It's good enough for a night stay as the room is really very small in Tokyo. I like that this place was near to the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku and near to Don Quixote so I did my shopping after all the attraction closes for the night. The breakfast spread is decent however they will start to clear the item by 9.30am.

For the a hotel chain, there is only 1 lift that served the entire hotel. Imagine when you are at the lower floors and by the time the doors open, the lift is full and you have to wait for the next one. The hotel does remind on the peak times when the lift will be congested but what happens if that lift is not in operation? Do they use the stairs? Why can't I use the stairs? I stayed on the 2nd Floor and I wanted to use the Fire exit down to the 1st Floor. However it is only designated for Emergency Use only and there was a cover for the door knob which requires to be removed before the door can be opened. As I do not know if the alarm would go off for using the Fire exit, I was stuck waiting for the lift.

Everything about the room worked. I was nervous about the size, but it didn't actually feel too small. Bed was comfortable, window views were nice, TV and lights were fine, washroom set up very well - I was impressed by how thorough the design of this room was. It exceeded my expectations. This specific location was perfect for me. The entrance and lobby are totally adequate. The check-in/out processes were fine, and I was happy to pay a small fee for a later check-out.

There were several interruptions during my stay: power and elevator services were interrupted at one point, and I was asked to be out of my room here and there for scheduled cleaning and maintenance. Ideally all of this would work around me as the guest, but I was actually fine with it. The batteries in my TV remote were dying and it felt like too much effort to get them replaced, so I didn't. I left them out of the remote during cleaning - I think maid services should be able to switch those out.

We stayed at the APA Hotel in Shinjuku and found the location absolutely superb — perfect for accessing everything from shops and restaurants to vibrant nightlife. It’s especially suitable for young couples or groups of friends, as the streets come alive at night with energy and a youthful crowd. The area around the hotel isn’t particularly charming in the morning, but if you’re after convenience, it doesn’t get better than this. The hotel itself is clean, compact, and well-equipped. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, even though the space was small — which is pretty normal for Tokyo. If you’re looking for a central spot in Shinjuku with easy access to all the action, this is a great choice!

The location was great as it is on the edge of the area where all the hotels are located, close to restaurants and bars to visit as well as big tourist spots. The staff was always kind and helpful, willing to communicate with customers in Japanese or English. The room itself was nice and had the basic things you need. There was a new set of toiletry items every day.

There was only one elevator, so during rush hours (check-in/out, evening) there was longer waiting times.

I had a fantastic stay at APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Chou. The hotel is in an ideal location—central to Kabukicho yet tucked a couple of blocks away from the main action. As expected in Tokyo, the room was compact but thoughtfully designed, spotlessly clean, and perfectly comfortable. As a solo traveler, the space was more than sufficient, and the pricing was very reasonable. I opted for a preferred room, which was updated and located on a higher floor, offering nice views. Although I didn’t include meals in my reservation, I ended up dining at the main-floor restaurant several times and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and drinks. The restaurant staff were warm and attentive, adding to the positive experience. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would absolutely book again when visiting Shinjuku or Kabukicho. Highly recommended!

Nothing!

- Good location. Easy walk to Shinjuku Station even with a roller bag. Lots of things to see in the neighborhood. - Helpful front desk staff. - The rooms are tiny, but have everything you need for a couple nights. Just barely enough room to open a check-in size bag though. - The high pressure, high temperature shower was just what I needed. - Spotless bathroom - I wasn't expecting toiletries, slippers and a robe to be included. Nice touch.

- Checkout is at 10am. If you want a later checkout it's 2000yen per hour. - The hallways are open to the outside. It's pretty cold in January. - A nearby establishment plays the same melody every few minutes. Earplugs don't block it completely.

Really amazing location, great nightlife but not noisy at night, breakfast was good. Very clean and comfortable with a mirror conveniently placed by the table, great for getting ready. Only thing was that they had no laundromats and only one elevator, otherwise amazing, spent 5 great nights here, I recommend it to anyone looking to experience Tokyo nightlife and a neighborhood that really never sleeps.

Brilliant location - very cosy rooms - you have to expect a more compact room as a Western person but honestly, we had no problems as the suitcases fitted perfectly under the bed. Always kept very well clean, towels and little toiletries were replaced daily, which was fabulous.

Only thing to note was there is no wardrobe and only a very small hanging area - so be prepared to live out of your suitcase. We also had no problems with this as it was such great value and in the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku!

The hotel location was PERFECT. close to everything. I loved how a lot of things were accessible since it's right in the heart of Shinjuku. Also, the room I got was quiet so I never had any noise issue (I know a-lot of reviews have called that out specifically)

The breakfast menu. The staffs were SUPER NICE and VERY FRIENDLY (putting it in caps for emphasis). However, I wished the menu changed at least ever other day. Although I did eventually get used to the green curry soup though. So all good.

The room is really small, especially the bathroom but good enough for one person. Not much space to open a suitcase though.

It’s January and cold af so the heater was automatically on. I couldn’t figure out anyway to get AC. Only realised towards the end of the stay that the window could be opened to let some cool air in the room. Also, way too far from Shinjuku station. If you arrive in unpleasant weather conditions like winter or summer or heavy rain, bear in mind you got to drag your suitcase in the streets under the weather until you get here. Advise to pick the hotels closest to station instead. Also tiny bathroom not pleasant.