MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West

This place is incredibly convenient, just a 7-8 minute walk from Shinjuku Station. You can also take bus route 51 a few stops to Shibuya Station, and both areas are a shopper's paradise! The front desk service is excellent; many international guests stay here, and the staff's English is almost accent-free. The toilet and shower are separate, and the sink is in another room, which is great for those who like to take their time in the restroom. The room comes equipped with a fridge, microwave, dehumidifier, safe, and even pots, bowls, chopsticks, and spoons. The hotel's surroundings are very quiet, and it's right next to the Washington Hotel. If you're coming from Narita Airport, the airport limousine bus has a dedicated stop there. Just one block away, there's a street food area that's open until the early hours, making dining, accommodation, and transportation super easy. The room has two beds and a bunk bed, perfect for families with multiple children.

Perfect for a family of four. It's incredibly convenient to buy groceries from a nearby supermarket and cook them back at the hotel. You can walk just a few minutes to the Shinjuku Washington Hotel to catch the airport shuttle, and it's the same stop for both arrival and departure, which saves a lot of hassle with luggage. You need to pick up toothbrushes, toothpaste, and slippers at the front desk, while tea bags are self-service. This hotel has a lot of international guests. If you're planning to shop, there's a bus stop just a dozen meters to the right of the hotel entrance, which is very convenient. There's a small but delicious sushi restaurant downstairs nearby. Directly across from the airport shuttle stop is a park, perfect for taking the kids out in the morning before the shops open.

Except for being a bit far from Shinjuku Station, everything else was perfect. The front desk staff were very friendly, the room was spacious, and it came with a full set of tableware and kitchen utensils, making it ideal for a family trip.

My family and I found the location a bit inconvenient, as it's a little far from the malls and restaurants. Especially if you're shopping, carrying a lot of bags back to the hotel means a long walk. I also wish they would change the bedsheets daily; it would feel much cleaner.