Kabukicho Tokyo, Japan
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Granbell HotelsCreative Kabukicho rendezvous
Contemporary art exhibitions and late-night energy define this urban retreat set against the neon buzz of East Shinjuku.
What it’s good at
Notable
Loft rooms feature eleven-foot ceilings and private terraces, complemented by custom artwork from emerging Asian creators.
Listed
Rooftop Bar and Terrace G serves late-night cocktails on an open-air deck overlooking the Kabukicho skyline.
Listed
Set along the energetic backstreets of Kabukicho, minutes from the storied bars of Golden Gai.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the clean, compact design and the thoughtful lighting fixtures make it feel cozy rather than claustrophobic.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Quiet daytime streets give way to neon nightlife, with the dense drinking dens of Golden Gai just a short walk away.
The rooms
Interiors pair custom artwork with Simmons beds, while Loft categories add eleven-foot ceilings and private outdoor terraces.
roof top bar & terrace G
Hanging greenery lines the glass-walled thirteenth-floor terrace, which looks out over the illuminated Shinjuku skyline.
At the table
Restaurant G serves buffet breakfasts against twelfth-floor city views, and Live Cafe G pours espresso down in the lobby.
How it began
Conceived in 2013 as an artistic showcase, the property was built in collaboration with emerging designers from across Asia.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.