Hotel Rio Shinjuku, Tokyo

Each room at Hotel Rio Shinjuku offers a large bathtub, a microwave, and a hair straightener. Guests find the room size significantly larger than typical Japanese business hotels, with enough space to open two 24-inch suitcases concurrently. The bathrooms separate the toilet, wash basin, and shower, and include a Japanese bidet toilet with warm water.

In-room amenities include a work desk, streaming services, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel provides pajamas, slippers, toothbrushes, and cosmetics for guests. A vending machine is available on site, and the 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and locker use.

The hotel sits directly opposite Mega Don Quijote, a 24-hour discount store, and is surrounded by Korean restaurants and shops in Shinjuku's Koreatown. Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park is a 3-minute walk away, and Meotogi Shrine is 400 metres from the hotel. Shinjuku Station is about a 10-minute walk, providing access to multiple train lines.

The property has a sun terrace with outdoor furniture for guest use. Coin-operated laundry machines are available, and the hotel provides luggage transfer via Yamato service for a charge. CCTV operates in common areas and outside the property, and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout.

Guest reviews highlight the convenience of the location and the spaciousness of the rooms. The hotel functions as a love hotel but does not feel like one, according to several guests. Staff are described as helpful, and the hotel offers a key card access system and a self check-in kiosk.

Rooms: Larger than typical Tokyo business hotels, with microwaves and large bathtubs

Location: Directly opposite 24-hour Mega Don Quijote, in Koreatown

Amenities: Pajamas, slippers, toothbrushes, cosmetics provided in room

Facilities: Sun terrace, coin laundry, luggage transfer service