Via Inn Shinjuku

The room was a bit small, but very clean. The subway station is right downstairs, and it's only about a 700-meter walk to Shinsaibashi. The size was really an issue though, I couldn't even open my suitcase properly. There's an Aeon supermarket downstairs, which is great for grabbing food.

The location is super convenient, really close to Shinjuku-sanchome subway station. There's a Lawson just a few steps away, and you'll find Muji, Uniqlo, Isetan, and more nearby, making shopping a breeze. The room isn't huge, but it's well laid out – I had no problem opening a large suitcase. The self-service check-in and check-out machines downstairs are a great feature, and the staff also speak English.

This hotel aligns with my expectations for a typical Japanese city hotel. The room was small, barely leaving enough space to open a large suitcase, but it was clean and quiet. The breakfast was a bit better than what I've had at Toyoko Inn previously. For the price, it's a great option. (P.S. The pictures are not related to this review)

The room decor felt really nice, very new and clean. Plus, the TV had screen mirroring, which was a first for me in Japan! However, it's a bit of a walk from Shinjuku Station, about ten minutes or so.

The hotel is located around a corner off a main road, about a 15-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. Be careful when walking to the entrance as there's no sidewalk. They have self-check-in machines with a Chinese language option, so you can check in and out there. Toiletries are available for self-collection near the elevators. The room is quite small but fully functional. Soundproofing isn't great, though; you can hear doors closing in adjacent rooms.