VIA INN SHINJUKU, Tokyo

The location places you within easy reach of Shinjuku's nightlife, shopping, and dining, while the immediate vicinity remains calm. Kabukicho and Golden Gai are a short walk away. Shinjuku Subnade Shopping Mall is 7 minutes on foot, and the Samurai Museum is 600 metres from the hotel. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km away; the airport bus stops at Shinjuku Station, a 10-15 minute walk. Several convenience stores and restaurants are within a few hundred metres.

Available room types include Double, Single, and Twin, each with a private bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers. Rooms also include a safe, electric kettle, sofa, and work desk. The hotel has been recently renovated, so rooms feel modern and well-maintained. Corner rooms offer more space and better views. Some rooms have a frosted window between the bathroom and the bedroom, which may not suit all travellers. Noise can carry from adjacent rooms and the train line, so consider requesting a higher floor room away from the tracks. The pillows are firm bean-filled types, and no softer alternatives are available. Daily housekeeping is provided, and the top floor has self-service laundry machines.

Continental and Japanese options are available, including bread, rice, fish, salad, and hot dishes. Coffee from an espresso machine is included. Some may find the selection limited or the food not always hot. The surrounding area has numerous restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores within a short walk, providing additional dining choices.

The focus is on convenience: there is a guest laundry on the top floor (500 JPY for a full wash and dry cycle) and an on-site luggage storage service. The quiet location on a side street contributes to a restful night's sleep.

The hotel provides a lift, safety deposit boxes, and key card access for security. On-site private parking costs 1500 JPY per day (reservation required). A range of complimentary amenities is available in the lobby, including coffee, tea, toiletries, and face masks. The self-check-in kiosks are efficient, with staff on hand to assist. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. The hotel also offers a designated smoking area. Payment is accepted via major credit cards.