When I travel to Japan, which is frequently, I don't want to spend a fortune on a hotel room as I'm only there to sleep. That being said, I want something that doesn't reek of cigarette smoke like most of Japan, and preferably a window that opens, since the Japanese love to overheat their buildings in winter. I speak Japanese... More

the title says it all - nothing like its sister property in Vancouver. This property is in the advanced stages of "beginning to be come run down". Out dated carpets and bedding that is stained and dirty, peeling wall paper ... etc. The property is located 8 -10 blocks from the main sections of Shinjuku and the subway station. There... More

We ended up staying longer than anticipated at the Hotel Listel due to the ash cloud which delayed our departure from Japan by a week. As such, we were looking for a budget hotel in a central location and the Listel was an excellent choice. The rooms were literally twice the size of others we stayed in within Tokyo, and... More

The rooms are compact but well arrange. Staff conveniently speak conversational English. Free internet in the lobby was useful. It cost a low price compared to the other hotel in shinjuku with average to good experience. The location is far from train station or bus station. More

Located in a quiet part of Shinjuku, I found it to be a little too far from subway stations. Given the sheer number of subway stations in Tokyo, there are a host of other hotels in the same price range with the same conveniences that I would choose from in the future. The hotel itself had all that I wanted... More

We were expecting the room to be minute having read the reviews on hotel room sizes in Tokyo. The room size was surprisingly fine. Its nothing much to look at from the outside or the reception area. The rooms were clean and comfortable with slippers and robes provided. Although this hotel is slighlty hidden (taxi man found it without problems),... More

The hotel is conveniently located near two metro stations, though it's not easy to find, being tucked away. Room amenities are basic but adequate. Overall, pretty good value for the price I paid. Very disappointed with the quality and choice of breakfast. Staff could hardly speak English, even though clients are very varied from Europe and Asia. Staff are very... More