Originally Posted by LapLap

Shin means ‘new’ in Japan

I’ve only got moderate things to say about New Takanawa Prince – the décor has put me off actually staying there. It’s the ‘Takanawa Prince’ that I’m prepared to praise to the skies (as long as the rate is under 15,000 yen).

I do know the New Takanawa Prince offers large rooms and decent bathrooms, a convenient location and is located in beautiful grounds – it’s often extremely good value.

Calling hotels so close together by the same name with just the word 'New' to differentiate them is just asking for trouble! It's very confusing.