Royal Park HotelvsHotel Century Southern Tower
Both Royal Park Hotel and Hotel Century Southern Tower are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Century Southern Tower scores slightly higher than Royal Park Hotel. Hotel Century Southern Tower has a TripExpert Score of 80 with endorsements from 10 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Royal Park Hotel
2-1-1 Nihombashi Kakigaracho, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8520
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The gargantuan Landmark Tower houses the Royal Park guest rooms on its fifty-second to Sixty-seventh floors, so spectacular views are guaranteed."
Fodor's
"A passageway connects this hotel to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, where you can easily catch a bus to Narita Airport, making the Royal Park a great one-night stopover option." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of the business and commercial center, next to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, this well-decked hotel has excellent transportation links."
Star Service
"This 20-story high-rise built in 1989 is solidly positioned as one of the stalwarts of the banking district." Full review
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Those wishing to explore the neighborhood can choose to rent a bicycle from the hotel.
Time Out
"The first hotel in Japan to equip all guest rooms with complimentary smartphones. Known as 'Handy', these let anyone staying at the hotel enjoy benefits such as unlimited local and international calls." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Royal Park Hotel is a large hotel with a good range of facilities, including several restaurants, a fitness center, and a full-size indoor swimming pool." Full review
Frommer's
"One of its greatest assets, aside from the friendly and superbly efficient staff and its interesting environs...rooms are a little bit dated for the price, but impeccably maintained." Full review
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.