Youyuan Hot Spring Hotel: Japanese warmth in the time painting, enjoy the hot spring time journey

#TokyoHotel 1. Geographical location and transportation • Core location: The hotel is located in Shinjuku district, Tokyo, a 9-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Line and a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station. The hotel is surrounded by attractions such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Odakyu Department Store. • Convenient transportation: Free shuttle bus to the airport is provided, and there are dense subway lines in the surrounding area, which is suitable for business and tourist travelers. 2. Rooms and Facilities • Design style: The guest rooms are mainly in modern Japanese style, using tatami, wooden furniture and traditional decorations. Some room types are equipped with independent living rooms and open-air hot springs with city night views. • Hot spring experience: There is an open-air hot spring bath on the top floor, overlooking the night view of Shinjuku. The hot spring water is drawn from Hakone’s famous spring "Lake Ashi Hot Spring". The water is alkaline and suitable for relieving fatigue. • Guest room details: The amenities in the room (such as bathrobes, tea sets, snacks) are packed in small wooden boxes, and unpacking them layer by layer is very ceremonial; the bathroom is separated into dry and wet areas, and some room types provide free Wi-Fi and humidifiers. 3. Dining and leisure • Kaiseki Breakfast: You can choose Japanese or Western breakfast, with fresh ingredients and exquisite presentation. Some room types include a free minibar. • Restaurant recommendation: The hotel’s “Natsushita Dongshang” restaurant offers traditional Japanese cuisine such as teppanyaki and tempura, with ingredients sourced from all over Japan. • Leisure facilities: The rooftop lounge offers free tea and popsicles, perfect for an afternoon break. 4. Services and details • Front desk service: The staff was warm and friendly, check-in was efficient, and some guests received handwritten welcome cards (special service during the epidemic). • Cultural Experience: The lobby decoration combines Japanese tradition and modern art, and tea ceremony performances and art exhibitions are held regularly. • Room details: Tea and toiletries are replenished daily, and some room types offer free rental of bathrobes (which can be worn outside the hotel). 5. Shortcomings and suggestions • The price is relatively high: the basic room type is about 15,000 yen/night, and the suite fee is higher. It is recommended to pay attention to promotions in advance or use points to redeem. • Some facilities are old: Some guests reported that the corridor carpets and elevator buttons were a bit old, but overall the facilities are in good condition. • Surrounding environment: Shinjuku business district is crowded at night, which may affect your rest. It is recommended to choose a quiet room. Summarize Shinjuku Yuen Hot Spring Hotel is an ideal choice for business and vacation thanks to its geographical location, Japanese aesthetic design, hot spring experience and high-end services. If you have enough budget and are looking for an experience that combines tradition and modernity, its open-air hot springs and kaiseki cuisine are definitely worth trying.