Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 4 min walk (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Toei Oedo Line)
- Hours
- Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Tucked away in the vibrant Kabukicho district, Shinjuku Granbell Hotel is a stylish boutique property known for its edgy, art-focused design and creative room layouts. It is an ideal base for travelers wanting to be steps away from Shinjuku's legendary nightlife, Golden Gai alleys, and endless dining options. Guests can expect cozy but highly functional rooms, an on-site art gallery, and a fantastic rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the neon-lit Tokyo skyline.
What Japanese guides note
The property stands on the northeastern edge of Kabukicho 2-chome, placing it closer to Higashi-Shinjuku Station Exit A1 than to the main JR Shinjuku Station exits. Walking from Higashi-Shinjuku bypasses the crowded entertainment alleys of central Kabukicho. While the interior of the 13th-floor rooftop bar is non-smoking, smoking is permitted on the open terrace section.
Details from local sources
- The 13th-floor rooftop bar waives its 500-yen cover charge and accepts table reservations exclusively for hotel overnight guests. [source]
- Guest rooms and public interiors were designed around an Asian collaboration theme involving 22 creators from Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Cambodia. [source]
- The 12th-floor venue restaurant G serves a 30-dish buffet breakfast for 2,500 yen between 7:00 and 10:30. [source]
- On-site mechanical parking accommodates 33 standard passenger cars for 2,000 yen per night and requires telephone reservation in advance. [source]
- The second floor houses a 24-hour coin laundry where a combined two-hour wash and dry cycle costs 700 yen. [source]
- An automated foreign currency exchange machine in the first-floor lobby operates 24 hours and converts 14 foreign currencies into yen. [source]
Insider Tip
Book a Club Room or Suite to enjoy complimentary access to the exclusive roof-top club lounge for free evening drinks and snacks.
Frequently asked
Which train station provides the fastest access to Shinjuku Granbell Hotel?
Higashi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin and Toei Oedo lines is closest, situated four minutes away on foot from Exit A1. Shinjuku-sanchome Station is roughly a seven-minute walk from Exit E1, while JR Shinjuku Station East Exit takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Can non-hotel guests visit the rooftop bar?
Yes. Roof top bar & terrace G welcomes non-staying patrons starting at 17:00 Monday through Saturday and 14:00 on Sundays and holidays. Non-guests pay a 500-yen table charge per person, whereas registered hotel guests enter free of the charge.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. The first floor features 24-hour automated check-in kiosks compatible with credit cards and pre-paid bookings, allowing arrivals up to 02:00.
Is breakfast served on-site?
Yes. Restaurant G on the 12th floor provides a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 to 10:30 with last entry at 10:00. The buffet features more than 30 Japanese and Western dishes and costs 2,500 yen including tax.
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