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Tokyu Stay Shinjuku

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A station-side base with in-room laundry: which room works for two?

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Recognizing the TOKYU STAY sign makes the hotel entrance easier to find on arrival.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

Does it suit your Tokyo itinerary?

About one minute on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome Station exit C3, or eight minutes from JR Shinjuku Station’s east exit.
An in-room washer-dryer and microwave make it easier to pack fewer clothes and stay several nights.
For two people each carrying a large suitcase, I would first compare rooms of at least 22 m².

One thing matters particularly to me in Tokyo: after a day of walking and shopping, how easy is it to get back to the hotel?

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku suits travelers combining shopping, meals and journeys around the city. Its proximity to Shinjuku-sanchome Station, together with a washer-dryer and microwave in the room, is especially useful for several-night stays and lighter packing.

For two travelers, I would look beyond bed size and think about where the luggage will go. The entry-level Superior Queen is 15 m²; with two large suitcases, upgrading the floor space matters more than extra decoration. The hotel was renovated on September 29, 2026, so check that the photographs and room category match the updated accommodation.

What I would check before booking

Your travel style	How I would choose
Shopping by day and resting in the room at night	The location and equipment fit well; focus on room size.
Several nights in Tokyo with fewer clothes	The in-room washer-dryer is a practical advantage.
Two people with one large suitcase each	Compare rooms of 22 m² or larger first.
A family or a group of three or four	Look at family rooms and larger twins, checking the actual sleeping arrangement.
Quiet nights are a priority	Request a room away from the street before arrival; allocation is not guaranteed.
An early departure for the airport	Plan the transfer and breakfast timing rather than relying only on subway proximity.

Advantages

Close to Shinjuku-sanchome Station for subway-based Tokyo sightseeing.
Wash and dry clothes, and reheat food, without leaving the room.
A clear range of room sizes lets you choose around your group and luggage.
Plenty of food and shopping nearby, without needing a packed schedule every day.

Trade-offs

Basic rooms have limited space; two people may need to open their suitcases in turns.
The neighborhood is lively, so room orientation matters for light sleepers.
Long-stay housekeeping follows a specific system rather than full daily cleaning.

Getting here: distinguish Shinjuku from Shinjuku-sanchome

The address is 3-7-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The hotel’s published walking directions are:

Shinjuku-sanchome Station, exit C3: about one minute on foot.
JR Shinjuku Station, east exit: about eight minutes on foot.

I would plan around it as a hotel beside Shinjuku-sanchome Station. That is convenient for daily subway journeys, but JR trains, airport trains and long-distance buses require extra time to cross Shinjuku Station and find the correct exit. Not every arrival is a one-minute walk from the train to the hotel.

With a large suitcase, do not automatically choose the nearest exit

C3 is a useful reference when traveling light. With a large suitcase or stroller, I would identify the elevator route first. Exit C6 at Shinjuku-sanchome has an elevator, but it is a different exit from C3 and does not share the same one-minute walking estimate.

The route inside the station also depends on the line you use. Checking the station plan and the elevator connections from platform to street before arriving saves backtracking at a staircase. The exact walking distance from C6 to the hotel has not been established here; the C3 timing should not be used in its place.

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Street near Tokyu Stay Shinjuku — A guest’s view of the surrounding streets gives a sense of the neighborhood’s scale; it does not document the entire step-free route.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

Choosing a room: for two people, I would compare floor area first

The renovated hotel’s official room categories have several different layouts. They should not all be treated as the same size.

Official room category	Area	Listed occupancy	How I would choose
Superior Queen	15 m²	2	Solo travelers or short stays for two traveling light.
Deluxe King	22 m²	2	A large bed with more space to move around.
Deluxe Twin	30 m²	Up to 3	Separate beds, more luggage or a kitchenette.
3chome Collective TWIN	39 m²	Up to 4	A group that values shared living space.
Signature Family	47 m²	Up to 4	Families or travelers spending more time in the room.

Check the selected booking for the actual beds and any extra-bed arrangement in larger rooms. “Sleeps four” does not necessarily mean four separate beds.

15 m²: straightforward for one, but two need a luggage plan

The Superior Queen has a 160 cm-wide bed, a washer-dryer and a microwave. It is a practical setup when most of your day is spent outside and you return mainly to shower and sleep.

Guest opinions on the space differ: some find the layout efficient, while others report difficulty opening large suitcases when sharing the room. I see that as a difference in how the room is used. One person with a small bag and two people carrying lots of shopping will have quite different experiences.

Guest photograph of a Superior Queen room and the space beside the bed — A guest photograph of the Superior Queen. Compare the bedside walkway and luggage space, not only the bed itself.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

A kitchenette becomes more useful for families and longer stays

The Deluxe Twin, family room and 3chome Collective TWIN have kitchenettes. I would prioritize these categories when buying fruit, preparing simple food or wanting somewhere to sit and eat after returning.

I would consider how many days the space and equipment will actually be used. For one night, the upgrade may make less difference; over several nights, having room to organize luggage and eat comfortably becomes more valuable.

