Hotel Century Southern Tower

The 6 Best Hotels in Tokyo (Updated 2025)

"Located just a few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station, this four-star hotel offers fantastic views of the Shinjuku skyline (tip: request as high a room as possible). The hearty breakfast buffet has lots of Western and Japanese options, though there’s a 7/11 at the base of the building and plenty of other eateries just steps away. It’s a massive hotel (over 300 rooms), so it doesn’t feel very personal, but the excellent location makes up for that. The guest rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards with a contemporary—but a bit too beige—design; all rooms have a desk, electric kettle, safe, TV, minifridge, and even a small couch. The bathrooms are a decent size with a bathtub/shower combo and good water pressure, and the toilets have bidets. I also appreciate that instead of plastic water bottles the hotel provides purified water dispensers on each floor with a small stainless-steel carafe you can take back to your room. Overall, a great choice for travelers who want a central, more upscale stay." - Matthew Kepnes