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Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo (Ascott Group)
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo
An apartment-style hotel with a kitchen within walking distance of Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, covering room types, breakfast, and longer-stay living — for travellers willing to trade walking distance for more room space.
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First, check whether it fits your trip
- Standard Studio Double and Twin rooms are both 25 m², with a kitchenette, sofa, and living space as the highlights.
- About 5 minutes from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station; JR Shinjuku Station is a separate walk, and the official site suggests allowing about 25 minutes.
- A good fit if you want to stay several nights and cook simply with supermarket ingredients; if you rush to JR trains every day, weigh the location carefully.
By the fourth or fifth night of a Tokyo trip, I often start caring about small everyday things: is there somewhere to sit and eat fruit, can luggage stay out without being packed away perfectly every day, and must dinner always be eaten out? The appeal of Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo lies in these small, everyday things.
It is in Shinjuku 1-chome and focuses on apartment-style rooms with kitchens. It is a different hotel from Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo in Kabukicho, so when navigating I check the address 1-28-13 Shinjuku directly, to avoid booking the right hotel and walking to the wrong building.
I recommend it to people willing to walk a little more in exchange for living space in the room. If JR Shinjuku Station is your first stop every day, or you only sleep one night before leaving, this trade may not pay off; but if you stay several nights and want supermarket ready meals or a simple home-cooked meal, a room from 25 square metres will feel noticeably different.
Getting the scale of transport right: the subway is close, but allow time for JR Shinjuku Station
The official site lists about 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, about 15 minutes from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, and about 25 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station. Guests report anything from just over ten minutes to nearly twenty minutes, depending on the exit, route, and luggage; I plan arrival day with generous time and do not treat a “Shinjuku hotel” as a hotel right in front of JR station.
Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Line works best as a daily starting point. For airport or long-distance buses, you still need to walk to the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal; with large luggage, in rain, or with children, compare taking a taxi for the last leg so the transfer does not start out rushed.
A normal walking route does not mean the whole way is step-free. If you need a lift, I check the lift and ground-level exit signs at the arrival station first, then navigate from street level to the hotel; wheelchair or stroller travellers can also tell the hotel their needs in advance and confirm whether the entrance and bathroom layout suit them.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Choosing a room: a 25 m² Studio already gives you living space
Standard Studio Double and Studio Twin rooms are both 25 square metres; start by choosing one large bed or two beds. For two travellers who each want a good night’s sleep, I choose Twin; couples sharing one bed can look at Double. Do not upgrade just because an executive room name sounds more premium — first check the actual area, beds, and the extra features you want.
| Room type | Official area | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Double | 25 m² | One large bed, with living space and simple cooking for two |
| Studio Twin | 25 m² | Two beds, for friends or family travelling together |
| Studio Executive Double | 27 m² | Compare when you want a little more room space |
| Studio Executive Twin | 28 m² | Two beds plus a larger area, good for longer stays |
| Stay Connected／Connecting | 50 m² | For groups, compare connecting layouts and confirm bed numbers against the actual party size |
The room has a kitchenette and basic cooking equipment, which is what I care about most here. Convenience-store breakfasts, supermarket ready meals, and fruit can all be eaten without sitting on the bed. If you really plan to cook, confirm the booked room type’s hob, pots, and tableware first, and when shopping do not buy too much at once — mind the fridge and counter space.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos
A larger room does not mean an equally spacious bathroom. From display and guest photos, the bathtub, washbasin, and toilet share one space; two people can take turns washing up and leave clothes and large toiletries in the room. Travellers needing an accessible room should book the matching room type and ask about its facilities directly, rather than inferring from ordinary Twin photos.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Guests generally like that rooms are easier to keep tidy than in a traditional business hotel, though some find the windows small and, on the road side, hear motorcycles or police cars. If daylight or quiet sleep matters a lot to you, I would request a preferred orientation before booking, and treat the view as a bonus rather than a guarantee for every room.
