Published date: October 8, 2024
Great Location Hotel!
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Experience of the stay
I stayed here to attend a live concert at zepp SHINZYUKU. It's only a 4-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station and about a 10-minute walk to the Shinjuku concert venue, making it a very conveniently located hotel.
The rooms are separated by male and female from the elevator, so you won’t run into men unless you go to the lounge. This means you can even go to the shower room in casual clothes without worry.
The capsule units have completely separate lockers and capsules, allowing you to organize your belongings at night or early morning without worrying about noise. Thus, the inside of the capsule is very quiet. I was a bit worried about being on the upper level of the capsule, but the steps were wide and stable, so it was no problem. (I had a hard time before with ladder-like steps to the upper level 💦)
The shower room has plenty of booths, so I don't think you will have to worry about it being packed. The shower heads are high-end ones like Refa or Mirable, so you can choose your favorite.
The lounge has free drinks. From the 8th floor, you can see the Shinjuku skyline and look down on Shin-Okubo. The view is nice and it was quite crowded.
The only downside is that you can't adjust the room temperature individually, so it was a bit hot for me 😅 I woke up drenched in sweat. However, it was definitely more comfortable than staying in an old business hotel, and you can stay close to the station at a reasonable price!
Experiences during the trip
Shin-Okubo is all about Korean cuisine. There are plenty of restaurants open late night and 24-hour businesses, so you won't have to worry about food.
For dinner, I had samgyeopsal at a restaurant in Korean Town. Since samgyeopsal is usually for two, I ended up with three pieces of pork belly for myself 💦 It was tough for me in my 40s 😓 but samgyeopsal pairs so well with beer!
I left at 6 AM for breakfast but since the nearby Myeongdong Kimbap is open 24 hours, I got my energy from kimbap and seolleongtang!