Pod Select Hotel Shinjuku

⭐☆☆☆☆ Extremely Disappointing Stay – Not Suitable for 3 Adults or Elderly Guests I booked this hotel because I was driving, not because of its proximity to the train station. Unfortunately, the overall experience was very disappointing. The biggest issue is that this room is absolutely too small for 3 adults. The room size and layout make it unsuitable for three people to stay comfortably. Once all 3 suitcases are inside, there is barely any space to move. In reality, only one suitcase can be opened at a time. Once one luggage is opened, there is almost no walking space left. Even with luggage closed and placed inside the room, moving around becomes difficult. The hotel itself feels very old and not particularly clean. The condition did not match expectations. Another surprising issue was that in such a small room (around 15m²), the air-conditioning unit is placed on the floor, taking up even more limited space. Access was also inconvenient — there are around 10 steps at the hotel entrance, which means guests need to manually carry luggage up and down. This was especially inconvenient when travelling with multiple bags. In my opinion, this hotel is even less suitable for elderly guests, especially those with limited mobility or anyone carrying heavier luggage. Since I was driving, parking became another major disappointment. Nearby parking is extremely expensive — around JPY 3,300 for 10 hours, while many other hotels or parking facilities typically charge around JPY 1,500–2,000 per night. This added unexpected cost to the stay. I also feel the hotel did not provide enough information during booking for guests to properly assess whether the room would realistically work for 3 adults. More transparency regarding actual usable space, room practicality, entrance access, and parking expectations would help guests make a better decision. Originally, I booked one night and later changed my itinerary and made a separate booking for an additional night. After experiencing the room and realizing the issues were more serious than expected, I requested cancellation of the second booking, but the request was not accepted. In the end, I decided to book another hotel and move out anyway. To be fair, this hotel might still be suitable for business travellers or solo travellers who only stay short-term, carry minimal luggage, and spend most of their time outside the hotel. However, for families, groups of 3 adults, guests with multiple suitcases, drivers, or elderly travellers, I would strongly suggest considering other options. Overall, this stay did not meet expectations, and I would not recommend this room category for 3 adults.