Tokyo · Higashi-Shinjuku | Whole-Floor Family Living
Hotel Pasela Living
Hotel Pasela Living
25 and 45 sqm whole-floor rooms, sorting out bunk beds, air mattresses, kitchen washer-dryers, projection and a sister-shop breakfast — for families or friends who want to stay together.
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Want to Eat and Chat Together? Sort Out Each Person’s Bed First
- Near Higashi-Shinjuku Station; confirm the detailed exit route and elevators separately.
- 25 and 45 sqm, one room per floor, with Queen, bunk and air-mattress beds.
- Kitchen, washer-dryer and projection in every room; breakfast is at the sister Shinjuku main shop.
Travelling to Tokyo with family, what I think about most is not how grand the lobby is, but whether we can sit down together for something to eat after returning to the room, and whether the children’s clothes can be washed. Hotel Pasela Living’s one-room-per-floor design puts the kitchen, dining table, sofa and bed area together, which fits exactly that kind of trip.
But a multi-person room is not the right choice just because the headcount fits. I would allocate the bunk and air-mattress beds first, then check whether the whole family accepts a shared open space; only when those fit do the in-room projection and karaoke become a bonus that makes the trip more fun.
Based at Higashi-Shinjuku Station, Easier Than Walking Back to JR Every Day
The address is Shinjuku 6-29-2, Shinjuku-ku. The official homepage describes it as about 2 minutes on foot from Higashi-Shinjuku Station, while the detailed English directions list about 4 minutes from Exit B2, so plan by your actual exit. I would use Higashi-Shinjuku’s Fukutoshin and Oedo lines as the main transport, transferring by itinerary.
“Near Higashi-Shinjuku” and “near JR Shinjuku” are different. With children, a stroller or several large suitcases, I would first confirm the elevator route from the platform to ground level; do not apply the general walking exit’s two minutes directly to a step-free route. If arriving by JR, the last leg can be compared with a taxi.
The hotel has only a small number of whole-floor rooms; just look for the corner HOTEL PASELA LIVING sign. Dragging luggage, go to the front desk to arrange storage first — do not treat arriving early and entering the room early as the same thing.
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One Room per Floor Suits Family Gatherings, but Beds Still Have to Be Counted One by One
What is most special here is not simply a “big room”, but that each floor has only one room, with the living room, dining table, bed area and kitchen in a single living space. The official options are 45 sqm and 25 sqm directions, which are very practical for family or friends who want to chat and eat together.
| Room-type direction | Official beds and size | How I would choose |
|---|---|---|
| 45 sqm room type | 1 Queen bed, 2 bunk-bed sets, plus an air mattress | For family or friends travelling in a group, allocate every sleeping place first |
| 25 sqm room type | 1 Queen bed, 1 bunk-bed set, plus an air mattress | Fewer people, accepting a compact activity area |
| Maximum occupancy for groups | The official site lists different numbers by plan; contact the hotel for 9 or more people | Do not treat daytime gathering capacity as a separate bed per person |
| Bunk beds / air mattresses | Feels different from an ordinary flat single bed | Elderly guests, young children and those who get up at night should take lower bunks first |
I would first ask whether everyone can sleep on a bunk or air-mattress bed, then look at the total price. When two families travel together, also think clearly about whether everyone accepts sharing one bathroom and the same open space; one room per floor feels sociable, but not everyone gets a separate bedroom.
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The 45 sqm room’s table and sofa are very valuable when travelling with children: someone can sleep first while others sit on the outer side, and food you bought does not have to be squeezed onto the bedside. Guests often like the family space, but the more people and the bigger the suitcases, the smaller the activity area becomes — I would keep part of the floor free rather than filling it with luggage.
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The bathtub, shower and wash area let a family divide up getting ready, and a bath and TV are features children may like. When children use the bathtub, bunk beds or terrace, an adult should still accompany them; one room per floor does not mean the rules of use can be ignored.
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Kitchen, Washer-Dryer and Projection Are Easier to Use on a Longer Stay Than a Short One
The official listing gives every room a kitchen, a washer-dryer and large projection equipment, and in-room karaoke can also add to the togetherness. I would keep at least one evening to come back early, eat something simple, do laundry, then watch a video together; if you play out late every day, this equipment easily ends up only photographed, never used.
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The kitchen suits simple cooking or warming children’s food; check the rules on ingredients, cookware and post-use cleaning at check-in. For laundry, also allow drying time — on the night before check-out, do not wait until the whole family is about to sleep to start.
