Kadoya Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
A reasonably priced 3-star on Shinjuku's West side with a washing machine in every room — built for the longer stay.
A reasonably priced 3-star on Shinjuku's West side with a washing machine in every room — built for the longer stay.
In-Depth Review
Kadoya Hotel is a 3-star place on the West side of Shinjuku, the quieter and more orderly half compared with the East and its Kabukicho nightlife. It carries more than 98 reviews on Trip.com at around 8.1/10, and it tends to draw long-stay travellers and business guests who want a Shinjuku West base without a big bill.
Rooms and decor
The rooms are a sensible size for Tokyo — not so tight that they feel claustrophobic — and the thing that sets Kadoya apart from rivals at the same price is that every room has its own washing machine. Sheets and towels are changed daily, the bathroom is clean and stocked with the basics, and rates start around $109 a night.
What some reviews knock is the smoke smell that still lingers in a few rooms despite the non-smoking label, plus a building that's on the older side and hasn't been renovated throughout. If that matters to you, flag it when you book and ask for one of the more recently updated rooms.
Food and amenities
There's no restaurant on site, but the West side of Shinjuku is packed with options — ramen counters, sushi spots and izakaya all around the hotel. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the front desk runs 24 hours. Staff get good marks for being friendly and ready to help; English is limited, but they handle the basics well.
Location and getting there
It's a 7-minute walk to JR Shinjuku West Exit, where you can pick up the Yamanote Line, Chuo Line and Sobu Line to head in any direction. Office towers and a wide range of restaurants surround the hotel, and the West-side mood is calmer than the East. Takashimaya Times Square and the big department stores are within walking distance, which suits a business traveller with meetings in the district and no time to waste on a long commute.
If you want to take in both the West side — department stores, the business quarter — and the East with Kabukicho and Golden Gai, this location works nicely, since JR Shinjuku is so close.
Things to know before booking
Three honest caveats. A handful of reviews report cigarette smell in rooms that are meant to be non-smoking — ask for a higher floor to be safe. The building is older and hasn't been fully refreshed, so the decor won't feel brand-new. And with staff speaking limited English, special requests can be hard to get across; keep it simple.
Our take
Kadoya Hotel is best for solo travellers and couples staying 3 nights or more, where the in-room washing machine takes real cost and faff out of a longer trip. Business guests with meetings in Shinjuku fit the bill too, and the friendly staff and good location keep the stay smooth. It's not the pick if you're sensitive to smells or want the newest interior — but for the price in Shinjuku, Kadoya is still well worth a look.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Very friendly staff — reviews single out the service and their willingness to help sort out problems.
- A washing machine in every room, which is unusual at this price and a real win for anyone staying a while.
- Clean rooms, with sheets and towels changed every day.
- The West side of Shinjuku is quieter and more orderly than the East, and it's easy to get around — handy if you've got meetings in the district.
- Rates start around $109 a night, which is solid value for a Shinjuku location.
- A few reviews report lingering cigarette smell in some rooms even though they're listed as non-smoking.
- The building is on the older side and hasn't been fully renovated, so don't expect a freshly fitted-out interior.
- Staff speak limited English, so anything beyond the basics can get tricky to communicate.
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Insider Tips
- When you book, ask for a non-smoking room on a higher floor — some of the lower-floor rooms still carry a faint smoke smell, and the hotel can usually accommodate the request if rooms are free.
- The in-room washing machine handles roughly 2 to 3 days' worth of clothes, so it pays off most on stays of 4 nights or more and saves a fair bit on outside laundromats.
- From the West Exit you can pick up the Yamanote, Chuo and Sobu lines straight away, so getting anywhere across the city is quick.