Near the subway and the lively Shinjuku and Kabukicho areas
Guest rooms and lobby were renovated in August 2015
Simple, modern rooms with kettles, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs
Tully's Coffee cafe located in same building
Small business center with two computers
Self-service laundry, drink vending machines
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms and bathrooms are small
No
breakfast service available
No
on-site parking
Street
noise can be a problem
Some rooms smell of cigarettes
The mid-range E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku, located in central Tokyo's vibrant Shinjuku district, has a modern vibe. A subway station is within a few minutes' walk, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The lobby and its 253 rooms were renovated in August 2015, but most of the rooms are small, and the bathrooms tiny. Twin Rooms are larger and could offer better value than Doubles. There's no breakfast service, but a branch of Tully's Coffee is located in the same building. Rates are competitive, but travelers might want to also check out the Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo, which has bigger rooms and an on-site restaurant.
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Scene
Sleek and modern interiors renovated in 2015
The 14-story E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku sits on the corner of a busy Tokyo street made up of similar high-rise buildings. Renovated in mid-2015, the hotel's reception area has a sleek and modern look highlighted by a lively geometric rug in primary colors, black and wood-paneled walls, and black furniture. The illuminated reception counter, black hanging lamps, and red-velour sofa seating along the length of one wall add to the contemporary ambience. Public spaces include the lobby and the adjacent coffee shop, where guests can mix and mingle. This mid-range hotel caters to budget-minded travelers, drawing many young tourists, along with business travelers.
Location
In lively Shinjuku, three minutes from the subway
E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku is located on a busy city street in a lively neighborhood of many restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and department stores. Transportation links are excellent: It's a three-minute walk to Higashi-Shinjuku subway station, making this a convenient place to stay.- Three-minute walk to Higashi-Shinjuku subway station
Rooms
Small but modern rooms with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs
The 253 rooms at E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku were renovated in 2015, and have a simple, modern style. A notable downside is their size: They're only 129 square feet, and small windows give the rooms the feel of a student dorm. Walls are covered in soft-gray and light-yellow wallpaper, while floors are carpeted in dark gray, and purple or blue curtains hang at the windows. The minimalist furniture is black or pale wood, and purple chairs add spots of color in some rooms. Folding mirrors are cleverly concealed in the desktops, revealing storage spaces that hold hairdryers. All rooms are air-conditioned, and they include electric kettles, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are tiny, fitted with small sinks and Japanese-size bathtubs (half the size of American bathtubs) with showerheads. Twin Rooms, at 258 square feet, tend to be larger, with small sitting areas with sofas. The hotel's location on a busy street means ambient street noise reaches some of the rooms, and guests have complained about the smell of lingering smoke in some of the nonsmoking rooms.
Features
On-site cafe, business center, and laundry
E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku is a mid-range hotel with few facilities. There's no breakfast service, although guests are directed to the adjacent Tully's Coffee cafe, which is managed by the hotel and serves coffee, drinks, and snacks. There's no fitness center either, but it does have a small business center with two Internet-connected computers for guests' use. And Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. A coin-operated laundry and vending machines selling drinks are also available to guests. Other services include luggage storage and dry cleaning services (for a extra). Bus tickets to Haneda and Narita Airports can be purchased at the front desk.
