Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside

The washer-dryer makes me consider packing a little less clothing, especially in summer or when heading to another city after Tokyo; sorting changed clothes back in the room is very convenient. Many guests also single out this facility’s practicality.

Laundry still takes a full cycle; pressing the button does not mean clothes go straight into the case. If leaving early in the morning, I deal with it earlier the day before, and mind clothing care labels and machine instructions so thick clothes are not still damp at the end. The in-room microwave suits heating bought ready meals, without going downstairs just to eat something.

To cook simply, choose a Residential room or another type clearly listed with a kitchenette, and confirm first how to borrow the pots and tableware you need. If you only occasionally heat a bento or soup, the microwave already meets many needs, and you need not upgrade for an imagined dinner cooked only once.

The official site currently lists ReFa hair dryers and shower heads in all rooms. Bathrooms are not one design across the hotel, so for a separate bathroom, double washbasins, or accessible facilities, match them against the room name; the largest bathroom in the gallery is not the layout every guest will get.

This hotel has terrace rooms and a Garden Suite, suited to people wanting to spend more time at the hotel. The Garden Suite is officially 69 m², with a large kitchen, dining table, and outdoor space; it is used very differently from the 18 m² Comfort Double.

I consider the large room types only when I particularly want to slow the trip’s pace, or have a clear shared-dining need. For an ordinary two-person city trip, choosing the bed type, laundry, and luggage space correctly is usually more direct. Terraces are also weather-dependent; do not imagine every day suits sitting outside with coffee.

Original reviews mostly praise the space and laundry convenience, though some guests mention carpet smells, slow bathroom drainage, and extra blankets whose feel did not meet expectations. These cannot be taken to happen in every room, but for people sensitive to smells or particular about bedding, they are worth asking about in advance and checking frequently used areas after check-in.

Experiences of night-time noise are inconsistent. Some guests mention not noticing police or ambulance vehicles, while others count quiet as a plus; this does not mean every orientation is the same. I state a preference for a quieter room and treat it as a request, keeping open the possibility that it cannot be guaranteed.

Self-driving travellers should not book just because the location is convenient. Some guests report that finding parking was not smooth; when driving, first confirm the current parking arrangements, vehicle-height limits, and walking route with the hotel. Public-transport travellers can focus on the two subway stations they use most.