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GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

2.5 star property
Hotel near Tokyo Imperial Palace in Tokyo

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Property entrance
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1-1-38 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072
  • Place, Samurai Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Okubo Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Isetan Department Store Shinjuku
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Service Room (B1 Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Service Room (B1 Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Room(Loft Bed)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Service Room (B1 Floor)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

City center stay.Your stay at this Shinjuku hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Dome. Samurai Museum and Okubo Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Samurai Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Okubo Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Isetan Department Store Shinjuku - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waseda University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Higashi-shinjuku Station - 2 min walk
  • Shin-Okubo Station - 10 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tully's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪THE SMOKIST COFFEE 東新宿店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪バーミヤン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪築地市場298 東新宿店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Hotel near Tokyo Imperial Palace in Tokyo
As a guest of GLOU Higashi Shinjuku, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. GLOU Higashi Shinjuku also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This Tokyo hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
GLOU Higashi Shinjuku offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tokyo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Hotel
GLOU Higashi Hotel
GLOU Higashi
GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Hotel
GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Tokyo
GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

How close is GLOU Higashi Shinjuku to the airport?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is 15.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Haneda Airport (HND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku.

How close is GLOU Higashi Shinjuku to the beach?

This hotel is 10.4 mi (32-min drive) from Odaiba Beach Park.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku offer free breakfast?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have a pool?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku does not have a pool.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is GLOU Higashi Shinjuku to downtown Tokyo?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is 3.6 mi away from Tokyo.

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was friendly and convenient stores nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenxiao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku. The location is fantastic—super convenient, just steps away from the metro and close to plenty of shops and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making the check-in process smooth and comfortable. The room and facilities were spotlessly clean and well maintained, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, a great experience—I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here! Staff was amazing and the room was perfect. Very close to train stations. I will definitely book here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this hotel! Great value for the price. The room was bigger than we expected of Tokyo; the staff were super helpful and friendly; check-in and checkout process was very smooth. Location is fantastic - we explored most of Shinjuku and Shibuya just walking from the hotel. The subway stop is 3 minutes away as well. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great little find in Shinjuku. Hosts were amazing and the property was exactly as expected. Very clean, and AC was great in the heat of the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location for catching the trains and exploring shunjuku. Limited size as advertized. Amazingly accomodating staff they deserve more than five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall would recommend.

Well located - 10-20min walk to most touristy things in Shinjuku, and 2 min walk to the subway for everything else. Tiny as everyone says. Open your suitcase & put it under the bed for some space. If you have carry on plus checked luggage, probably not the hotel for you. The bathroom is tight, but totally useable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was awesome to stay at! A short walk fro Golden Gai with plenty going on nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In general, the stay was good. The bathroom was a little small for me but no big problem. There is a humidity smell the bathroom, but air extraction and a door help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely book here again, the location is both convenient and just tucked away enough not to be noisy. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was great!

Great location. Not in the thick fo things but about 20 min walk from the Shinjuku train stations and tons of food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pretty Okay Stay

GLOU is located in the residential area away from Korean Town in Higashi Shinjuku. It is a 3-minute walk from exit B1 from the Fukutoshin Line (Tokyo Metro) and a 13-minute walk from the JR Shin-Okubo station. Check-in progress was straightforward, and our room was very spacious for a room in Tokyo. We stayed across from the main building, where reception and coin laundry are located. Some issue we had during our stay was the odor (the room smelled like feet-maybe because the room was carpeted and the ventilation was not amazing; I had to get room refresher spray day) and squeaky bed/bed frame. It would've been nice if there was a humidifier since the air does get air throughout the night. Overall a nice space where we can comfortably lay out all our luggage in the room; a good 12 min walk to Golden Gai/Kabuki-cho. 7-11/Lawson are within 2-3 blocks away. Located near busy streets with lots of Korean shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

zoraida

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was literally right next to a train station so you could get anywhere you wanted. food street and shopping around the corner. the staff (ken m) feel bad i don't remember girls names were so helpful. i literally bothered them day and night for directions and they would draw maps and call places to help make reservations. rooms were small but that's only cause i have huge suit cases. the showers had great pressure and hot water.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, New Jersey USA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location in Shinjuku is excellent. It is very clean and entire staff are very friendly and helpful. If you want an authentic Tokyo experience that reflects the way locals live ( the units are your typical Tokyo apartment) in nice location, this is for you. It does not have the amenities a regular hotel has. But with so many things to do in Tokyo and vicinity, we only needed the place for shower, sleeping and storage. Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle place pour passer quelques jours à Tokyo. Je suis totalement satisfait du rapport qualité/prix. Le personnel était vraiment disponible et répondait avec empressement à nos questions. Ils ont été très aidants. La chambre était très propre et entretenue quotidiennement durant notre séjour. Je recommande!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Audun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAN YOUNG

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and excellent location. Very clean as well and easy check-in/-out. Only a bit small/narrow especially with the bed on the upper floor but that’s not uncommon in Tokyo. At times, the wi-fi is a bit patchy/unstable but nothing too bad. Highly recommend as an affordable option!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024