Reviews of APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower 3 stars
160-0021 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku Kabukicho 2-31-12, Japan
#642 of 1,443 hotels in Tokyo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 9273 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Venter
South Africa20 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“The stay was perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with City View - Upper Floor - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Comfortable bed , good linen. Clean room and spa.. No noise
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Tania
Australia6 reviews8.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would be great to have a couple of seats in the waiting area while you wait for check in
The location is really good - able to walk everywhere
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Matthew
New Zealand1 review8.0“Great value, nice and clean. Very happy with our stay and would return if the opportunity arose.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are small but tends to be the norm
Great location, nice and clean. Accomodating. Not much need for staff interaction but when required v. Responsive
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Irakliy
Israel4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
breakfast was very good
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Ji
South Korea13 reviews9.0“location says it all”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
they forgot to clean up the room during our 4 nights stay
location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Rūta
Lithuania38 reviews11 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is extremely small for two people to stay in.
Location is good. Also it’s pretty quiet in the room.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Massey
Australia1 review9.0“Loved it”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Robert
Australia6 reviews8.0“Nice, no frills, good value, clean room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with City View - Upper Floor - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
Bathrooms are tiny, and the toilets are not built for 6 foot guys. The rooms were small but functional. It's hard to get access to the washing facilities (but a laundromat outside the hotel is handy). Bed up against the wall which makes it tricky for partner to climb over you!
Great location, rooms clean. Staff friendly. Bed was comfortable and end of the day you don't travel internationally to spend time in a hotel room. Value for money.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
No
Sweden11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel switched to heating systems while it wasn’t cold outside. Was about 17 degrees! And the rooms was so hot couldn’t sleep well new it got so hot at night. We spoke to them but they couldn’t individually switch from heating to cooling for each room. That the only thing but it was very uncomfortable sleeping!
Great location, it has everything you need. Safe for solo travelers. Clean helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Shabbir
India3 reviews7.0“Value for money and convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
We had to travel to the adjoining building for the Onsen bath, If it was in the same building it would have been better,
I could have loved a proper space to keep my luggage in the room. This time I managed to keep below our beds.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Mitch
United States5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Salah
Belgium10 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
Bad smell in the bathroom
The staff, the breakfast, the equipment in the room.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Noowi
Germany101 reviews20 helpful votes9.0“Cozy Hotel in Shinjuku, great value for price”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are really many very similar Apa Hotels on the area. a little bit more distinctive naming would be helpful Rooms are small, but this is normal in Tokyo.
Greqt amendments, clean, cozy,
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Fernando
Brazil14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“great budget option in the heart of Shinjuku”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
neighborhood maybe very crowded for some people, right in the heart of shinjuku
small but comfy room with a lot of amenities
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Kathleen
France11 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
The heating / cooling is set at the level of the whole hotel, so there is no possibility to turn on the heating if the hotel has selected cooling. We had one chilly night because of this. The surrounding Kabukicho neighbourhood is a bit sleazy, but not dangerous. Solo female travelers or inexperienced tourists might feel otherwise.
The room was tiny, but well-organized and very clean. We had small carry-on suitcases and backpacks and were able to manage, but it would be difficult if you had large suitcases. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel is a short walk from Shinjuku station and several other metro stations. The breakfast included a nice mix of western and Japanese foods, although there was not much variety from one day to the next, so it could get a bit boring for a longer stay. The thermal baths were a nice treat and not crowded at all when I visited before dinner. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the check-in / check-out went smoothly.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Nicolas
Costa Rica20 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room size
Location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Shashi
Australia3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staffs are very well managed n helpful
Close to the public transport
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Mark
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Fine stay at a decent chain hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing really, maybe check-in could be staggered a bit more, it was very busy at 3pm.
APA hotels are a cookie-cutter experience, they are all pretty much the same, so you know what you are going to get. My favourite thing is the raised beds so you can slide your suitcase underneath, leaving you with more floor space. Not sure why other business hotels have not figured this out?
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Riga
United States31 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Heart of Shinjuku”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tokyo has very small rooms. This was no different. However, has everything that one needs and one is not indoors the whole day.
Location. Clean. Room is small but has everything that one needs. Breakfast is good. Laundry available.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Foo
Singapore3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Clean modern hotel at heart of Shinjuku”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is no option to turn on cooler only for warmer at nite.
Hotel ameneties are good. Location close to Don Quijote, convenience store, supernarket and eateries shop. Hotel TV menu contains comprehensive guide on hotel facilities usage and useful rexommendations.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Jorge
Mexico16 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“great hotel for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
location is not so great for metros
Great, service and cleanliness
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Jolie
Australia5 reviews9.0“Very pleasant stay in Tokyo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with City View - Upper Floor - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is a bit small.
Located in the heart of Shinjuku - surrounded with lots of restaurants, cafes, convenient stores and close to the train station which made all of my travel so much easier! Room was very cleaned. All amenities fully provided from haircare to tooth brushes, hair dryer etc. Staff very friendly, speak very good English. Quick check-in and out. They also have restaurant inside that you can book for breakfast and lunch. Spa and public bath also available!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Abhishek
India6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location , hospitable staff
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Marina
Denmark6 reviews8.0“Great place to stay in Tokyo”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with City View - Upper Floor - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are a bit small and so is the bed. Our room was a bit dusty as well.
This hotel is great value for money! Really good location close to convenience stores, restaurants and Shinjuku station just 10 minutes away. The hotel is close by the Shinjuku/Kabukicho area which is nice and lively but also busy and a bit trashy. Nice to be able to go there but not live there. The Teppaniyaki restaurant is really good and the chefs are charming - a must try!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Michael
United Kingdom46 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing in particular, I don't have high expectations of APA hotel and this did the job.
Standard APA hotel experience. Compact, utilitarian rooms that get the job done and nothing more. Good location in Kabukicho close to Korea town. The breakfast was surprisingly good, a great selection of varied dishes. Some people mentioned it can get busy and they also warn of congestion at certain times in the hotel. The restaurant for breakfast (and dinner if you want it) is pretty small so I'm not surprised that it could get busy given how large the hotel is. Realising this, I had breakfast just after 7 and it was fine, the restaurant was only half full.
Stayed in November 2024
