APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower, in Shinjuku Ward, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: a short ride from the main sights, a detail that consistently shows up in what…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower, in Shinjuku Ward, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: a short ride from the main sights, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Inside, the rooms are practical, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. With well over 24,600 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €55 a night and the value score puts it in a fair-value bracket compared with similar properties. It's the kind of Tokyo property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.