Anshin Oyado Shinjuku Ekimaeten

Pros: Affordable cost, clean capsules, close to an important subway station (Shinjuku), friendly staff, free rice/drinks, free toiletries (toothbrush, comb, haircare products, etc.). Laundry (dryer and washer) available at facility with front desk staff willing to break cash into coins for you. Overall, I had an excellent stay. The guests were considerate of one another and the capsules were quiet for the most part allowing for quality sleep (they provide free ear plugs, and headphones for a built in TV inside the capsule; they also include a USB wall fan, and a universal phone charger and adapter were all provided for free, which was an excellent touch). Appreciated having two plug points inside my capsule, and the overall cleanliness of the facility. Also really loved the free 15 minute massage chair available on the second floor. I would absolutely stay at this facility again!

Cleanliness and staff were exceptional. Always saw someone maintaining the space and no areas stayed "dirty" for an extended period of time. The staff were very helpful and respectful, always treating me and other guests with the best service. The facilities and free amenities offered definitely exceeded my expectations. The free food, free drinks/coffee, and free alcohol bar had so many more options than I had originally thought going into my stay. Not to mention the all the free hair care products, laundry detergent/softener, and toothbrushes, combs, and floss. Its a great option for men traveling solo or with other guys to maximize their savings but at the same time getting well over what they had paid for their stay! Overall would highly recommend Anshin Oyado Ekimaeten for any solo travelers in the Shinjuku area!

Can't ask for a better location in Shinjuku. You can see the hotel as soon as you leave Shinjuku station. Bath, Skin care, and Hair care supplies were incredible. I didn't need to open my toiletry bag once while I was staying there. Free drinks (including about 5 alcoholic drinks per night), coffee, soup, and breakfast curry as well. I didn't always use it, but it was great to have. Bath facilities are great. It is a sento (public bath), so you will be bathing with other men, so not the place to go if you are shy. The bath and sauna were spacious and very relaxing. Staff were excellent. Any questions I had were answered, and they even gave me complementary luggage forwarding to my next destination.

The onsen is a huge boon for the hotel and it is very relaxing to sit in it after a day of walking around tokyo. The free drinks and free food were also really great. The fact that clean towels and gowns were in constant supply so of you needed to shower a few times a day because of the humidity, there was no extra fuss. The location is also fantastic, you are a stones throw from shinjuku station which is home to all rail services where you can go anywhere in tokyo and beyond, and you're also close to the main streets of shinjuku.

The price point is amazing, especially if you consider the extras you get. A giant relaxation floor with massage chairs, unlimited drinks and food, a manga library and more. And the artificial hot spring and sauna is also fantastic. The capsule is actually pretty comfy to sleep in. Location is great, super close to a main subway station, loads of restaurants and if you are queer, you are a stones throw away from the gay district.