Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main is a huge mid-range property housed in a 25-story tower situated on a complex it shares with its smaller sister property, Shinjuku Washington Hotel Annex. Interiors here are sleek and modern, with attractive wood paneling and columns in the lobby, as well as rounded windows and recessed lighting that keep the atmosphere bright and inviting. Note that there are separate check-in desks for Japanese visitors and foreign travelers. A large and airy central atrium sits at the heart of the property, featuring a giant sculpture suspended from the ceiling that's surrounded by pastel-colored baubles that resemble whimsical bubbles. Escalators connect the lobby to the first few floors where some of the facilities are located, while elevators lead up to the rooms (but reportedly can fill up quickly and cause some inconveniences). The hotel gets a mix of Japanese guests and international tourists, many of whom are business travelers.

This hotel is located in the busy Shinjuku neighborhood of Tokyo and shares a complex with its sister property, Shinjuku Washington Hotel Annex. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores in the immediate area, while Shinjuku Station, the area's major transport hub, is a 10-minute walk away. It takes about half an hour by metro to get to Tokyo Tower, while Ueno Park, home to many of Tokyo's top museums, can be reached in around 40 minutes. Both the Imperial Palace and Sensoji Temple take around 40 minutes to reach via public transportation. Getting to Haneda Airport takes around 50 minutes using the Haneda-Airport Limousine Bus, or it's a 20- to 40-minute drive depending on traffic. Narita Airport is around an hour-and-a-half away via public transit, or it's an hour to an hour and 20 minutes away by taxi.

Rooms at this hotel start at a snug 140 square feet (13 square meters) and run all the way up to a slightly more generous 260 square feet (24.2 square meters). All come with either one, two, or three twin beds or one double. They're clean and tidy, and the simple decor is pleasant enough, but nevertheless, these are tiny spaces that can feel cramped.Guests staying here can expect simple wooden furnishings that are paired with white walls and beige-and-white-striped accent walls adorned with colorful geometric art. Navy or beige bed runners top white linens, as do colorful accent cushions. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with video on-demand for a fee, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and air purifiers. Pajamas and slippers are also provided. Female-only rooms are available on the Ladies' Floor and add some extras like vanity areas with mirrors and facial steamers. Bathrooms are tiny but well-equipped with hairdryers, bidet toilets, and deep soaking tubs with handheld shower hoses. Full-size bottles of toiletries are provided. Note that while rooms are air-conditioned, they don't have individual thermostats and the windows don't open; some past guests have found rooms too hot. 

Features at this hotel center around dining, with four restaurants spread across the property and a fifth in the Annex sister hotel. Two of the restaurants are breakfast-only: Yakichi serves a traditional Japanese breakfast, while Serari-geihinkan offers a Chinese-style buffet breakfast. Both Western and Japanese fare are available at the top-floor Manhattan Table- Grill & Dining, which is open for breakfast and dinner and serves a mix of international steakhouse dishes and Japanese cuisine. There's also a casual cafe/bar, Baron, that's open for all three meals. Note that breakfast at all of the restaurants incurs a fee and guests report long wait times. There are multiple meeting and event spaces in the hotel's adjacent sister property, the Annex; each of the two largest rooms can accommodate up to 135 people, theater-style. The hotel also offers foreign currency exchange machines, mobile charging stations (for a fee), lockers for up to 12 hours of free luggage storage, and a computer corner with printers (for a fee). Concierge services are also available during the day and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.