Hotel Niwa TokyovsHotel Century Southern Tower
Hotel Niwa Tokyo and Hotel Century Southern Tower are both praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Century Southern Tower is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Niwa Tokyo. Hotel Century Southern Tower is ranked #28 in Tokyo with positive reviews from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo
1-1-16 Misakicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0061
From $86/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Concierge
"Hotel Niwa in central Tokyo takes the concept of a ryokan... and updates it to the needs of 21st-century travelers."
Fodor's
"Traditional and contemporary elements come together to make the Niwa Tokyo a prized little boutique hotel in the middle of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Niwa aspires to a minimal Japanese design aesthetic without sacrificing quality or forfeiting the mod-cons." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"For a bargain price this central hotel has much to offer, including good-sized rooms with modern Japanese decor, two restaurants, and a rooftop garden."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located on a relatively quiet street in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district, the 238-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Niwa Tokyo features clean, modern decor with traditional Japanese elements." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The concept is ‘Edo sophistication’ and the interior is brought together with subdued colours and fuses traditional Japanese with modern elements."
Hotel Century Southern Tower
2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture 151-8583
From $475/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This smart, stylish hotel is better value than many of its older rivals in Nishi-Shinjuku."
Concierge
"This hotel has long been a favorite among Tokyo visitors-in-the-know for its very convenient location... and for its breathtaking views without the usual sky-high rates."
Fodor's
"The sparse offerings at the Century... are more than compensated for by the hotel's reasonable prices and wonderful location." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This hotel occupies the 19-35th floors of the Odakyu Southern Tower; the lobby is on the 20th floor."
Travel + Leisure
"Located on the 20th through 35th floors of the Southern Tower building just above Shinjuku station, the Hotel Century Southern Tower is known for its offering of views in every direction." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on Shinjuku’s Southern Terrace, and with guest rooms from the 20th floor up, the Hotel Century offers superb views of the area’s sights and lights."
Time Out
"Just a three minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku station, this city hotel makes the most of its convenient location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is one of the best deals for accommodation in Shinjuku, considering the central location, just a couple minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale property occupying 17 upper floors of a skyscraper. The 375 guest rooms are light-filled and decorated in a simple and tasteful modern style." Full review
Frommer's
"Conveniently located amid the skyscrapers of Shinjuku and connected to Takashimaya Shinjuku...this superb choice offers smallish rooms with a view, at a fraction of the price of nearby competitors." Full review
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Couples might note, however, that doubles are much smaller than twins.