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GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

2.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance of tranquility and urban convenience at this Tokyo hotel with its peaceful garden just steps from Waseda University

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GLOU Higashi Shinjuku provides a quiet retreat in bustling Tokyo, where guests can relax in the garden after exploring the city. The hotel offers practical amenities including in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, express check-out, and staff who speak multiple languages.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft)

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Service Room (B1 Floor)

A single bed with white bedding, a window with blue curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Service Room (B1 Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Loft Room(Loft Bed)

A single bed with white bedding in a room with plain walls and a ceiling light.

Loft Room(Loft Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Service Room (B1 Floor)

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

Service Room (B1 Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Shinjuku, a neighbourhood in Tokyo, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Tokyo Imperial Palace and Sensoji Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yoyogi Park and Ueno Park. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Tokyo Disneyland® are not to be missed. Visit our Tokyo travel guide
Map
1-1-38 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072

What's nearby

  • A narrow alley with traditional Japanese signage, lanterns, and people walking.
    Omoide Yokocho
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A traditional Asian pavilion with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Okubo Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Isetan Department Store Shinjuku
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shinjuku Isetan
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Higashi-shinjuku Station
    4 min walk
  • Shin-Okubo Station
    10 min walk
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    4 min walk
  • Tully's Coffee
    4 min walk
  • THE SMOKIST COFFEE 東新宿店
    4 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋
    3 min walk
  • 東京油組総本店 東新宿組
    3 min walk

About this property

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

  • Hotel near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  • Close to Waseda University, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Express check-out, a vending machine and multilingual staff
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets and shower/bath combinations
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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:

  • 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.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 GLOU Higashi Shinjuku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is GLOU Higashi Shinjuku located?

Located in Shinjuku, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isetan Department Store Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Waseda University. Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Imperial Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km). Higashi-shinjuku Station is only a 4-minute walk and Shinjuku-sanchome Station is 13 minutes.

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

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location nearby shops and transit
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIHO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room, great location, excellent security
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at GLOU! This hotel was in such a great location and is right near a central subway line that can get you anywhere you need to go. The room is a little small but all we really needed was a place to store our stuff and sleep, so it wasn’t too much of an issue. The staff was great and made check in seamless. Would definitely stay here again!
Main area
Loft area with bed
Front entrance mural
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here, very convenient location, and friendly staff, our only concern was the noise from upstairs, we can hear all the steps, but other than that perfect hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near shopping and dining areas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,quiet, staff polite and extremely helpful. Will return
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenxiao

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic time there. The property is well positioned near several train lines and the staff was super helpful when I got in late after a delayed flight.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walkable area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rylan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was in okay shape. Carpet splitting at spots, area behind bed hasnt been cleaned in a while
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops around the corner and up or down the block. Subway station around tge block and train station a 12 minute walk. Room was comfortable but noting special. Front desk is not covered from 10pm to 8 pm. Stairs maybe 30 inches wide. Fire alarm and sprinklers in building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This room is good enough for one person. But because I should use ladder to get bed, it’s quite scary when I wake up the morning. (It’s almost 2m height)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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