U-Hotel Takadanobaba  

In lively Takadanobaba, Tokyo — a short hop from Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Waseda University and the Samurai Museum. Family-friendly and ideal for long-term stays, this compact hotel puts you in the middle of Shinjuku’s shopping and nightlife buzz.

Built in 2020 with a smoke-free policy, U-Hotel Takadanobaba keeps things modern and minimal. Nine air-conditioned rooms feature fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes and in-room washers and dryers. Rooms include showers, slippers, desks and electric kettles, and English-speaking staff are on hand.

Stand-out perks include high-speed Wi‑Fi, kitchenette with microwave, on-site laundry facilities and air conditioning. Housekeeping is available on request — wake up to the city buzz and come back to a warm fireplace after a day out.

High-speed internet throughout and in-room desks make remote work and study easy.

Rooms have kitchenettes, microwaves and electric kettles for easy self-catering and quick breakfasts. When you want to eat out, Takadanobaba and nearby Shinjuku offer plenty of local bites and late-night ramen spots.