ROYAL HOTEL SHINOKUBO, Tokyo

Situated between Shin-Okubo and Okubo stations, the property offers fast links to major areas: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is 2 km away, Meiji Jingu Shrine is 3 km, and Meiji Jingu Stadium is 4 km. The Sunshine 60 Observatory is 4 km away, and Yasukuni Shrine and NHK Studio Park are each 4 km. Haneda Airport is 17 km via train (transfer at Shinjuku). The surrounding Koreatown is lively and well-lit at night, with many restaurants, bars, and shops within a few minutes' walk. The 24-hour Don Quijote store is directly below the hotel, and convenience stores are steps away.

Room types include double (1 bed), twin (2 beds), triple (3 beds), and double with 3 beds. All have private bathrooms with a bath, shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, and a bidet. Soundproof walls help reduce noise. Triple rooms add a sofa and humidifier. The property is older and shows wear - outdated decor, worn carpets, and occasional maintenance issues are characteristic. Rooms lack windows that open, so fresh air is not possible; the air conditioning system is the only ventilation. Rooms are generally clean and tidy, though some have reported mould in bathrooms or musty odours. Wardrobes and luggage racks are provided, but space for multiple large suitcases may require planning. Laundry facilities are available at an additional charge (100 yen per load).

Breakfast availability depends on the room rate selected - some bookings may include breakfast. The hotel has a vending machine for drinks but no kitchen or dining area. For meals, Shin-Okubo's Koreatown offers a dense concentration of restaurants, including Korean Kitchen Macchan Sangou, Tenkazushi, and Senriko Enpeiryori, all within a 3-minute walk. Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Family Mart) are on the same street for quick snacks and drinks. Don Quijote on the ground floor has a wide selection of packaged foods and beverages.

Wellness facilities are absent on-site. Leisure activities rely entirely on the lively Koreatown area, which has karaoke bars (Karaoke-Kan Shin-Okubo is 3 minutes away) and numerous restaurants. The hotel is also within walking distance (about 15 minutes) or one train stop from Shinjuku's entertainment and shopping districts. The property itself has a designated smoking area.

Wi-Fi is free across all areas. Luggage storage is free on the day of check-in or check-out; from the following day it costs 500 yen per day. The 24-hour front desk is on the 2nd floor (stairs only from street level) and staff speak English, Japanese, and Korean. Daily housekeeping is free but available upon request. Laundry and dry cleaning are offered for a fee (100 yen per load). A trouser press is provided for free. Fax/photocopying is available for an additional charge. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms, key-card access, and a security alarm. The hotel does not have a safety deposit box. Payments are accepted via American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, UC, UnionPay, and MasterCard. The hotel does not accept parcels before check-in unless the guest is currently staying.