Pros
- Located in the middle of Shinjuku and close to the train station
- Pleasant rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges
- Some rooms offer scenic city views
- Two on-site restaurants and a cafe
- Breakfast service available for an extra fee
- Meeting rooms and conference center
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- On-site parking available (for a fee)
Cons
- Guest rooms and bathrooms are small
- Some rooms show signs of wear and tear
- Guests have complained of cleanliness issues
Bottom Line
The best thing about the mid-range Shinjuku Prince Hotel is its location in the bustling area of Shinjuku, close to the train and subway station that gives easy access across the city. This is a large 571-room high-rise hotel offering pleasant rooms with modern amenities, some with scenic city views. Like other Tokyo hotels, the Standard Rooms are small and bathrooms are tiny, but Deluxe Rooms offer more space and seating areas. The hotel is going through a refurbishment and the lobby got a fresh new look in February 2016. On-site features include two restaurants and a cafe, a breakfast service (charged extra), and free Wi-Fi. Travelers should compare rates with the newly renovated E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku, which is also conveniently located, but does not offer breakfast.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Oyster Awards
Scene
Large business hotel with little atmosphere
This red brick high-rise hotel soars above a railway bridge in a busy part of Shinjuku, and is surrounded by other high-rise buildings. Shinjuku Prince Hotel is similar to many other mid-range business hotels all over Japan, which offer a minimum of comfort and service, but little character or atmosphere. The previously outdated lobby area (pictured in photos) was completely renovated in February 2016 and fitted with more contemporary-looking green and turquoise patterned carpets as well as chic lime-green chairs and stools, which give the vast space a fresh, updated look. The hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers, and its on-site restaurants and cafe also attract locals.
Location
In Shinjuku, close to Kabukicho entertainment district
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is located in the middle of a lively part of the Shinjuku district, just a few minutes' walk from the Kabukicho entertainment and nightlife district known for its many adult bars and shops. Shinjuku station, the busiest station in the world, is also within walking distance. There are many cafes and restaurants to choose from in the immediate vicinity, and this is also a popular shopping area, with many department stores and luxury boutiques.
- Four-minute walk to Kabukicho entertainment district
- Five-minute walk to Golden Gai nightlife district
- Seven-minute walk to Shinjuku subway and train station
- 15-minute walk to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- 19 minutes to Meiji Shrine by public transit
- 22 minutes to Yoyogi Park by public transit
- 22 minutes to Tokyo station by public transit
- 30 minutes to Tokyo Imperial Palace by public transit
- 35-minute drive to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (or 44 minutes by public transit)
- 35 minutes to Hara Museum of Contemporary Art by train
- 36 minutes to Senso-ji temple by public transit
- 70 minutes to Tokyo Narita International Airport by public transit
Rooms
Simple rooms with mini-fridges and robes -- but some are more spacious and decorated than others
Standard Rooms at Shinjuku Prince Hotel are clean, but feature bland decor and are tight on space, with little room to fit luggage for two people. These rooms have cramped bathrooms equipped with functional Japanese-style fittings: small bathtubs with showerheads, small sinks, and electronic toilets. Deluxe Rooms offer a lot more comfort: these rooms are bigger and have a seating area with a sofa and coffee table. Also, more effort has been made with the decor: A few framed photographic prints on the walls add interesting accents, while lamps provide mood lighting. Bathrooms are also more spacious in these rooms, and some have a vanity sink located in the entrance hall.
All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and safes, but no electric kettles. Other extras include hairdryers, free toiletries, robes, and slippers. The rooms on higher floors have scenic views over the city. Note that past guests have complained of cleanliness issues, problems with the air-conditioning, and signs of wear and tear, like stained sofas, peeling paint on doors, and torn curtains.
Features
Two on-site restaurants, bar, conference center, and free Wi-Fi
Shinjuku Prince Hotel has the expected amenities of a mid-range hotel catering to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel's Japanese restaurant, Fuga-Wafu, is located on the 25th floor, offering a lunch and dinner menu of popular local dishes, accompanied by scenic city views. It also has an attached bar. The Prince Viking restaurant serves buffet meals with a variety of Western and Japanese foods, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Western-style breakfast served here (charged extra) gets mixed reviews, however. The Station Café & Bar is open all day, serving drinks and snacks. The hotel also has a conference center and meeting rooms that can be booked for an extra fee. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel. On-site parking is available for an extra fee.
Related Hotels
Scene
Large business hotel with little atmosphere
This red brick high-rise hotel soars above a railway bridge in a busy part of Shinjuku, and is surrounded by other high-rise buildings. Shinjuku Prince Hotel is similar to many other mid-range business hotels all over Japan, which offer a minimum of comfort and service, but little character or atmosphere. The previously outdated lobby area (pictured in photos) was completely renovated in February 2016 and fitted with more contemporary-looking green and turquoise patterned carpets as well as chic lime-green chairs and stools, which give the vast space a fresh, updated look. The hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers, and its on-site restaurants and cafe also attract locals.
Location
In Shinjuku, close to Kabukicho entertainment district
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is located in the middle of a lively part of the Shinjuku district, just a few minutes' walk from the Kabukicho entertainment and nightlife district known for its many adult bars and shops. Shinjuku station, the busiest station in the world, is also within walking distance. There are many cafes and restaurants to choose from in the immediate vicinity, and this is also a popular shopping area, with many department stores and luxury boutiques.
- Four-minute walk to Kabukicho entertainment district
- Five-minute walk to Golden Gai nightlife district
- Seven-minute walk to Shinjuku subway and train station
- 15-minute walk to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- 19 minutes to Meiji Shrine by public transit
- 22 minutes to Yoyogi Park by public transit
- 22 minutes to Tokyo station by public transit
- 30 minutes to Tokyo Imperial Palace by public transit
- 35-minute drive to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (or 44 minutes by public transit)
- 35 minutes to Hara Museum of Contemporary Art by train
- 36 minutes to Senso-ji temple by public transit
- 70 minutes to Tokyo Narita International Airport by public transit
Rooms
Simple rooms with mini-fridges and robes -- but some are more spacious and decorated than others
Standard Rooms at Shinjuku Prince Hotel are clean, but feature bland decor and are tight on space, with little room to fit luggage for two people. These rooms have cramped bathrooms equipped with functional Japanese-style fittings: small bathtubs with showerheads, small sinks, and electronic toilets. Deluxe Rooms offer a lot more comfort: these rooms are bigger and have a seating area with a sofa and coffee table. Also, more effort has been made with the decor: A few framed photographic prints on the walls add interesting accents, while lamps provide mood lighting. Bathrooms are also more spacious in these rooms, and some have a vanity sink located in the entrance hall.
All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and safes, but no electric kettles. Other extras include hairdryers, free toiletries, robes, and slippers. The rooms on higher floors have scenic views over the city. Note that past guests have complained of cleanliness issues, problems with the air-conditioning, and signs of wear and tear, like stained sofas, peeling paint on doors, and torn curtains.
Features
Two on-site restaurants, bar, conference center, and free Wi-Fi
Shinjuku Prince Hotel has the expected amenities of a mid-range hotel catering to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel's Japanese restaurant, Fuga-Wafu, is located on the 25th floor, offering a lunch and dinner menu of popular local dishes, accompanied by scenic city views. It also has an attached bar. The Prince Viking restaurant serves buffet meals with a variety of Western and Japanese foods, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Western-style breakfast served here (charged extra) gets mixed reviews, however. The Station Café & Bar is open all day, serving drinks and snacks. The hotel also has a conference center and meeting rooms that can be booked for an extra fee. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel. On-site parking is available for an extra fee.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Swim-Up Bar
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