Shinjuku Washington Hotel

Seriously, what is this?! I was staying for multiple nights and had my room cleaned daily, and the towels were supposed to be changed. But then I found this on a bath towel, it's absolutely disgusting. I have no idea what it is, but it's just so gross. The room is also very small. I bumped my head on the corner of the table while packing and got a big bump. Just a heads-up for others to be careful.

The Narita Airport Line 16 bus takes you directly to the hotel, which is the Washington Hotel. It's located within a shopping mall that has restaurants, eateries, and convenience stores, making it very convenient. It's a bit of a walk from Shinjuku West Exit, a little further than we expected. The rooms aren't huge, but there are many of them. The breakfast on the 25th floor offers a wide selection and has a lovely view.

The location is great, very close to Shinjuku Station, making it super convenient for shopping at Yodobashi Camera, BIC Camera, and Keio Department Store. The self-check-in process is also quite easy. A major plus is that the airport shuttle bus goes directly to the hotel, and you can buy tickets and board the bus back to the airport right outside the hotel, with buses running every 20 minutes. The self-service luggage storage is also very convenient. The downside, which is common in Japan, is that the rooms are small. The service wasn't great, possibly due to the self-service nature which limits communication.

Finally booked a room on the ladies' floor! The room is huge, easily accommodating three suitcases open side-by-side. The products have been completely upgraded! DHC facial wash and care products, and a full set of Refa showerheads and hairdryers. I looked it up online, and each hairdryer costs over 2,000 yuan – definitely worth it!