GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

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Independent
8.6 (21 reviews)
1-1-38 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072 , Tokyo , JP
81-3-68767107

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Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-maintained
Friendly and helpful staff

Categories

Cleanliness
9.15
The room and facilities were spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Service
9.15
The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the check-in process smooth.
Location
9.15
The location is fantastic—super convenient, just steps away from the metro.
Room Quality
8.15
The room was comfortable and well maintained.
Amenities
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.15
Totally satisfied with the price-quality ratio.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall, a great experience—I’d definitely recommend it to anyone.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:45

Property Description

Experience the essence of Tokyo at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku, your perfect urban retreat!

Comfort & Convenience
Relax in one of our 16 air-conditioned rooms, featuring modern amenities like flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy the comfort of daily housekeeping and unwind in bathrooms equipped with rainfall showerheads.

Unmatched Accessibility
Centrally located, our hotel puts you just minutes away from iconic attractions like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Isetan Department Store. Explore the vibrant city with ease, knowing you'll always return to your tranquil garden-view haven.

Exceptional Service
Our friendly multilingual staff is dedicated to making your stay seamless with services like express check-out, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance.

Book your stay at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Tokyo!

Important information:

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
瑾萱 • couple • tw
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Kasper • couple • se
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Zeynep • extended_group • tr
8
Pros:

Her seyi çok beğendim.

Cons:

Yataklar üst kattaydı.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
瑾萱 • couple • tw
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Yothinee • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Location nearby all the needs

Cons:

Friendly staffs

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Juan Pablo • couple • br
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Léana • solo_traveller • fr
5
Cons:

La taille de la chambre

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Bérénice • couple • fr
8
Bien
Pros:

dans le quartier Shinjuku du côté plutôt « sale » du quartier
Metro Odéo Line à 5 min
Literie plutot bonne mais rideau trop court

Cons:

Nous ne logions pas dans le bâtiment principale : wifi très mauvaise

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Mitarbeiter nett und hilfsbereit, wir durften die Regenschirme behalten.

Cons:

Sehr klein, was älter, nicht das neuste Bad, etwas feuchter Geruch

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Super accueil ! Personnel très sympathique.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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HARUNA • solo_traveller • jp
6
ただ泊まれて休みたいだけの人になら合うかも...？
Pros:

スタッフさんが元気で明るく丁寧な方が多い。
鍵の説明をされたのに忘れてももう一度丁寧に教えてくれた。
ネイルを褒めてくれたスタッフさんも居て、とても嬉しかった。
大通りが近いので、色んな場所に行くのに便利だった。
東新宿駅も近かった。
ウェルカムおやつが置いてあって、宿泊客への細やかな気配りが伺えて嬉しかった。
ルームキーが出入りする時に必要だが、それの使い方に慣れてしまえば夜中の出入りも可能。

Cons:

天井が薄く、2階の宿泊客の足音話し声笑い声がうるさくてなかなか寝付けなかった。
ポットが壊れていて使えなかった。
湯船はシャワーを使うための受け皿に過ぎなく、浴槽にお湯を溜めようとしたら、横のパイプから流れ出るので、あまり溜められず、湯船に浸かりたい人には不便。
部屋でくつろいだ格好で居るときに、マスターキーを使ってドアを開けられ、掃除のスタッフが入ってきた。
鍵を紛失した際には2万円の罰金を払わされると部屋のガイドに記載されており、驚いた。

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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YOSUKE • extended_group • jp
7
寝るだけ利用ならコスパ良し！
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Arianna • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Braulio • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Filip Tokarski • couple • pl
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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NUR • couple • tr
8
Fiyat performans için güzel bir seçenek
Pros:

Konum, odaların metrekare olarak yeterli olması, temiz olması, çalışanlar yardımsever ve güler yüzlü

Cons:

Tuvalet

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Makbule Beyza • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Yihui • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Location and services

Cons:

dust in the air conditioner

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ong Ying Jie • solo_traveller • sg
9
Can recommend for people who would like to stay in the areas of Shinjuku and Okubo.
Pros:

It's what I wanted for a first time stay in Japan. As I need to be in the area due to a fan concert, this place is the cheapest that is found, and only require 10 minutes walking to the concert venue, which is satisfactory. The place is also walking distance to Shinjuku and Okubo, and just 15-20 minutes combined walking and subway transport time to Shibuya. Well positioned at just few minutes from the Higashi-Shinjuku station, the Oedo Line and Fukutoshin Line can bring you to all 4 directions from the station.

For the room itself the bed is comfy, the facilities are all there. Room is cleaned daily and done well. Toilet and shower room is good enough for me. Complementary Japanese tea bags and drip coffee bags are good that my daily breakfast drinks are solved.

Overall a good stay for me, can recommend for people who would like to stay in the areas of Shinjuku and Okubo.

Cons:

For my room, interestingly, to get to my bed I had to climb a ladder that may be risky and could cause injuries if not handled carefully. Can consider using safer alternatives to a ladder for lower risks.

Maybe it's a fact that Japan's internet has been falling behind compared to where I'm from, hence I felt a little bit annoyed when using the stay's wifi for mobile gaming. Otherwise, the stay's wifi is good enough for normal browsing use.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • cz
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee