Skyscraper hospitality flagship
Twin high-rise towers rise above Nishi-Shinjuku, buzzing with international travelers, classic hospitality, and panoramic views from top-floor observation lounges.
What it’s good at
Notable
Premier Grand rooms include dedicated check-in, seasonal afternoon tea, and evening cocktails at the forty-fifth-floor Club Lounge.
Notable
Japan's first high-rise hotel welcomes guests since 1971 with vintage whisky service at Main Bar Brillant.
Listed
Sky Plaza Ibasho on the forty-seventh floor offers open-plan seating, co-working desks, and high-altitude city vistas.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Nishi-Shinjuku high-rise district, the hotel sits a five-minute walk from the bustling west exit of Shinjuku Station.
The rooms
Premier Grand rooms frame sweeping skyline views, appointed with natural woods, neutral tones, deep Japanese soaking tubs, and soft Imabari towels.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The seventh-floor outdoor Sky Pool opens for summer swimming directly beneath the surrounding Shinjuku skyscrapers.
The spa and tea room
Massages at the thirty-fourth-floor Sky Salon overlook the skyline, and a tenth-floor tearoom hosts traditional matcha ceremonies.
At the table
An outpost of celebrated Sushi Kyubey serves counter-side nigiri, and Sky Lounge Aurora pours cocktails over panoramic city views.
How it began
Opened in 1971 as Tokyo's first skyscraper hotel, the landmark debuted modernist interiors shaped by industrial designer Isamu Kenmochi.
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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.