Kabukicho Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
Pan PacificKabukicho vinyl roost
Curated local playlists stream through vinyl-lined corridors, channeling Kabukicho's kinetic nightlife high above the neon entertainment district.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors celebrate vinyl culture alongside nine artist-crafted guestrooms featuring vintage cassette tapes and gravity-defying spatial installations.
Notable
Corridors showcase curated vinyl from neighborhood record stores, paired with streaming playlists sourced directly from Tokyo club owners.
Listed
The seventeenth floor houses an open terrace, gelateria counter, and a sleek cocktail bar hosting guest DJs.
What they say
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At the fresh-faced Hotel Groove, rooms come with colorful carpets and wooden panelling to elevate the offering beyond paint-by-numbers accommodation.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Downstairs, Kabukicho's neon alleys buzz with energy, placing Golden Gai micro-bars and Omoide Yokocho street stalls within a short walk.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Shinjuku train tracks and skyline lights, while custom artist rooms feature vintage cassette decks.
Restaurant
JAM17 Dining
An open kitchen centers on a high-heat stone oven, roasting regional Kanto ingredients for modern Italian dishes.
At the table
Cocktails developed with mixologist Shingo Gokan pour at the bar, leading out to an open-air terrace with an LED screen.
How it began
The hotel occupies the mid-rise floors of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, incorporating photo archives and salvaged relics from the site's previous entertainment venues.
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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.