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Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku

2.5 star property
Travelers find respite in Shinjuku's dynamic district with round-the-clock service, luggage storage, and easy access to Tokyo Imperial Palace

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Hotel Blue Empire sits at Shinjuku's center, offering a practical base for Tokyo exploration. Guests appreciate the on-site laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi connection, and the security of a front-desk safe for valuables during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Single Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Shinjuku neighbourhood, Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku is connected to a railway/underground station. Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ueno Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Tokyo Dome or Nippon Budokan. Visit our Tokyo travel guide
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1-15-8 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0073

What's nearby

  • Omoide Yokocho
    Omoide Yokocho
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Okubo Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Samurai Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Shin-Okubo Station
    3 min walk
  • Nishi-shinjuku Station
    12 min walk
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • 油そば専門店 のせ屋
    2 min walk
  • 新大久保 アジア屋台村
    3 min walk
  • 梁の家 新大久保店
    3 min walk
  • 蔵 大久保南口店
    2 min walk
  • 新大久保クラブヴォイス
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku

  • Hotel near Tokyo Imperial Palace
  • Located close to Shibuya Crossing and Nippon Budokan, Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku offer perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
    • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 December 2025 to 30 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: JPY 10000 per stay
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku?

Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku located?

Located in Shinjuku, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Dome. Nippon Budokan and Tokyo Tower are also within 6 mi (10 km). Shin-Okubo Station and Okubo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Blue Empire in Shinjuku Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick, easy check-in and excellent location. Lovely staff and wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy checkin and checkout. No hassle from the staff. Absolutely amazing location. Overall a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with easy check-in. Very clean and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, small room But all comfort needed, close to public transportation.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Perfect for what we wanted. Minimalistic. Clean. Close to two train stations and other convenient shops. Great value for price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They may have been the best beds I have slept on in a while. Good location great for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brynn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very simple clean small hotel with basic amenities. Located in a lively and fun area. Manager permitted us to leave our bags earlier in the morning and return to check in. Larger than a capsule hotel but no extra space to sit or hang out. Just a place to sleep. Perfectly functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

It’s okay

The location is pretty good, accommodation is fine for few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Irinea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy, service was good, staff was friendly, within quick walking distance from transportation, many areas to eat. Many little shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inbetween two train stations and 2 minute walk to the main street. Very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 4-night stay here just before Christmas 2025. Just to be clear: this is not a hotel, but an AirBnB style of accommodation. The AC/heater was almost ready to retire, lots of dust on the weird green curtains, kinda dirty decorative pillows/blankets (the brown ones), dirty laundry machine, and it seems that someone actually lives here as there was a name on the front door. During our last night, we actually had a notice to vacate the premises as they were supposedly doing something illegal in regards to licensing. The only good thing about this place was the location as it was very central. In short, we wouldn't book here again.
See the weird brown pillows/blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room appeared clean and I liked the white sheets. I liked that our family room had two bathrooms. There were complimentary umbrellas downstairs to keep us dry in the rain. The neighbors were quiet. We liked the alley ways with restaurants and the local Family Mart that was in our area. There was a Don Quijote store within walking distance of us, coffee shops, and good eats like a quaint hole in wall fresh soup dumplings place. Too bad there was a mound of trash next to this property in the alley that never got picked up in two days we were there. The laundry machine in the property worked but it did not have heat to dry clothes thoroughly so we had to walk to a laundry mat to dry our clothes using a machine that utilized heat. Overall, our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the appearance of the outside fool you. The actual room was very nice and the area it was at was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

filippo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything worked fine, polite staff, super close to train station. Only minus they require a deposit or passport for safety reasons and I don’t this happening from A while, I guess they got bad experiences in the past
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes I would stay here again. Very comfortable with A/C , microwave, fridge and a very good shower. Nice and quiet. Soft bed. Free umbrella
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Good location, access to JR
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is not a regular hotel setup. It’s more like a small Japanese apartment situation. Small clean room in a quiet little side street neighborhood. Tons of restaurants and entertainment 1block away. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodations, room is a decent size and has a small fridge and washing machine. Check in desk is not at this location but about a 1 minute walk. Only complaint was the people in the room above us were stomping around very late at night/early in the morning and couldn’t sleep while this was going on. The hotel itself and staff are good though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

zyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was tidy and large enough for us, very convenient location for public transport and local restaurants. I was grateful that they took a booking last minute, but was taken by surprise when they asked for a 10000 yen cash deposit on arrival as this was not made clear to us when booking, so none of us had cash and I had to give them my passport instead.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is so good Decent size wish we could use loft with ladder though Not much soundproofing And pillows very bad had to buy pillows to counter it
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was very nice and clean, but the surrounding alleyway was dirty with trash. The service was very nice but we had to walk around the block to get our key before walking back to the actual hotel, which has no front desk. The room itself was small and comfortable with plenty of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small room, apart from that it works fine, was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

We had a hard time looking for front desk and taxi couldn't enter alley way to hotel. It was a convenient area to catch trains. It is not suitable for kids and families except for overnight stay to transit. We stayed 5 nights and didn't get a room service after 4th day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

rebekah

This area is in a great location to walk to various tourist sites and is a 5 minute walk to a central train station. It was extremely clean; the bed was comfortable and it was enough space for my partner and I to rest comfortably. If you're using this just as somewhere to rest your head it is ideal. However; the sleeping was terrible. The sound travels and depending on your neighbours this can prevent you from having any rest as I could hear footsteps constantly all night long and banging from the upstairs neighbours. You can also hear the neighbours talking. If you need proper rest this is not the place for you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025