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Start One Home

2.5 star property
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Cafe
Room 201
Lobby sitting area
Living area
Microwave

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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1-22-1, Minami Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 1700055
  • Sunshine City Shopping Mall
    18 min walk
  • Sunshine Aquarium
    19 min walk
  • Chinzan-so Garden
    3 min drive
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    40 min drive

Room options

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Room 202

Room 202

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 2A

Room 2A

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 301

Room 301

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 201

Room 201

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 4A

Room 4A

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 402

Room 402

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 302

Room 302

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 303

Room 303

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Tokyo

With a stay at Start One Home, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Tokyo Dome and Waseda University. .This guesthouse is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine City Shopping Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tokyo Dome - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Waseda University - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ueno Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Nippon Budokan - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Shin-Otsuka Station - 7 min walk
  • Otsuka Station - 8 min walk
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KEIWA - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪酒菜 おお木 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪東池 おはこ 大勝軒 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ウーベルチュール - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪そば処太郎兵衛 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Start One Home

Tokyo guesthouse in Toshima with a restaurant
Start One Home offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Tokyo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
At Start One Home, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Start One Home has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • The city tax ranges from JPY 100-200 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 10,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Start One Home Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 31 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent room for good price
Stayed in 201, 9 minute walk to the subway and the jr station. The room was super clean.. its a little tight for 4 people, but all we did was sleep and rest. There are two showers on the second floor.. the hot water and size was amazing.. bummed it wasn't in the room... but it wasn't a deal breaker.. there is a toilet on each floor, a little small but.. all japanese rooms are tiny..it was quiet and easy to check in.. the only complaint I had was wish we had more towels for a 14 day stay!!!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many of the other people staying were very friendly and it’s location is central to three stations, also a 25 minute walk to Sakura Onsen which is a must visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are no staff around to check you in. However, you can easily WhatsApp the owner and he will let you know what to do. Replies very quickly so no issues with that. No curfew, which is good. If you wish to vacuum your room, there are vacuum cleaners located on each floor for your usage. About 10 mins walk to Otsuka station. Quite a few interesting eating and drinking places along the way, with a 7-11 and Family Mart. This is a very basic place so if you don't mind being on your own, this is alright. Room we got (301) was larger than most Japanese hostels and hotels so nothing to complain about that. There's a small restaurant downstairs we didn't try but looks quaint. Three vending machines that charge only 100yen per drink. Even has corn soup or red bean soup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
The place is really comfortable and nice. It's located in a quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Pablo, Metepec, Edo de México

Disliked: Staff & service
Aunque busqué cancelar la reserva pre-pagada con varios meses de anticipación debido al COVID, el establecimiento no me reembolsó la tarifa que pagué.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
億置偏遠 床單有味道 床褥很軟 軟得令人腰痛 夜晚有很大車聲 洗手間是共用 但不夠用 很多時間要等 雪櫃很污糟..有食物積 搬一大個行李 上兩條樓梯很辛苦 我住了一晚受不了改住了另一間
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

RYOTA

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

JUN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nous étions dans une chambre double ou seul les deux lits pouvaient s y trouvaient. pas de place pour les valises. un placard ferme donc indisponible. Pas de rideaux à toutes les fenêtres ( au japon le soleil se lève à 4H30.... je vous laisse imaginer nos fins de nuit....). les photos ne correspondent pas au lieu. les WC pas très propres et cassés. les douches très vétustes.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ที่พักสอาด ปลอดภัย มีการเช็คอินแบบผ่านจอ ไม่ต้องเจอ พนักงานเลย ไม่ยุ่งยาก มีของใช้ทุกอย่างพร้อมมาก ป้าเช็ดตัว สบู่ แชมพู ครีมนวด ยาสีฟัน เตารีด ไมโครเวบ เครื่องซักผ้าหยอดเหรียญ ที่ตากผ้าดาดฟ้า มีระเบียงฝากกระเป๋า มีห้องน้ำเพียงพอ สถานที่เงียบสงบ สวยงาม เดินทางได้สองด้านพอๆกัน ประมาณ 9นาที รถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน บนดิน สถานีมีของทานอร่อย มีสถานที่ท่องบริเวณนี้เยอะ มี seven lowsan ก่อนเข้าบ้าน ทีแรกก็กังวลจากรีวิวอื่น กลัวตัดสินใจพลาด เมื่อมาใช้บริการแล้ว ก็โอเคนะ สำหรับราคานี้ซึ่งถูกมาก พักอยู่ 6คืน ตก หมื่นกว่า ไม่บวกอะไรแล้ว ไม่มีบริการทำความสะอาดห้อง มีเครื่องดูดฝุ่นให้ อยู่เหมือนบ้านตัวเองเลย เจอเจ้าของครั้งเดียว แต่ถ้าอยากพบจริง เขาจะเปืดร้านอยู่ชั้นล่างแบบเงียบๆข้างล่าง
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jackie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room 4A is terrible small and is a fake doubel bed room! You must not use this room for service and you should clearly show the photo of each room on the booking website. I’ll never recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
全て英語表記で分からなかった。日本人向けではないと思いました。スタッフがいなかったため、受付に困りました
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

