Ace Inn Shinjuku

cheap

More like a capsule hotel without the privacy than anything else

Akebonobashi station was nearby so it was easy to go there and then to Shinjuku, but I even walked to Shinjuku some days. The price wasn't very high, and check-in/check-out is easy. It's not very strict and there's a large lounge upstairs.

I will have to say that this is the first time I've stayed anywhere in Japan and not felt that I got my money's worth. After the first day or two, I was willing to let some things go, but then I became rather unhappy. I'll share the main reasons why. Staff was more or less invisible most of the time. 1. First of all, when I booked the site said that it was "male only," so my friend (female) booked another place about 15 minutes away by foot. When I arrived I discovered that the did indeed accept ladies so this was a bit annoying. I don't know whose fault this is, though. 2. The hotel, overall, isn't as neat and clean as I am accustomed to in Japan, and for the price, it wasn't cheap enough for me to really feel okay with it. 3. The area where people put their shoes seems more of an afterthought than an actual planned space. It's cramped, smelly, and one night after I arrived all of the slippers had been taken so I had to walk to the elevator and my room wearing only my socks. 4. Showers are super small and they located in the BASEMENT, which means you have to take the elevator from your room to get there. Towels and coins for the showers are in the lobby, so you have to walk to the main entrance area to get the towels and coins you need before going down into the basement to shower. This whole setup is very inconvenient. Also, there is no private place to change clothes. 5. One of the biggest issues is that the beds, while large, are uncomfortable with a thin mattress pad, especially if you're used to a softer mattress. I personally like Japanese-style futon type mattresses, but these are thin and hard on the hip bones, and I'm a guy! 6. On my last night, I arrived to find someone else in my bed! This was basically the last straw of disappointment. If the price were half, it would all be acceptable, but I expect better.

Good location.

Is not a capsule. I felt like a coffin. The light inside de "coffin" was very dim, i always had to use my light ftom my cell. Some staff have very limited english. Locker is not big enough for a backpack