APA Hotel〈Shinjuku Gyoenmae〉

I have been using this place just for sleeping during business trips to the countryside for a long time. This place is nice. The entrance is impressive. Due to the location, most of the guests are inbound tourists. The staff efficiently handles groups leaving large luggage for sightseeing before check-in, speaking fluent English. Check-in is self-service, and the rooms are compact with necessary items and a calm atmosphere. The TV monitor displays Wi-Fi passwords and the congestion status of the basement large bath, reflecting a sense of hospitality rather than mere mechanization. The basement large bath is quite authentic, and foreigners seemed to enjoy it with a sense of relief. I used to think staying here was a bit like the image of "I am the president" lady, but I have reconsidered. It is much more comfortable than hotels that are just expensive. I am grateful for promptly sending my forgotten items. It is an evolved form of a business hotel, a few steps ahead.

It is conveniently located along the street, just a few minutes' walk from Shinjuku Gyoen Station. I stayed here to reconnect with an old friend during the Obon holiday. It was slightly quieter than hotels closer to Shinjuku Station, which was helpful. The quick check-in using a QR code was convenient. It was a bit crowded, so I skipped the public bath and just took a shower, but the room, though small, had good air conditioning and was comfortable. I spent the late night watching news on the large TV in the room and decided to leave Tokyo in a hurry one day before the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended.