Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku

“Nearly perfect”

Have just spent 5 nights at the fresa in Higashi-shinjuku. As you probably guess from the title, everything at the hotel was fantastic - the rooms were larger than I expected (and have experienced before) for Tokyo, and well equipped. As standard for Japan, the bathroom was excellent with a reall… more

Have just spent 5 nights at the fresa in Higashi-shinjuku. As you probably guess from the title, everything at the hotel was fantastic - the rooms were larger than I expected (and have experienced before) for Tokyo, and well equipped. As standard for Japan, the bathroom was excellent with a really powerful shower, robo-toilet and good quality towels. The beds were super comfortable, and we both slept really well. The hotel does face a main road and even on floor 11 we heard sirens fairly frequently, but nothing that kept us awake. In reception there is an amenities table that you can use as a guest for items you may need or have forgotten to bring - really nice touch. The staff were all really pleasant and helpful. The location is excellent being walking distance to the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku whilst being in a slightly quieter part of town away from the madness. The hotel is also literally on top of a metro stop which is 4 stops from Shibuya so very convenient for getting around. The only thing to let the hotel down - the breakfast in the neighbouring restaurant. There is a wide variety to cater for different tastes, however there is a definite issue with temperature control. Every day I tried the sausages and on each occasion bar one - they were stone cold. The same with some other items however these were slightly more varied - some days warm, some days ice-cold. Breakfast was included in the booking we had made. Had it not have been I would have ventured out to have breakfast. If I were to return to this hotel (which I certainly would) I’d select the non breakfast option. But overall - highly recommended.

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“Pretty good”

A really nice hotel in a great location. Wasn’t the cleanest room in the world as things like dust on pictures frames was quite thick but that’s trivial. Staff were incredibly helpful with any issues Room was on a bit on the small side but that’s standard in Tokyo, I won’t mark it down for that… more

A really nice hotel in a great location. Wasn’t the cleanest room in the world as things like dust on pictures frames was quite thick but that’s trivial. Staff were incredibly helpful with any issues Room was on a bit on the small side but that’s standard in Tokyo, I won’t mark it down for that! Only downside was the noise levels, especially when ambulances/police went by which is quite regularly in Tokyo. The echoing travels through the streets and makes the room sound like it’s under attack

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“Good location”

Needs to be refreshed for the price. The room is” larger” as opposed to the apa. Good location. The whole floor was musty and even though the sheets were clean the bed still smelled. Great free amenities! Good location. When mapping to the hotel map to higashi-shinjunku station exit 2. It is better… more

Needs to be refreshed for the price. The room is” larger” as opposed to the apa. Good location. The whole floor was musty and even though the sheets were clean the bed still smelled. Great free amenities! Good location. When mapping to the hotel map to higashi-shinjunku station exit 2. It is better than walking :)

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