Tokyo · Okubo | Pre-Opening Room-Selection Guide
Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo
Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo
Scheduled to open on 28 October 2026. This guide covers Okubo access, Studio rooms from 25 sqm, family and multi-bedroom layouts, and why kitchen and laundry facilities must be checked by room category.
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Ask About In-Room Facilities and Sleeping Arrangements First, Then Plan a Longer Stay
- The hotel is officially scheduled to open on 28 October 2026, so this article introduces it based on its opening plans.
- About 3 minutes from JR Okubo Station, about 7 minutes from Shin-Okubo, and about 18 minutes from Shinjuku.
- Some room types have a kitchen and a washer-dryer; for family rooms, check the actual sleeping arrangement for each room one by one.
If you are staying in Tokyo for more than a night or two, I would also make “can I live normally here” part of the room criteria. Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo is in Hyakunincho, with layouts ranging from Studios to family and multi-bedroom apartments — appealing if you travel with lots of luggage or companions on different schedules.
This is a pre-opening room-selection guide: the hotel is officially scheduled to open on 28 October 2026, and I compare it using the published room types, access, and living facilities, without drawing conclusions about the stay experience at a brand-new property in advance.
Okubo and Shin-Okubo Are Two Different Stations — Choose by Route First
The hotel address is 2-27-7 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward. Officially, it is about a 3-minute walk from JR Okubo Station, about 7 minutes from Shin-Okubo Station, and about 18 minutes from Shinjuku Station. I would plan Okubo Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line local service and Shin-Okubo Station on the Yamanote Line separately, and not treat two similarly named stations as the same station.
Taking one stop from Shinjuku to Okubo and walking over from Shinjuku with your luggage are two different choices. Travelling light, walking lets you get to know the neighbourhood along the way; with a large suitcase or a stroller, I would first compare the transfer distance and station lifts, then decide how to cover the last stretch.
The official walking information does not fully mark which exits at this station suit luggage lifts, so I would ask the hotel before departure for the nearest step-free route. Do not automatically apply “three minutes” to every exit, and do not leave out the time from the platform to the street.
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
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Studios Start at 25 sqm, but Not Every Room Has a Kitchen and Washing Machine
The official opening information divides this building into hotel rooms and serviced residences, so when choosing a room, first clarify which category your booking falls into. In-room kitchens and washer-dryers are only in designated categories; just because the brand markets apartment-style stays, do not assume a basic Studio necessarily has all of them.
| Current official room types | Size reference | How I would choose |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Studio Twin / Studio Deluxe | 25 sqm | For a short stay for two, compare bed types and the third person’s sleeping place first |
| Studio Deluxe Twin | 29 sqm | Travelling with twin beds and wanting a bit more room to move |
| 1 Bedroom | 55 sqm | Wanting to keep resting and sleeping areas separate |
| 1 Bedroom Deluxe / Premier | 58 sqm / 66 sqm | Staying longer and needing a larger living room and facilities |
| Family Room / with Bunk | 55 sqm / 54 sqm | For larger families, check each bed and bunk bed one by one |
| 2 Bedroom | 59 sqm | Needing two bedrooms and valuing each other’s schedules |
I would put three questions before comparing prices: does it have the kitchen you need, is the laundry facility inside the room, and where does each companion actually sleep? Being able to accommodate three people does not mean three separate beds, and a larger family should not just look at the maximum occupancy and add people on its own.
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
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If you stay five nights or more, a larger living room and dining table are more than just good looks. Being able to sit down to eat food you bought back, and letting others rest in the outer area while someone sleeps first, are differences you will use every day. For just one night, mostly out during the day, first check whether a Studio is already enough.
Gym and Laundry Support Daily Life — Keep Some Flexibility in the Early Days After Opening
The official plans include 24-hour reception, a gym, self-service laundry, and a coffee space. These are very practical for longer stays, but I would confirm before arrival whether the facility I need most is open on time — especially laundry facilities, gym hours, and luggage storage.
