Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Shinagawa Station · 2 min walk (JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Tokaido Main Line)
- Hours
- Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is a massive, entertainment-packed high-rise complex located directly across from one of Tokyo's most connected transit hubs. Ideal for families and active travelers, it offers far more than just lodging, boasting its own aquarium, bowling alley, movie theater, and multiple dining options. Expect a bustling, city-within-a-city atmosphere with comfortable rooms and incredible skyline views.
What Japanese guides note
Because the hotel complex comprises four distinct towers—Main, Annex, East, and N Tower—each with its own lobby and reception desks, travelers should confirm their designated building before leaving Shinagawa Station's Takanawa Exit. Although the Shinagawa Prince site lacks a traditional Japanese garden, guests can board the free shuttle bus from the Main Tower entrance to stroll through the historic 20,000-square-meter garden shared by neighboring Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa. Check-in at the East Tower is arranged primarily through automated cashless kiosks, requiring cash payers to check in via staffed counters.
Details from local sources
- The hotel opened on July 11, 1978, on the former site of the Tokyo residence of Duke Motomichi Mori. [source]
- A free circular shuttle bus departs from the Main Tower entrance, connecting guests to three Prince sister hotels across the Takanawa area. [source]
- Guests staying in the N Tower receive complimentary access to a 17th-floor business lounge and a light breakfast named N's MORNING served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. [source]
- Self-check-in kiosks installed beside the front desks across all four towers operate strictly via cashless payment methods. [source]
Insider Tip
Book a room in the Main or Annex towers on a high floor for the best views of Tokyo Tower and the city skyline.
Frequently asked
Which tower should I go to when arriving for check-in?
The hotel consists of four separate buildings: Main Tower, Annex Tower, East Tower, and N Tower. Each building maintains its own front desk and self-service check-in kiosks, so guests should check their reservation confirmation and proceed directly to the specific tower corresponding to their booked room type.
Can hotel guests ride a shuttle bus to nearby sister hotels?
Yes. A complimentary shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes from 8:00 AM to 9:20 PM between the Main Tower entrance and sister properties in the Takanawa area. It connects guests to The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa without reservations.
How do the self-check-in machines work and what payment is accepted?
Automated self-check-in kiosks are located beside front counters across all four towers. These machines exclusively accept cashless payment methods, including major credit cards, IC transit cards like Suica and PASMO, and QR code options. Guests planning to pay with cash or hotel vouchers must use the staffed reception desks instead.
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