YU-YING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
接待人員非常親切，整潔度ok!!
接待人員很親切，整潔度ok!! 冬季入住201房，會有冷空氣從窗戶縫隙注入房內，整體而言，仍是不錯的選擇。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Chon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epämiellyttävää, harhaanjohtava huonekuvaus
Kun saavuimme, hotellilla ei ollut varaustamme lainkaan näkyvissä, ja huoneeseemme oli majoitettu aivan muut vieraat. Pääsimme lopulta tilapäisesti toiseen huoneeseen (jonka siivous oli selkeästi vielä kesken), josta parin päivän päästä muutimme siihen huoneeseen, jonka olimme alun perin varanneet. Alun perin varattu huone oli kuitenkin äärimmäisen pieni (harhaanjohtava kuva, todellisuudessa vain sängyn levyinen koppi). Vaikka huoneen piti olla kahdelle hengelle ja sängyn parisänky, todellisuudessa sänky oli selkeästi vain yhdelle hengen levyinen, eikä huoneessa ollut paljon muuta. Nukkuminen oli ahdasta ja epämukavaa. Hotellin henkilökunnan jäsenistä vain yksi puhui englantia, ja hän oli vain silloin tällöin paikalla. Huoneiden siivous ei ollut kovin tarkkaa, sillä esim. ilmastointilaitteen suodatin oli niin paksussa pölyssä, että sen käyttö ärsytti hengitysteitä. Henkilökunta ei tarkastanut tietojamme sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä, eikä tarjonnut lukittua tilaa matkatavaroille huoneenvaihdon ajaksi. Hotelli myös unohti ilmoittaa meille sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä, että ulko-ovi lukitaan klo 22 ja tämän jälkeen sisäänpääsyyn vaaditaan ovikoodi. Jäimme yhtenä iltana ulos lukkojen taakse, sillä meille ei ollut annettu ovikoodia. Onneksi saimme lopulta koodin puhelimitse, mutta ihmetystä herätti, ettei meiltä kysytty edes nimiä. Kaikin puolin turvaton ja ikävä kokemus, jonka myötä matkasta oli vaikea nauttia.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

bing

距离池袋只有一站，算是市中心的地方，非常安静的生活区。酒店内的环境一般，但是交通很方便
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
有史以來住過最爛的青旅
我是預訂三人房五天，訂房確認信上面告知我們是入住301號房，301號房房門上註明"定員2名"的字樣，已經入住兩天後傳訊息告知我們入住錯誤的房間，我們住的是401，並要求我們換房間，並在未經同意的情況下擅自進入301號房，將我們的行李搬到401號房，並且401號房的房門上著名的是"定員一名"的字樣，房間非常小，在單人房的房間硬塞了一張雙人床，導致沒有空間放行李，行李無法打開，在剛開始入住的第一天也沒有告知一樓門口的密碼，在我們晚上10點抵達飯店門口，才發現門口有密碼無法進入，才打電話與飯店聯繫請它們提供密碼，當時進入301號房的時候地板上有很多頭髮，垃圾桶有錢房客留下的垃圾，感覺非常的差，如果來東京千萬不要入住這家旅店，在我們從301換到401號房的時候就決定要換飯店，當天晚上11點多與飯店聯繫，並要求退款等相關事宜，但是處理態度很差，總之非常不推薦這家旅館。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Первая поездка в Японию
Впечатление самые лучшие, точно с удовольствием бы остался в этом отеле в следующую поездку в Японию. Был англоговорящий персонал в тот период когда мы проживали. Кухня замечательная, традиционная. Антураж номеров очень близок к традиционному японскому дому. Расположение отеля так вообще конфетка. Очень хороший район, в котором есть всё и очень тихо по ночам.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
選ばなければよかった
隣接する部屋の状況が丸聞こえのため、夜中中情事の様子を実況され寝不足でした。二度と利用することはありません。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Javier, Burgos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Al llegar, nos dijeron que nuestra habitación estaba ocupada, había gente dentro. Después de hablar una persona con ellos, y sentirnos incomodos, nos dieron otra habitación. En la recepción no hay nadie, se molesta la persona que está abajo en una especie de restaurante.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018