Like every other reviewer of this hotel and probably anyone traveling to a new country I was very concerned that getting a moderately cheap hotel would mean a diminished quality of service. My partner and I flew-in to Tokyo from Narita International Airport. We took the train from there to Shinjuku Station and because we didn't know any better, we... More

I was nervous at first about the hotel because I was concerned about 2 things (1) distance from the metro station (2) cleanliness/size of room. When I arrived at Tokyo I took the Narita Express to Shinjuku Station and walked to the hotel, it took me about 20 mins to walk to the hotel from Shinjuku Station ( I later... More

I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous and did not know what to expect from the Listel Hotel Shinjuku. I knew it was a budget hotel, and rooms would be tiny, but my main concern was cleanliness. When we arrived at the hotel, I was pleasantly surprised. Sure, it was basic and small, but very clean (whew), and fully stocked... More

Regarding the price we paid, we were expecting a low-class hotel. Instead, we found a pleasant hotel very well located in a exciting area. Rooms are clean, not too small, and have a WI-FI access included. Hôtel staff speaks a fine english.

Hotel Listel is what is called in Japan a "businessman's hotel". Meaning: it is very basic. Rooms are tiny. They do contain a fridge, but you have to ask for ice! Reception desk attendants speak very little English. Internet access available on just one machine in the lobby, for a price. There are two sections: the main section and the... More

If you want to experience a horrible death before you die, spend a night here. Small, cramped, dirty, foul cigarette smell, this hotel hasn't been updated for 40 years. There are smears and stains running down the walls. No wifi access, no English speaking, grumpy staff and a long walk away from any train station. Terrible value for money, I... More

We booked through expedia this hotel with my partner and they gave us a small room with small bed, dirty bathroom, dirty carpet and smelly. I know Japan very well and this hotel is so crappy and tacky! Toyoko-inn are like a Four seasons compared to this hotel. I think staff is not japanese because they are not polite and... More

Directions to hotel from the Main Shinjuku station: Can be a walk but we actually didn't mind the walk. There might be easier directions but here are mine. Directions from the Shinjuku station east exit. Walk out the ticket "turnstiles" and walk down the stairs and keep walking straight [on Koshu Kaido]. Keep walking for about 5 minutes until you... More

I stayed at Listel for a few nights in December 2012. My feeling is that the hotel is OK, but I could have found something more interesting. The room was good and clean, but the location is not that good, i.e. 20 minutes (at least) walking from Shinjuku station. The staff is very helpful but most of them does not... More