaurants, easy to get to Shinjuku. LOVED IT!