A 120 room hotel will reopen in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 3-chome district on September 29, giving travel advisors another accommodation option close to one of the city’s busiest transport and entertainment hubs. Reservations are already open.
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku sits among the cinemas, theatres, cafés and small dining venues that define this part of the neighbourhood. The 14 storey property is an eight minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station’s East Exit and one minute from Shinjuku 3-chome Station.
The hotel’s redesign draws on the area’s film, theatre and jazz connections rather than presenting a generic Tokyo interior. Its guests only Re:cord Lounge takes its cues from a jazz club, with records available to play throughout the day.
Breakfast will be served in the lounge from 7am to 11am, with takeaway boxes available for guests who prefer to eat in their rooms. From 11:30am, the space becomes a casual lounge where guests can select records, prepare their own melon sodas and order cocktails, mocktails or sparkling wine.
Room design also reflects the surrounding district. The 39 square metre 3chome Collective Twin includes references to cinemas, theatres and local bar culture, with a large screen, counter seating, sofa, kitchen, microwave and washer dryer. It accommodates up to four guests.
For families and small groups, the 47 square metre Signature Family room sleeps four and includes a kitchen, microwave, washer dryer and separate bathroom. Only one of these rooms is located on each floor between levels three and 13, providing additional space for luggage and longer stays.
Other categories include the 30 square metre Deluxe Twin for up to three guests, the Deluxe King and the more compact Superior Queen. Most rooms include a washer dryer and microwave, while selected categories add kitchen facilities, making the property suitable for clients planning longer Tokyo visits.
For Australian travel agents, the reopening adds a practical option for independent travellers, repeat Japan visitors and families wanting easy rail access without staying directly beside Shinjuku Station. Its neighbourhood focus may also appeal to clients interested in experiencing Tokyo beyond the major shopping and sightseeing areas.
