Century Southern Tower Hotel

Efficient and friendly check-in and checkout.

Room was small but comfortable and well arranged.

Walked to Meiji-Jing Shrine from the hotel.

Shinjuku Station is close to the hotel but so is Yoyogi station for the JR line, which was super convenient.

the view from our room was incredible we got a view of fuji one morning coulsnt fault the view at all. the rooms were clean and simplistic large space plenty of room to move around. not much choice in terms of food there was a cafe and I believe 1 restaurant although I may be wrong on this. the location was brilliant right near the station, plenty of food choices close by. the bar strangley never seemed to be open im not sure what the opening times were but one night we tried to go in at 8pm and was told it was closed the other night it was just before 8 and was told it was closed however there was 2 people sat at a table in there so dont know if they had just closed of a private meeting was on.
the hotel facilities were minimal in my opinion however the view and quality of the room itself would still encourage me to come again

The breakfast buffet and the room was amazing! The staff were also super kind. The laundry service also wasn't bad and was pretty affordable!

There are two things that really stand out about this hotel: the location, and the views.

Access to trains and buses at this hotel is excellent as it is attached to an elevated promenade, meaning you have an easy walk to Shinjuku Station, or Yoyogi Station. There are also lots of stores and restaurants in the area, which was nice as we could wind down our days with some shopping and dining near the hotel.
The hotel itself seems more business focused. It's not the kind of hotel where you'll spend the evening in the lobby, and there isn't a pool or spa. We liked that as it meant our evenings were nice and quiet, even being right by the train station and Shinjuku.

The panoramic rooms are huge with amazing views of the city. On one of our more restful days, we spent a big portion of our evening watching the nighttime city views. It’s stunning. One downside with the panoramic views - it can get very warm and sunny during the day with the blinds open, so you may end up closing the blinds and then you don’t get the great view. It wasn’t a huge problem as we were there when the days were shorter, and often out of the hotel during the day.

Everything else about the room was fine. It seems like it hasn’t been updated in a while, but it was clean and comfortable. The mattress was on the firmer side and comfortable. The bathroom and closet, however, were both quite small, which was surprising when the rest of the room had so much space. The toilet and shower are both in the same room, which isn’t a dealbreaker but stood out compared to other hotels we stayed at during our trip. Tall folks might have a bit of trouble in these showers too.

Hotel staff were friendly, but we only interacted at check-in and checkout, and at the restaurant. Everyone we spoke to seemed to be proficient in English, which was helpful. Breakfast was also good, though a bit expensive. I did appreciate the various vegan and vegetarian options, and clear labeling on foods.

If you want a practical hotel with incredible views, a great location, and very large rooms (if you book a panoramic view room) it’s a solid spot.

good corporate hotel near Shinjuku station. in all my travels in Japan this was the poorest but perfectly serviceable breakfast. would recommend scenic room just for the fun of watching the night develop.

Checked in on 01Dec25 with my wife and this is the first time we stay with this hotel. Other than the convenience of airport limousine stopping at its doorstep, the location is also right in the heart of Shinjuku where you can get everything only steps away.
The interior of the hotel is modernly decorated and giving you a comfortable but not cautious feeling. The check-in lobby is located in the 20th floor of the building where it is spacious and with plenty of privacy as only hotel guests are there to rest before or after checking in.

The South Court lounge at the lobby overlooking the night view of Shinjuku through the large glass window, a nice place for a drink and chatting. The lady who checked us in was so helpful and every question we asked were answered with alternatives.

The twin room we have, 2375, is in reasonable size, clean and tidy. However, USB plugs for charging is not available inside the room. Not many choices for TV channels. No HBO or other movie channels, no sports channels. For foreigners you might have to repeatedly watching news the whole night. The bathtub is a bit slippery for taking shower as the slip-resistant on the surface of the bathtub is not strong enough to hold when you move around with shower gel on your body. The position of the metal handle on the wall is too low to catch when you slipped, especially for elderly people. Noises from upper floor were heard from time to time especially in the evening. It sounds very much like flushing toilet.

The restaurant at the lobby provides quite a tasty breakfast buffet but the variety of foods are quite limited. Charging JPY3800 per person is a bit too expensive. Throughout our stay, the housekeeping has been doing a good job to keep the room clean and tidy. Change of towels and slippers were carried out properly every day.

On the quiet side of Shinjuku Station. Easy to find once you're oriented to the area. Very convenient. Has airport Limo bus pick-up on location (ground floor). The standard king room was a good size, large enough to spread out two people's luggage plus a king bed, though the bed wasn't very comfortable. Room amenities were pretty basic. No minibar, but there is a small mini-fridge. We would definitely consider staying here again if in Shinjuku, but would also consider other options due to the uncomfortable bed.

We stayed here for three nights on our way from London to Sydney and we had a great room. It's not cheap but reasonable value considering the size of our room, the tremendous view and the central Shinjuku location. However, we also stayed for one night on our way back to London and the room we were given was very small and very uncomfortable for essentially the same price as the earlier stay. I normally would have complained on the spot but we were very squeezed for time.

