Lonely Planet Review

Choose a view from these plain but upscale rooms - winter views of Mt Fuji are possible from some rooms, while Shinjuku-gyoen is visible on the opposite side. Great location at a fair price for these spectacular Shinjuku views.

Graced with expansive views on all sides, this Shinjuku monolith is very reasonably priced for the intangible sense of space those wide windows will bestow. If it weren't so central and convenient, the views would be this place's winning hand. But it offers more than just a pretty space - in addition to the huge views, the Southern Tower has three distinct restaurants serving excellent cuisine, and the lobby lounge is a lovely setting for brunch, high tea and cocktails. The usual perks of this hotel standard apply; such as free high-speed Internet access, English-language satellite TV and large, comfortable beds. In the bathrooms you'll find lower, flatter bathtubs than in most Tokyo hotels. In the minibars you'll find a whole lotta nothing, but there's a convenience store in the hotel where you can stock up.