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
If there is no washing machine in the room, build self-service laundry waiting time into your plans; even if there is one, leave enough time for washing and drying clothes. Rushing to wash only just before checking out the next day is the easiest way to make the last night hectic.
UNI COFFEE and the Breakfast Lounge — Check What Is Actually Offered at the Time
The official introduction describes the in-house UNI COFFEE as a breakfast lounge and coffee space. I would first compare plans with and without breakfast, then ask what breakfast is offered at opening, its serving hours, and arrangements for children, rather than substituting experience from other Citadines properties for this one.
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source:Trip.com hotel gallery
If you want to get up slowly, eat, and then stroll, an in-house breakfast can cut down time spent looking for a restaurant; if you need to leave early every day, or enjoy exploring Shin-Okubo dining, I would keep the flexibility to eat out. The existing photos mainly show the dining space, so choose breakfast based on the current menu and your own eating habits.
If you have food allergies or special dietary needs, letting them know in advance is also important. The meals and times that are essential to you are best confirmed with a clear answer before departure, so you know whether a breakfast-inclusive plan is worth choosing.
The Everyday Feel of Hyakunincho — Best for Meals and Supplies on the Way Back
The diverse dining of Hyakunincho and Shin-Okubo is a feature of this location. I would pick one evening to eat nearby and buy fruit, drinks, or simple ingredients on the way back, rather than going back to Shinjuku Station to find a restaurant for every meal.
For a shopping day, you can leave the Shinjuku shopping area for that, buy things, and then return to the hotel to sort them out; for Korean shops and dining, plan toward Shin-Okubo. Staying close to the station does not mean having to cross town every day — keeping the nearby neighbourhoods in your plans makes the rhythm of an apartment-style stay feel more natural.
Scheduled to Open on 28 October — This Guide Helps You Choose a Room and Plan Daily Life
The official announcement says Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo is scheduled to open on 28 October 2026. As of this 25 October check, it is still pre-opening planning; I use the published room types and facilities to make choices, and do not write conclusions about cleanliness, sound insulation, or breakfast taste after staying at a new property.
For just one or two nights, first look at access and bed types — there is no need to upgrade for a kitchen you will not use. For a week or longer, turn the kitchen, laundry, living room, and cleaning frequency into a checklist and confirm each item with the hotel; service arrangements for hotel rooms and serviced residences are not necessarily the same.
The advantage of a newly opened property is its new design and facilities, but the settling-in of actual operations is also worth allowing some flexibility for. I would confirm check-in information, key facilities, and breakfast arrangements again before departure, and keep must-be-on-time plans for the day loose, so the first night’s arrival does not become a rush.
Pros and Trade-offs, Compared on the Published Plans
| Aspect | Pros | Trade-offs to accept |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | About 3 minutes from Okubo, about 7 minutes from Shin-Okubo | About 18 minutes from Shinjuku Station; station names and lift routes must be distinguished |
| Room types | From 25 sqm Studios to multi-bedroom and family rooms | Kitchens and washing machines only in designated categories |
| Families | Larger living rooms and bunk bed options available | Maximum occupancy does not equal separate bed count; ask about child rules |
| Longer stays | In-room or common laundry and dining tables add everyday convenience | Cleaning frequency and residence/hotel services may differ |
| Breakfast | In-house coffee and breakfast space available as an option | Actual opening menu and hours depend on the current offering |
| Newly opened | Brand-new brand and design plans | Before 28 October it is still a pre-opening announcement, with no post-stay review conclusions for the new property |
My Choice: Getting the Living Facilities Right Is the Real Value of Apartment-Style Stays
If you are staying in Tokyo for several nights, your family members keep different schedules, or you want a dining table and a kitchen, Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo is worth including in your post-opening comparisons. For a short stay for two, first look at 25 to 29 sqm Studios; for families, look at larger room types by bedroom and bed.
I would treat it as a new option that needs careful facility selection: confirm there really is a kitchen and laundry, then confirm cleaning and breakfast. Once these everyday needs all fit, the Hyakunincho location and diverse dining can become a bonus that makes staying in Tokyo feel more like living.
Fact-check date: 2026-10-25