Kimpton SHINJUKU TOKYO, an IHG Hotel

I stayed at the Kimpton for two nights at the end of a two week solo holiday in Japan. This was a bit of a splurge after staying at all Japanese based hotels for the trip. I used to stay at Kimptons frequently when I was a work traveler in the past but had not stayed in one overseas. This is, by far, the best Kimpton I've ever stayed in. 1) Service is impeccable and the staff is well trained, friendly and helpful. As a solo traveler, I so appreciated the time each staff person took to ask me about my holiday and where I was from. To be clear, I opened the door to these conversations, I imagine they are well trained to also know when someone wants to be left alone. 2) I booked a King Essential room. I had a corner room on the 9th floor with panoramic views. The room has automated black out shades and diffusing shades. The bed was very comfortable (firm but soft top) and the bedding made me want to stay in bed all day and stare out at the view. 3) Complementary morning drinks and wine reception in the evening on the 16th floor. Great view and a fun place to chat if traveling solo. 4) Easy walk to Shinjuku Station with both high end dining and wonderful casual, local places for sushi, ramen, gyoza and takoyaki. 4) Worth mentioning again: the staff is wonderful. I will stay here again on my next visit to Japan.

Fantastic stay at the hotel. Great rooms, perfect location and incredible staff. Can’t wait to stay there again.

Relatively close to shinjuku station with a few konbini options less than a 1min walk from the property. Everytime im in tokyo i stay here!