GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

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

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
C
Christian
10
Pros:

Clean room. Staff was friendly and convenient stores nearby

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
D
Daniel partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful stay! Very kind and welcoming.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
C
Chenxiao family
10
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku. The location is fantastic—super convenient, just steps away from the metro and close to plenty of shops and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the check-in process smooth and comfortable. The room and facilities were spotlessly clean and well maintained, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, a great experience—I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
S
Sacha partner
10
Pros:

Belle place pour passer quelques jours à Tokyo. Je suis totalement satisfait du rapport qualité/prix. Le personnel était vraiment disponible et répondait avec empressement à nos questions. Ils ont été très aidants. La chambre était très propre et entretenue quotidiennement durant notre séjour. Je recommande!

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael family
10
Pros:

I loved it here! Staff was amazing and the room was perfect. Very close to train stations. I will definitely book here again!!

2024-12-16 via Nuitee
E
Ekaterina partner
10
Pros:

Loved our stay at this hotel! Great value for the price. The room was bigger than we expected of Tokyo; the staff were super helpful and friendly; check-in and checkout process was very smooth. Location is fantastic - we explored most of Shinjuku and Shibuya just walking from the hotel. The subway stop is 3 minutes away as well. Highly recommend this spot!

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Great value and excellent location. Very clean as well and easy check-in/-out. Only a bit small/narrow especially with the bed on the upper floor but that’s not uncommon in Tokyo. At times, the wi-fi is a bit patchy/unstable but nothing too bad. Highly recommend as an affordable option!

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
P
Paula family
10
Pros:

This property was a great little find in Shinjuku. Hosts were amazing and the property was exactly as expected. Very clean, and AC was great in the heat of the summer!

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell partner
8
Pros:

Great location for catching the trains and exploring shunjuku. Limited size as advertized. Amazingly accomodating staff they deserve more than five stars.

2024-07-20 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn
8
Overall would recommend.
Pros:

Well located - 10-20min walk to most touristy things in Shinjuku, and 2 min walk to the subway for everything else. Tiny as everyone says. Open your suitcase & put it under the bed for some space. If you have carry on plus checked luggage, probably not the hotel for you. The bathroom is tight, but totally useable.

2024-05-23 via Nuitee
J
Jason partner
10
Pros:

This property was awesome to stay at! A short walk fro Golden Gai with plenty going on nearby!

2024-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Alvaro
6
Pros:

In general, the stay was good. The bathroom was a little small for me but no big problem. There is a humidity smell the bathroom, but air extraction and a door help.

2024-04-16 via Nuitee
C
Connor partner
10
Pros:

I will definitely book here again, the location is both convenient and just tucked away enough not to be noisy. Staff is very friendly.

2023-12-23 via Nuitee
S
Samantha
10
Was great!
Pros:

Great location. Not in the thick fo things but about 20 min walk from the Shinjuku train stations and tons of food options.

2023-12-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

This room is good enough for one person. But because I should use ladder to get bed, it’s quite scary when I wake up the morning. (It’s almost 2m height)

2023-11-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pretty Okay Stay
Pros:

GLOU is located in the residential area away from Korean Town in Higashi Shinjuku. It is a 3-minute walk from exit B1 from the Fukutoshin Line (Tokyo Metro) and a 13-minute walk from the JR Shin-Okubo station. Check-in progress was straightforward, and our room was very spacious for a room in Tokyo. We stayed across from the main building, where reception and coin laundry are located. Some issue we had during our stay was the odor (the room smelled like feet-maybe because the room was carpeted and the ventilation was not amazing; I had to get room refresher spray day) and squeaky bed/bed frame. It would've been nice if there was a humidifier since the air does get air throughout the night. Overall a nice space where we can comfortably lay out all our luggage in the room; a good 12 min walk to Golden Gai/Kabuki-cho. 7-11/Lawson are within 2-3 blocks away. Located near busy streets with lots of Korean shops.

2023-10-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
깨긋하지만 너무 좁고 시끄럽고 다소 위험했던…
Pros:

저렴한 비용을 이유로 선택한 숙소였기때문에 많은 기대는 안했었지만 사진이나 소개 내용에 복층에 사다리를 타고 올라가서 앉은 키가 조금 큰 사람은 머리가 부딪힐 것 같은 천장아래서 자야한다는 안내는 없었다. 사다리가 엄청 불편했고, 가장 힘들었던 부분은 방음이 안된다는점, 쿵쿵거리고 시끄러운 말소리 다들리고 바깥이랑 바로 연결된 창문이어서 바깥에서 전화하는 소리 다 들린다.

추천하자면 깨끗한 침구랑 실내, 청소해주는 서비스, 욕실의 물살은 좋다.

그냥 하루종일 돌아다니다 피곤해서 잠자는 숙소용으로는 가성비 깨끗함으로 괜찮다.

키가 크거나 몸집이 좀 있는 분들은 아마 복층침대는 사용 못할것 같다. 방의 컨디션을 잘 알아보고 예약하시길…

2023-10-16 via Nuitee
Z
zoraida friends
10
Pros:

It was literally right next to a train station so you could get anywhere you wanted. food street and shopping around the corner. the staff (ken m) feel bad i don't remember girls names were so helpful. i literally bothered them day and night for directions and they would draw maps and call places to help make reservations. rooms were small but that's only cause i have huge suit cases. the showers had great pressure and hot water.

2023-04-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

寝具の匂いが気になりました。

2021-08-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Gran zona y personal muy colaborador
Pros:

Cumple con todas las condiciones y necesidades con una buena relación, calidad precio (aunque eso depende de las fechas, es bonito, seguro y sus instalaciones son nuevas). Su personal es de lo mas atento, cordial y muy colaborador. Instalaciones cómodas y modernas, el formato es de pequeñísimo departamento, con lo que sugiero (en general) evitar llevar gran equipaje a Japón.
La zona es la mejor para alojarse, en mi opinión ya que hay diversas maneras de movilizarse y hay una línea de metro al lado, también lugares cómodos para comprar alimentos y o desayunar o por ejemplo comprar algunas entradas.
No está en una avenida principal sino en una pequeña calle lateral, lo que no representa problema, pero mejor llegar con Google maps o traer la dirección impresa en japonés.
Escribo esto porque otros comentarios me ayudaron a organizarme. Buen viaje!

2019-03-27 via Nuitee