Hotel New Shohei – A Chic and Soothing Hotel Right in the Heart of Tokyo!

Located in Yotsuya, a charming area right in the center of Tokyo, Hotel New Shohei is just a few minute’s walk from the highly-convenient Yotsuya Station, which offers quick and easy access to many of Tokyo’s most popular spots.

 

Despite being so close to the station, the hotel itself is somewhat hidden down one of Yotsuya’s charming small side streets, surrounded by traditional Japanese eateries and small izakaya bars. The area has a retro atmosphere and feels removed from the skyscraper-filled scenery of central Tokyo, giving visitors the sense that they’re experiencing a more authentic side to the city.

Once we arrive we are cheerfully greeted by three of the hotel’s excellent team, who guide us around the premises and chat enthusiastically about the hotel. Warm, friendly, and incredibly welcoming, they instantly make us feel relaxed and right at home!

Upon entering the hotel’s stylish Deep Blue Lounge, visitors will be struck by the sudden change of atmosphere, as they are enveloped by the soft lighting, relaxing colors and womb-like atmosphere. Despite its central Tokyo location, guests at the New Shohei will truly feel as though they have entered a rare retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.

The hotel’s interior has specifically been designed to have this very effect – everything from the lighting to the colors have been chosen to give visitors the sense that their minds and bodies are soothed. The blue color scheme is intended to make guests feel as though they’ve entered a peaceful world deep under the ocean, far removed from the stresses of day-to-day city life.

The concept behind the hotel is to provide the convenience and affordability of a business hotel, but with chic design and fun additional services. It offers the perfect balance of affordability, convenience and style.

Like the lounge, the guest rooms themselves provide a womb-like atmosphere and feeling of total relaxation and comfort. The effect upon entering is profound, and guests will instantly feel at ease once enveloped within the interior’s deep blue and soft gray color scheme and gentle  lighting. This chic design gives the guest rooms an atmosphere similar to those of a high-end hotel, despite their very affordable rates.

The hotel provides a variety of room types, including double rooms with beds spacious enough for couples to sleep comfortably in. It can be difficult to book affordable barrier-free accommodation in central Tokyo, however the New Shohei provides six universal rooms that are entirely barrier free and feature walk-in showers.

All rooms are equipped with wide screen TVs, small refrigerators, and both wireless and LAN internet is available. All rooms at the hotel are non-smoking, and the air is purified.

Those staying in one of these soothing guest rooms are sure to have no problem relaxing and getting to sleep after an exciting day in the city!

Hotel New Shohei offers all of its guests free all-you-can-eat snacks and all-you-can-drink beverages, including alcohol!

Both red and white wine are available in the lounge, as well as a variety of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks such as Japanese candies and cup ramen.

Breakfast is complimentary, and a wide variety of foods and drinks are available at the lounge’s buffet every morning. Breakfast items include a range of both Japanese and western-style foods, such as breads, salads, miso soup, cereal, sausages, bacon and grilled fish. The menu changes a little each day, in order to give diners some variety.

Downstairs, the traditional Japanese-style restaurant Genya offers delicious charcoal-grilled fish, as well as a wide range of Japanese sake. Guests can avail of discount coupons for the restaurant while staying at the hotel.

Rooms offer all the usual amenities as well as nightwear, slippers and even deodorant! There is an amenity bar located at the front desk where guests can collect additional items as needed, such as extra toothbrushes, razors, and hair brushes.

For an additional charge, guests can also avail of laundry and massage services.
Microwave oven access and vending machines are also provided, and a range of other services and items are available at the front desk, including trouser presses irons, hairdryers, extension cords, and LAN cables,

The hotel also provides access to meeting rooms, free internet, and the lounge has several power outlets for charging devices. These additions make it a great place to work remotely or take a workation at as well as to simply relax.

Additionally, the Hotel New Shohei’s standard check-out time is far later than most Tokyo hotels at 12:00 noon – giving guests ample time to relax in before heading to their next destination.

Yotsuya is part of Tokyo’s lively Shinjuku Ward, but the area has a more relaxed, authentically Japanese vibe to it when compared with the bustling business and entertainment districts of central Shinjuku.

The area is a great place for a leisurely stroll, as it is filled with small retro side streets lined with eateries serving local favorites such as soba, ramen, taiyaki, and Japanese-style skewers.

Yotsuya not only offers easy access to central Shinjuku, but also to many other great sightseeing spots. It is connected to the rest of Tokyo via the JR Chuo and Sobu lines and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, allowing for quick access all over the city.

Experience a relaxing stay at this incredibly refreshing hotel, located in the heart of one of the world’s most energetic and fast-paced cities. The contrast between Hotel New Shohei’s sanctuary-like atmosphere and the buzzing city streets is sure to leave an impression!