Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku, in Shinjuku Ward, is one of those. Shinjuku Ward is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku, in Shinjuku Ward, is one of those. Shinjuku Ward is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect practical rooms with an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in mixed but acceptable comfort feedback. With well over 3,500 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €92 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku reads as one of those Tokyo addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.