Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Polished lodging with a rooftop bar and a French/Italian restaurant
About this hotel
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel is a polished four-star hotel a short walk from Golden Gai, the lanes of tiny bars on the east side of Shinjuku, so evenings out need no taxi and Shinjuku Station's JR, Odakyu and Keio lines are close for the next day's trains. The rooftop bar is the signature space, with a view over the district, and the French and Italian restaurant offers a sit-down dinner without leaving the building. An on-site art gallery gives the hotel more personality than a standard business tower. The design is modern and sleek, free Wi-Fi covers the whole property, and some rooms include a kitchen, useful on a longer stay. Parking is available. An 8.0 score from 3,364 reviews points to a reliable stay for leisure and business travellers.
- Rooftop bar
- Restaurant
- Art gallery
- Parking available
Our take
I would book Shinjuku Granbell Hotel for its personality: a rooftop bar, an art gallery and a French and Italian restaurant are unusual extras for a city hotel. It is a short walk from Golden-Gai, so evenings are easy to fill, and some rooms have a kitchen for longer stays. A score of 8 across more than 3,300 reviews confirms the appeal. Light sleepers who want a quiet residential street should look further away.
- Head to the rooftop bar in the evening for city views and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Explore Shinjuku Golden-Gai, which is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, for unique nightlife.
- If you plan to cook, consider booking a room with a kitchen for added convenience.
Why we love it
- The stylish rooftop bar
- On-site French/Italian restaurant
- Proximity to Shinjuku Golden-Gai
- Art gallery within the hotel
Why guests love itShinjuku Granbell Hotel is a 4-star address a short walk from Shinjuku Golden-Gai, an area better known for its tiny bars than for family outings, so parents should expect a lively evening atmosphere. On the plus side, some rooms include a kitchen, which helps with children's meals, and there is a French and Italian restaurant on site. Free Wi-Fi and parking complete the picture, and more than 3,300 guests give it a score of 8.