GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Front of property
Hallway
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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, Shinjuku Isetan
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Service Room (B1 Floor)

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Room(Loft Bed)

  • Sleeps 2

Service Room (B1 Floor)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

Located in Shinjuku, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Waseda University. The 16 rooms at this hotel include refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Samurai Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Okubo Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Omoide Yokocho - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shinjuku Isetan - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE SMOKIST COFFEE 東新宿店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tully's Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪バーミヤン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku features free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku on Mar 30, 2026 start from $104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

This hotel is situated in Shinjuku within a short 15-minute walk of Shinjuku Isetan and also 10 minutes on foot from Samurai Museum. You'll also find Tokyo Imperial Palace and Shibuya Crossing within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have a casino on the premises?

No, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is GLOU Higashi Shinjuku good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and slippers as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku.

Are there connecting rooms at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

The closest major airport to GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is Haneda Airport (HND), which is 18.3 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku that offer a balcony.

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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