Guest-room seating area shown in the Tokyu Stay Shinjuku hotel gallery — A guest-room seating area from the hotel gallery; the layout depends on the room category booked.
Photo: Trip.com hotel gallery

Microwave and living space in a guest room — The gallery shows a microwave and living space; the exact arrangement varies by room type.
Photo: Trip.com hotel gallery

In-room laundry is the most useful advantage for me

What appeals to me here is equipment that may not look glamorous but gets used repeatedly while traveling.

The washer-dryer keeps dirty clothes from accumulating, and the microwave reheats food brought back to the room. Several guests highlight both conveniences, particularly for a longer Tokyo stay or a trip continuing to other cities.

Allow enough time for the complete wash-and-dry cycle. Before an early departure, I would start well before bedtime rather than end up waiting for damp clothes to dry.

Washer-dryer and microwave inside a guest room — The washer-dryer and microwave are inside the room, so there is no need to wait in a shared laundry room.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

Guest photograph of the in-room laundry machine and storage space — Another guest’s photograph of the in-room laundry equipment.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

The hotel also lists ReFa hair dryers and showerheads in every room. For someone who washes and styles their hair daily, that is a small detail worth including in the comparison.

Hair dryer photographed by a hotel guest — A close-up of the hair dryer photographed by a guest.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

Public seating area at Tokyu Stay Shinjuku — Public spaces and seating shown in the hotel gallery.
Photo: Trip.com hotel gallery

Would I add breakfast? It depends on the morning I want

The official breakfast is a Western-style buffet featuring freshly made croque-monsieur sandwiches, bread and side dishes, on the second floor of the annex. The listed hours are 7:00–11:00, with last orders at 10:30, and the reference price is ¥2,530 per person including tax. These details were checked on October 25, 2026.

Official photograph of breakfast dishes at Tokyu Stay Shinjuku — Breakfast dishes currently illustrated by the hotel.
Photo: Tokyu Stay Shinjuku official website

Another official view of the hotel's breakfast selection — The official photographs help show the breakfast format before deciding whether it suits your eating habits.
Photo: Tokyu Stay Shinjuku official website

On a morning without an early train, I would consider trying the hotel breakfast. It removes the need to find somewhere to eat and lets the day begin more slowly.

For only coffee and a small pastry, or when exploring Shinjuku’s breakfast spots is part of the plan, I would book without breakfast and keep the budget for eating out. A longer stay does not need breakfast included every day; comparing the difference between plans is more useful.

I would not apply older guests’ breakfast experiences directly to the post-renovation dining setup. The format, opening hours and your travel habits are better grounds for choosing than assuming that everyone will enjoy the same meal.

Additional official breakfast presentation at Tokyu Stay Shinjuku — Another official photograph of the breakfast offering.
Photo: Tokyu Stay Shinjuku official website

The neighborhood: a shopping day without a train for every stop

Guests repeatedly mention the convenience of nearby restaurants, convenience stores and shopping. If you like shopping during the day, dropping your bags at the hotel and heading out again for dinner, the location fits that rhythm.

I would leave room for an unhurried Shinjuku day: shop, eat and return to the hotel in between, rather than leave early and come back late every day. For Shinjuku Gyoen, plan around the actual entrance and opening hours; the distance to the park boundary is not the same as the walk to a gate.

Nighttime Shinjuku streets photographed by a guest — A guest’s Shinjuku street photograph conveys the surrounding commercial district’s atmosphere.
Photo: Trip.com guest photograph

Exterior of Tokyu Stay Shinjuku at night — The hotel’s exterior at night, from its gallery.
Photo: Trip.com hotel gallery

One night and a longer stay call for different priorities

For one night, I would start with arrival and departure transport. Excellent laundry equipment is of little use if you only sleep for a few hours before leaving; the rate, bed type and transfer timing become more important.

For several nights, I would give room size more weight. Taking turns opening suitcases may work on the first night, but extra clothes and shopping bags make a small room’s limitations more noticeable by the third or fourth.

The housekeeping system also matters. Basic cleaning is provided on request using the hotel’s designated cleaning sign and includes towel and sleepwear replacement and rubbish collection. For stays of seven nights or more, a full room clean is additionally arranged once a week. Guests expecting daily bed-making and a full clean should confirm the additional arrangements before booking.

Which drawbacks in the reviews would I take seriously?

Room space and street noise are the two points I would watch most closely.

Recent Superior Queen reviews still include comments that the room feels tight for two. Renovation does not mean every room has become spacious. Choosing by the published floor area is more reliable than relying on the label “newly renovated.”

Some guests report street and vehicle noise at night. That does not describe every room, but it is a relevant issue for a light sleeper. I would request a quieter room away from the street before booking, treating it as a preference rather than a guaranteed allocation.

I would not apply older comments about bathrooms or equipment to every renovated room. If a bathtub, shower layout or bedside space is important, check the arrangement of the specific category you are booking.

My choice: a useful base for living out of Shinjuku

If you want food and shopping close by, plus the ability to wash clothes and organize the next day’s luggage in your room, Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is worth comparing.

For a solo trip, I would start with the Superior Queen. For two people with large suitcases, I would compare the Deluxe King and Deluxe Twin. For a family or larger group, I would then check the family room’s actual sleeping arrangement.

The appeal is that the location and everyday equipment work together. Getting the room size right is more useful than simply choosing somewhere “close to Shinjuku.”

Information checked: October 25, 2026