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How to plan breakfast: eating in the hotel is convenient, and the kitchen gives you another option
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast, and photos of the counter show bread, egg dishes, sausages, drinks, and other sides. It is more of a breakfast space for a simple, satisfying start before heading out, and I would not expect the richness of a large resort hotel.
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
Recent information lists a reference adult breakfast price of 1,980 yen, served about 6:30–9:30; check the booking details before departure for that day’s offerings, children’s prices, and whether breakfast is included. Guest opinions on breakfast vary, and some find the range limited; if exploring breakfast matters to you, you do not need to eat in the hotel every day.
I split breakfast into three patterns: eat quickly in the hotel when you must rush out, buy supermarket ingredients and eat in the room when you want a slow start, or go out to a cafe to experience the neighbourhood. The kitchen here gives you this kind of everyday flexibility, especially over several nights.
Around the hotel and your itinerary: plan a relaxed morning at Shinjuku Gyoen
This area has convenience stores, supermarkets, and affordable places to eat, which suits a stay with a kitchenette. On the first day I check the nearest shopping route, and I do not stockpile leftovers, keeping flexibility for moving on the next day.
Shinjuku Gyoen deserves a separate half day at a leisurely pace; check opening hours and closed days before going. Around Shinjuku-sanchome you can plan Isetan and east-exit shopping; if you buy a lot, put east-exit shopping on the same day to cut down on carrying bags back and forth to the hotel each day.
For three nights I would plan it like this: eat nearby and stock breakfast ingredients on the first night; use the Marunouchi Line for city trips on the second day and rest in the room in the evening; put Shinjuku Gyoen and sanchome shopping together on the third day. If you take a JR train or airport bus the next day, sort the route and luggage the night before.
Longer stays get more out of it: ask about cleaning and laundry all at once
For a short stay of one or two nights, the advantage is having room to put things down, but you may not use the kitchen, laundry, or gym. If it is only about catching an early train, I first compare accommodation with more direct transport, counting daily walking time too.
For three nights or more, I lean toward this hotel: you can plan one night without eating out and wash clothes before moving to the next city. The hotel has coin laundry facilities and a gym; laundry is a shared facility, not a washing machine in every room, so do not pack the schedule so tightly that there is no waiting and drying time.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery
The official site offers cleaning services, and guests also mention being able to choose different tidying options. At check-in, state clearly whether you want full cleaning, just towel changes and rubbish removal, or no entry, rather than guessing each day. Travellers particularly sensitive about bedding and bathrooms should look around on entering the room and ask the front desk at once if anything is wrong.
For groups or families, enter each person’s number and age one by one, then confirm whether an extra bed or connecting room is actually available. Do not treat a sofa as a guaranteed extra bed, and do not treat a past member late-checkout experience as a right for this stay.
Pros and cons: what you’re trading for is living space
| Aspect | Pros | Trade-offs to accept |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms | Standard Studio at 25 m², with a kitchen and space to sit and live | The bathroom is still compact, and room orientation and daylight vary |
| Transport | Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station is practical as a subway starting point | JR Shinjuku and the bus terminal require an extra walk |
| Dining | Hotel breakfast, nearby shopping, and self-catering are all options | The hotel breakfast is mainly simple and practical |
| Longer stays | Shared laundry, gym, and kitchen facilities | Shared facilities need time planned; agree cleaning arrangements first |
| Group travel | Twin and connecting layouts are available to compare | Choose the right bed numbers, party size, extra-bed, and child rules |
My verdict: willing to walk a little further for relaxed time in the room
I recommend Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to people staying three nights or more, two people with large luggage, or anyone who wants to eat in the room occasionally. Its value is not being fastest out the door every time, but not having to do everything squeezed beside the bed once back in the room.
If you must reach JR Shinjuku Station first thing every morning and return late, the kitchen and sofa will probably go unused, and I would compare station-front locations first. Decide clearly whether you need a “transport outpost” or a “Tokyo living base”, and this hotel becomes easy to judge.
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