Sakura Hotel JimbochovsHotel Century Southern Tower
Sakura Hotel Jimbocho and Hotel Century Southern Tower are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Century Southern Tower scores significantly higher than Sakura Hotel Jimbocho. Hotel Century Southern Tower comes in at #21 in Tokyo with approval from 10 reviewers such as concierge.com, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Sakura Hotel Jimbocho
2-21-4 Jimbocho Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0051
From $17/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"With both dorm bunks and private rooms, this member of the Sakura group falls somewhere between a cheap hotel and a hostel."
Frommer's
"Popular with backpackers, this inexpensive property in central Tokyo offers dormitory beds and sparsely furnished tiny singles, doubles... and twins with bunk beds." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ideally located in the center of the Kanda-Jimbocho book quarter... this small hotel is geared towards accom modating foreign guests."
Time Out
"Of all the budget hotels and ryokan in Tokyo, this is the most central, located in the Jimbocho district just a mile or so north of the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Sakura Hotel is a great budget option with a sociable atmosphere." 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.