APA HOTEL SHINJUKU KABUKICHO TOWER, Tokyo

The hotel sits in the vibrant Kabukicho area, surrounded by endless dining, shopping, and nightlife options. JR Shinjuku Station (East Exit) is a 6-minute walk, and Seibu-Shinjuku Station is only 2 minutes away. Higashi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Sanchome, and Shinjuku-Nishiguchi stations are all within walking distance, making it easy to reach Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (9-minute train ride) and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (15-minute walk). The nearest airport is Haneda International Airport, a 45-minute drive, but the limousine bus stop at Kabukicho Tower is just a 2-minute walk. The area is very lively, especially at night, which can lead to noise on lower floors facing the street.

All rooms are air-conditioned and carpeted, though temperature control is centrally managed - heating or cooling cannot be adjusted individually. The windows do not open for security reasons, but an air purifier is provided. Rooms include a single, double, or twin bed (bed length 195 cm), with twin rooms located one per floor and no connecting rooms. The private bathroom is small but well-equipped, with a hairdryer, towels, slippers, and free toiletries. The room size is typical for Tokyo budget hotels; some rooms may feel tight for two people with large suitcases, but the layout is practical for short stays. Trouser press, free WiFi, and a 50-inch TV are provided in all rooms.

A Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast is served daily on the second floor from 07:00 to 09:30. The cost is 2000 JPY if purchased the day before, or 2300 JPY on the day. The restaurant, Common Cafe, offers European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 07:00 to 23:30. There is also a coffee house on-site and a snack bar. The surrounding area is packed with restaurants, bars, and convenience stores within a short walk, including options like Ramen Jiro Kabukicho and Itamae Sushi Shinjuku Toho (both 0.5 km away). The hotel cannot make restaurant reservations on behalf of guests.

The top-floor spa features an open-air bath and a public bath, both free for guests to use. The baths are separated for men and women, with an indoor and an outdoor area offering views of the Kabukicho Tower. Opening hours are 15:00 to midnight and 06:00 to 10:00. Tattoos must be concealed; small tattoos can be covered with a sticker provided at the front desk. Massage services are available for an additional charge. There is no swimming pool, hot spring, or separate spa facility. A washing machine and dryer are available on the 28th floor, but queues can occur.