A very nice hotel in a great location
Room was good with a great view
Breakfast was good and a nice setting
The only reason for giving only 4 stars is the lack of a proper hotel bar
The lounge closed at 7 o’clock and while you could have a drink later in part of the restaurant it was not really a hotel bar
Shame to not make use of the great view in the evening but this bother some people
But otherwise we enjoyed our stay

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Century Southern Tower with another couple for a two night post-cruise stay in September 2025.
We found the hotel to be in an ideal location for sightseeing around Tokyo. The metro is walkable within minutes from the hotel and for more local journey’s we used the local taxi’s which were frequent and relatively cost effective.
We arrived early morning, having exited the cruise ship first thing. Despite a polite request we were not able to check in to our rooms until the stated 3pm, which we understand but was a little disappointing.
With the hotel being situated in a high tower all the rooms have a great view of Tokyo. The rooms were functional clean and tidy and a reasonable size for a city hotel.
Breakfast was good quality and plentiful and all staff were polite and helpful.
All in all we had a pleasant stay. The hotel is in a great location and is good quality, clean and the staff efficient.

I can’t recommend this hotel enough. It was in the perfect location to explore Tokyo. I was on a solo trip and never felt unsafe. The employees were absolutely lovely. I booked the room with breakfast included and it was well worth it. The room was a decent size and the view from my room was spectacular. I would happily stay here again.

Stayed for 4d3n in southern tower king room. It is just a normal business hotel. I feel we are only paying for size and location. It is bigger than the average Japanese hotel but smaller in reality than photos. Located just right outside New south exit of shinjuku station, easy access to the malls. Room smelled musty when we entered especially the bathroom. Nice view from our room on the 30th floor.

I am happy they are able to meet my request of iron and body scale. Wished the room was brighter and modern though. It is quite dated. They are going eco so no bottled water in the room, have to get from dispenser machine outside lift lobby.

Not an issue.

7-11 on the first floor.

Pillows were way too soft and flat, not the most comfortable.

Easy to arrange luggage delivery to our next hotel in Kyoto.

Overall we like the location but the quality of the room does not justify for the price paid per night.

Will I stay again? Probably yes, for the location and room size, but only if the price is right.

Last hotel we stayed at before flying out. Staff were helpful and friendly. Location good to walk to most things and close to the train station. Had a very early flight so unable to eat breakfast in house but staff happy to arrange a takeaway breakfast that was more than adequate.

We have been returning to Century Southern a few times but this time around the experience was particularly disappointing because it was obvious standards had gone down. It was particularly apparent with the breakfast spread which has become downsized post covid. Selection was limited for a luxury hotel this size, with the Japanese section tucked into an obscure corner, and the spread was boringly the same for the 4 days we were there, with absolutely no variations. We would have been better off not paying for hotel breakfast to eat in any of the eating places nearby.

Inflexibility was another negative. We dined in their main restaurant after checking in the night we returned from Kamikochi, and were surprised that we could not charge the bill to our room. Laundry service was another near mishap. I had sent an item for washing before 1000, expecting it to be returned to the room before 1830 pm the same day, as stated in the order form. Thankfully I remembered to check whilst packing for departure the next day. Was told that I had to go down to the reception to collect and pay for it. This is the height of inconvenience for guests.

What grated most was the misleading representation of room type on their agent-appointed website. We booked a scenic king room which featured a panoramic corner view of the city, but was assigned a regular room, albeit with a view. When queried, the front desk assigned blame on their agent, saying they had raised this matter with them before. This is totally unacceptable as it is tantamount to misrepresentation. Matter was compounded because the staff at the reception are not too conversant in English, making it difficult to get the point across.

Unless we need to be within easy walking distance of the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal, we would not contemplate booking into Century Southern again, which is not cheap by any standard as well.

After a 10 hour flight having the Haneda Airport Limousine bus drop you att he front door of your hotel SUCH A WONDERFUL TRANSPORT OPTION.
The reception staff were very welcoming and were always happy and so polite to help with whatever I needed. My room was spacious immaculately clean, bathroom and accessories always refilled daily. The buffet breakfast option had plenty of choices.
Location location location - 5 minute walk to Shinjuku major station, 15 minute walk to Shinjuku gardens to avoid the busyness of Tokyo. 711 Starbucks bakeries and variety of shops all 5 minute walk or less.Dinner dining at the hotel is a very special experience impeccable service.
Highly recommend Hotel Century Southern Tower

Couple travelling. 1st time in Tokyo. Nice comfortable hotel. Spacious. Reception not on main floor which was confusing. Lower floors are offices.

This hotel was outstanding, clean, good sized room, great views and staff were very helpful.

Very well located but a bit outdated hotel.

Excellent

Great location - easy access to trains. Handy to see Shinjuku and its attractions.