Self-serve amenities are a convenience guests often mention, and for family needs such as diapers, a baby bed or other items, you can also ask in advance. Supply and borrowable quantities follow same-day arrangements, so it is best to get an answer first for the items you most cannot do without.
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The Free Breakfast Is at a Sister Shop — Count the Walk Out
Currently the official introduction says guests can go to “Hotel Balian Resort Shinjuku Main Shop” for a free buffet breakfast. This is not the BaliAn Higashi-Shinjuku shop mentioned earlier, nor is it dining downstairs at PASELA LIVING; at check-in I would get the map, times and how to use it clear, so that going out with children does not end in a last-minute wrong branch.
If you want to skip finding a restaurant first thing in the morning, the sister-shop breakfast is convenient; if it rains or the children still want to sleep, the in-room kitchen can prepare simple food. Whether to go out for it every day, I would decide by that day’s itinerary, and not turn a free breakfast into a task that must be completed.
Some original guests felt breakfast was a bonus, others felt it was ordinary and the room experience more memorable. I would first check whether the dishes suit the whole family’s diet, asking about allergies and children’s needs in advance; the current display focuses on stay facilities, and ice-cream or self-serve amenity photos are not treated as breakfast content.
Leave a Rainy-Day Gap in a Family Itinerary for Staying in the Room
Convenience stores and eateries around Higashi-Shinjuku suit picking up drinks, bread or fruit on the way back each day. For Shinjuku shopping, you can concentrate it into one day, come back to sort things in the room, then eat dinner together at the table, instead of tiredly hunting for a shop every night.
The official introduction also covers the nearby family activity space Shumi-no-Mori and the group’s entertainment facilities, some of which are charged separately. If you plan to go, confirm the current entitlements and opening hours first; I would treat it as a bad-weather backup, not schedule every item as a must-do.
In-room projection and karaoke can also make a restful evening. As long as volume, equipment operation and children’s sleep times are sorted out first, a Tokyo trip can have its own rhythm without going out early and back late every day.
For Consecutive Nights, Confirm Cleaning First; If You Arrive Early, Store Luggage First
General check-in is 15:00 and check-out 10:00, but the chosen plan may differ, especially with a later-entry option. If you arrive early in the afternoon, I would store luggage first and then go eat; for an early room entry, follow the hotel’s same-day arrangement and fee — do not assume an empty room can be entered free of charge.
Consecutive-night cleaning should also be asked about first. Some original guests were disappointed to find only towel changes and rubbish collection, while others felt housekeeping was quick — this may differ by plan and arrangement. At check-in I would confirm whether beds are made, bathrooms cleaned and amenities replenished, especially since children play on the floor every day — it is best to state needs early.
One or two people staying a single night may not use a multi-person room’s kitchen and large table; for three or four-plus people who want to do things together, the value here is clearer. If fellow travellers need completely separate routines, or someone does not accept bunk or air-mattress beds, compare splitting into two ordinary rooms as well.
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Pros and Trade-Offs, So Every Fellow Traveller Can Sleep Well
| Aspect | Pros | Trade-offs to accept |
|---|---|---|
| Space | One room per floor, with a living-room table suited to family gatherings | Mainly open space, not separate bedrooms for several people |
| Sleeping places | Queen, bunk and air-mattress beds can sleep several people | Sleeping feel differs per person; allocate elderly guests and young children first |
| Living | Kitchen and washer-dryer in every room, suited to consecutive nights | Cooking clean-up and laundry time must be planned |
| Entertainment | Large projection and karaoke, so rainy days can still be restful | Only valuable if you leave time to use them; follow the volume rules |
| Breakfast | Free buffet breakfast at a sister shop | Requires going out to the Shinjuku main shop — do not go to the wrong branch |
| Cleaning | Housekeeping and amenity needs can be asked about in advance | The plan may not include full daily cleaning; early room entry follows separate arrangements |
My Choice: When a Family Wants to Stay Together, Living Facilities Matter More Than a Grand Lobby
I would recommend Hotel Pasela Living to families or friends who want to eat together, watch videos and do laundry. For three or four-plus people, look at the 45 sqm room first, and compare the 25 sqm room for fewer people; how each bed is used should be decided before how many people it can sleep at most.
As long as you accept the shared open space, the cleaning approach and the out-of-house breakfast, this place handles the small things of travel with a very lived-in feel. Keeping one evening for the room, rather than packing every day full of itinerary, makes better use of the one-room-per-floor advantage.
Fact-check date: 2026-10-25