The Shin-Okubo International Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (391 reviews)
Shinjuku-ku Hyakunincho 1-1-10 , Tokyo , jp

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Shinjuku / good transport access
Friendly, helpful staff with good English
Good value / very affordable
Daily cleaning in many rooms and luggage handling
Close to many dining options (neighborhood food praised)
Cons:
Mixed cleanliness: occasional sour smell, cigarette odor in main building, insect bites reported
Thin walls / noise from other guests
Some rooms small, dated interior, carpeted floors and poor window views
Shower layout issues / some rooms lacked requested bathtub
Noisy mini-fridge / loud climate control in some rooms
No elevator in parts of the property

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Mixed comments: some guests noted daily cleaning and clean bathrooms, while others reported sour/old smells, cigarette odor in the main building, and insect bites — overall below the target rating.
Service
9.2
Consistently positive: staff described as very friendly, attentive and helpful (24h reception, good English proficiency, luggage handling and courteous service).
Location
9.3
Strong positive sentiment: repeatedly described as strategic/very good location near Shinjuku, excellent transport links and surrounded by great food options.
Room Quality
7
Mixed to negative: guests reported small/older rooms, thin walls/noise, carpeted floors, windows facing walls, shower layout issues and some rooms lacking expected bathtubs.
Amenities
7.4
Mixed: essentials like air conditioning and luggage storage were available and appreciated; some rooms had bathtubs, but issues noted include loud mini-fridges, noisy exhaust fans and lack of elevator in parts of the property.
Value for Money
9
Very positive: multiple guests highlighted the low price and good value for money for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.2
Generally positive overall: strong location and helpful staff drove positive stays despite some cleanliness and room-quality shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 07:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Train Station and 10 minutes from vibrant Shinjuku, International Hotel offers a prime location for exploring Tokyo.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at The Shin-Okubo International Hotel features a private toilet and shower, a mini-fridge, an electric kettle with green tea, and complimentary toiletries.

Unique Amenities
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a free-use washing machine, a microwave, an LCD TV in the lounge, and even a free-use internet PC in the lobby. Plus, the owner speaks fluent Russian for added convenience.

Book your stay at International Hotel now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your Tokyo adventure.

Important information:

Please note that children under 7 years old cannot be accommodated at this property.

DIRECTIONS: From the exit of JR Shin-Okubo Train Station, go right, walk under the underpass, then take the first right. Follow this narrow road next to the train tracks for 656 feet, then turn left at the first intersection you encounter. Turn right at the 2nd street you come to, after about 328 feet. The hotel is 197 feet straight ahead, at the corner of the next block.

Please note, there is no elevator available at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Marta • couple • es
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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KASUMI • couple • jp
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Supattha • couple • jp
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
10
Pros:

The location is strategic, and the staff are extraordinary and helpful. The level of service and customer care is outstanding. One of the best places I have ever stayed.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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TAKAYOSHI • couple • jp
6
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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ikuyo • family_with_children • jp
9
良かったです。
Pros:

部屋がきれいでアメニティがそろっていて良かった。

Cons:

隣の部屋の水の音が聞こえた。

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • mx
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I didn't like that we reserved in one building and they moved us to other building, they doesn't have elevator

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Ensar • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Otelin keyifli bir konaklama sunması. Özellikle iç dizaynı çok kullanışlı ve ev tadında. Sigara odasının nasıl sigara kokmadığını anlamak zor. Orası bile tertemiz ve kokusuzdu. Rahatsız edici değildi. 👌👌👍

Cons:

Birazcık tozluydu.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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KAZUKO • couple • jp
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Satu • family_with_children • fi
8
Edullinen majoitus Tokiossa, hyvällä sijainnilla.
Pros:

Loista sijainti, mukava henkilökunta, hinta-laatuduhde hyvä

Cons:

Huoneet jo kuluneet. Äänieristys olematon

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Tutto, posizione, personale,prezzo

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Karoukh • couple • se
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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KIYOE • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

スタッフの対応がとても良かった！

Cons:

バスタフのある部屋をお願いしていたつもりでしたが、シャワーだけでした。

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maciej • couple • pl
7
Kocham koreańskie żarcie.
Pros:

Hotel w dobrej cenie w koreańskiej dzielnicy. Otoczony najlepszym jedzeniem świata. Czego chcieć więcej?
Duża wanna.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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FANWEI • couple • tw
5
地理位置是方便，但住起來不太舒適，就是勉強可睡。
Pros:

白天的櫃檯人員服務態度都很好，但晚上的愛理不理

Cons:

住宿環境有點差強人意，進去後有酸臭味，是比較老式的傳統飯店，空間較小，睡覺有被蟲咬，但至少廁所是乾淨的。

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Tolle Lage, da der Zugang zu den Trams/ Ubahnen gut möglich war, alles aber nicht so überfüllt wie direkt in Shinjuku, trotzdem aber sehr zentral.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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AKE • extended_group • dz
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Colleenbaisden • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

I love Japan, I had a wonderful visit. Thank you 😊

Cons:

I had to add an extra day, and request to stay in my same room but I had to pack up everything and move to another room even with advanced booking and request to keep same room. It was a booking error on me because I didn't account for time change . It was ok though, I still love my 1st time in Japan. I understand if hotel was booked up..

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • vn
7
Pros:

The location was excellent and the price was great. Overall positive.

Cons:

The walls/doors are quite thin so you can hear people coming to and from.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee