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The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku
THE KNOT

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Design Social Local
Central

Renovated 2018   $$

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku, vibe

Vibe

Facing Shinjuku Central Park, the ground floor buzzes from morning bakery runs to evening tapas and occasional DJ sets.

“Parkside urban hangout”

Design

Minimalist rooms in deep blues and grays overlook Shinjuku Central Park and the Tokyo government skyline.

Social

MORETHAN TAPAS LOUNGE operates as an all-day lounge with afternoon cafe and occasional DJ nights.

Local

Across from Shinjuku Central Park, with tokyobike rentals for exploring Shinjuku and nearby neighborhoods.

Central

In Nishi-Shinjuku facing Shinjuku Central Park, four minutes on foot from Tochomae Station.

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Rooms

Compact, sober rooms use palettes of deep blue and slate gray, with select layouts framing views across Shinjuku Central Park.

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Wellness

A ground-floor gym houses Technogym equipment, while on-site tokyobike rentals let you explore the surrounding streets and park trails.

Eat & drink

Grab fresh pastries at Morethan Bakery, share Spanish tapas on the ground floor, or head upstairs for seasonal grill fare.

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The neighborhood

Shinjuku Central Park sits directly across the street, while Tochomae Station is a four-minute walk for easy subway connections.

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Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.

Three vibes and a scene on every hotel we rate

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