E HOTEL HIGASHI SHINJUKU, Tokyo

The hotel sits directly by the A1 exit of Higashi-Shinjuku Station, offering direct subway access to Ikebukuro and Shibuya on the Oedo and Fukutoshin Lines. Shinjuku Station is about a 15-minute walk, though changing to the metro is often recommended. The area is lively with restaurants, convenience stores, and a 24-hour McDonald's within 300 metres. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a 15-minute walk, and Waseda University is 2 km away. The neighbourhood can be noisy at night due to proximity to a hospital - emergency sirens are common, especially on lower floors. For airport access, take the Limousine bus or Narita Express to Shinjuku Station, then the Oedo line one stop to Higashi-Shinjuku.

Rooms are small - single/double rooms at 12 m2, economy twin also 12 m2, standard twin at 24 m2. Single and double beds measure 140 cm x 195 cm; economy twin beds are 80 cm x 190 cm; standard twin uses Simmons beds of 120 cm x 195 cm. Standard twin rooms can accommodate up to 4 people. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower, bidet, slippers, and toiletries. Air conditioning is individually controllable for temperature but cannot switch between heating and cooling modes - the mode is fixed seasonally. Soundproof walls are present, but windows are not fully sealed against street noise. Rooms on the 9th floor or above (non-smoking) offer city views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa. The room size means luggage may need to be stored under the bed or used from the bed. Pillows are compact and firm; extra pillows are not standard.

Tully's Coffee in the building serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and high tea. Breakfast voucher holders can choose from a limited selection of drinks and a small snack (e.g., toast or a pastry) up to ¥500. The voucher can also be used later in the day for a drink-only option. The hotel does not operate its own full breakfast buffet. The 24-hour convenience store on-site and several convenience stores within a short walk offer wider options. Many eateries, including a Japanese curry restaurant and McDonald's, are within a 300-metre radius.

The hotel offers massage services at an additional charge. No fitness centre, pool, sauna, or spa is available on-site. Guests looking for leisure facilities can explore the surrounding area which includes a park (Shinjuku Gyoen) within walking distance.

The hotel provides free WiFi in all rooms and common areas. A 24-hour front desk with English-speaking staff offers free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included; if you skip cleaning, you can collect fresh towels and water from reception. Laundry (washing and drying) is available at an additional charge. Luggage can be forwarded to another hotel or the airport via Yamato Transport (1-3-day delivery). A microwave is on the second floor. A vending machine with drinks is available. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with lifts, barrier-free room types, and toilets with grab rails. Visual aids include Braille signage. Non-smoking rooms are available, but smoke from designated floors may enter the corridor. Key card access and 24-hour security (CCTV, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms) are in place. Paid fax/photocopying services can be arranged.