Shinjuku East Hotel

We extended our stay at Shinjuku East Hotel twice as we got a really nice and big room (501). It is located an 8 mins walk from Shinjuku station in a quiet street full of hotels. Close to the (decent) red light district. The hotel has 6 floors and an elevator. Pros: - Location (if you want to spend your time in Shinjuku). - Free Wifi in the room (only) - not at the reception (you can go to the coin laundry opposite if you want to download your reservation) - Staff is very helpful for questions though sometimes the English could be pimped. - Brand new and "big" (4m2) bathroom with a bath tub and a shower. - Free toiletries and daily room service (if you need that). - TV / fridge / closet / two chairs / coffee table / hangers. - The A/C worked fine and quiet. - Toilet separate from the bathroom. Bathtub and shower separate from the sink. - Elevator. - Quiet. - Two window fronts which can be opened. - Reception was occupied all the time we were there. - Good price 34-38€ / double room / night. Weekends cost more. - Curtains make your room really dark. - Clean white sheets. - Laundromats 20 meters from the hotel. - 7/11 and Family Mart 100 meters from the hotel. - Bigger room than most for that price. Feels more like an apartment w/o kitchen. (25m2 my guess) - Very light room both with day light and during the night with the lamps installed. - Complimentary tea & coffee in the room.

In general there were not too many things we didn't like. The points below could be improved though: - Wall hooks are missing. - Wifi at the reception if you want to download your booking or find something on google maps. - The water in the bath tub takes a while to flow down the drain. - Window isolation is not the best. - The toilet is slightly too small and could use some renovation as it is a bit shaky. - The mirror in the bathroom with the sink is too low as you have to bend down quite a bit. - Water pressure in the shower could be a bit stronger. - Light switch above the bed pillows which you tend to switch off / on with your head. - Carpets on the floor (that's a matter of taste). - The no. of electricity plugs could be increased. - The bed is a bit soft and small for two. Guess: 140x200. We had a very nice stay at the hotel and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a private room as most hostels offer beds for 15-20€/night/person this place is definitely a catch. Especially as you will get enough space to store your luggage AND move around. It would get maximum rating for a few adjustments (as mentioned above). Safe travels everyone!

The bed

Love the amount of space/room.