Shinjuku high-rise commons
A bustling tower commons where dessert seekers gather beneath the lobby staircase alongside international business travelers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dual rooftop tennis and pickleball courts pair with gender-separated hot ofuro baths and an indoor lap pool.
Notable
Continuous Nishi-Shinjuku fixture since 1984, hosting ballroom banquets and legendary seasonal dessert buffets in Marble Lounge.
Listed
Gathering venues include Bar Zatta with nightly live music, St. George pub, and seasonal rooftop beer gardens.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The bright, clean design is the type of comfort you'd expect from the brand.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Direct underground passages link to two subway lines, with the quiet greenery of Shinjuku Central Park just across the street.
The rooms
Clean-lined spaces incorporate traditional shoji screens that slide open to skyscraper vistas and clear-day views of Mount Fuji.
Courts, pool and baths
Dual rooftop courts host tennis and pickleball above Shinjuku, and the indoor health club includes hot ofuro baths and a lap pool.
At the table
The Tsunohazu dining floor brings together charcoal-grilled steaks, Cantonese dim sum at Dynasty, and sushi and teppanyaki at Junisoh.
How it began
Originally opening in Nagatacho in 1963 as Japan's first foreign hotel, the brand relocated to Nishi-Shinjuku in 1984.
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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.