APA HOTEL & RESORT NISHISHINJUKU GOCHOME EKIMAE TOWER, Tokyo

The hotel sits in a quieter business district of Shinjuku, offering easy access to public transport while being away from the busiest nightlife areas. The subway station entrance is directly across the street, making it convenient for exploring Tokyo. Shinjuku Station is two stops (4 minutes) or a 15-20 minute walk, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with its free observation deck is about 15 minutes on foot. Several convenience stores (FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, Lawson) are within a minute's walk. Haneda Airport is about 70 minutes by train/bus, Narita around 90 minutes. No airport shuttle is provided; use public transport. The area has a selection of restaurants and shops, though nightlife options are limited compared to central Shinjuku.

All rooms feature an original mattress designed for weight distribution, a desk, flat-screen TV, fridge, electric kettle, and tea/coffee amenities. Bathrooms are compact with a shower, bath, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers; toilet and shower are in the same room. Rooms have carpeted flooring, air conditioning (centrally controlled - individual temperature adjustment is not possible), and a window that opens only a crack. Some rooms offer inner courtyard or city views. Twin rooms have two single beds and are suitable for two adults only. There are no connecting rooms, no extra beds, and no rooms accessible via stairs (lift access only). Housekeeping is provided every three days by default; daily service can be requested. Luggage can be stored on check-in and check-out days only.

The breakfast buffet includes a variety of Japanese items (tamagoyaki, sashimi, miso soup) and Western options (scrambled eggs, sausages, salads, bread, cheese). The restaurant is located on the ground floor and also operates as an Irish pub in the evenings, serving pub food like fish and chips and Guinness. Lunch and dinner are not included with room rates; the pub menu is available for walk-in guests. Several other restaurants are within walking distance, including sushi, soba, and izakaya.

The public bath is open daily from 15:00 to 02:00 and 06:00 to 10:00, and is free for all guests. It includes both indoor and outdoor hot water baths (open-air bath). Massage services are available in-room (prices start from ¥6,000). The outdoor swimming pool operates seasonally (typically June to October) from 10:00 to 22:00, costing ¥1000 per person per hour. Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the onsen or pool, though small cover-up stickers can be provided. Sun loungers and chairs are available around the pool area.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. A 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, private check-in/out, and assistance with luggage forwarding paperwork. Luggage storage is available on the day of check-in and check-out only (not for longer periods). Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are located on the second floor (detergent auto-dispensed). There is also a trouser press (free) and dry cleaning service (surcharge). Other amenities include a vending machine (drinks), microwave (2nd floor), and a hypermarket on site. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and smoke alarms. The hotel has an elevator and is equipped with facilities for disabled guests (grab rails in toilets). Parking is available on-site (¥3,000/day, no reservation). Pets are not allowed. Payment is accepted by major credit cards.