Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

The closest hotel to Shinjuku Station's west side, the Keio Plaza is also West Shinjuku's oldest and biggest hotel, built in 1971. It has the distinction of being not only Japan's first skyscraper, but also, at 47 stories high, still one of Tokyo's tallest and largest hotels. It's popular with both Japanese and foreign travelers, including group tours, and the lobby bustles with activity -- sometimes too much, making it difficult to get personalized service. But the hotel boasts a number of first-class facilities and services, including several that appeal to families, such as day care for children 2 months and older, and free access to an outdoor pool and children's pool. With almost 20 restaurants and bars, choices seem limitless. Rooms are small but comfortably furnished, with views of the surrounding Shinjuku area. Most expensive are the Plaza Premier rooms on the 35th to 37th floors, with MD/CD players, air purifiers, and safes with electric outlets so that laptops can recharge while being stowed. Tip: Become a member of the Executive International Club (it's free), and you qualify for discounted room rates, complimentary buffet breakfast, and use of a club lounge.

Facilities: 12 restaurants; 3 bars; 1 lounge; children's day-care center (daily 10am-6pm; evenings by reservation only: fee: ¥3,150 for 1 hr.); concierge; executive-level rooms; fitness room; outdoor pool w/wading pool; room service; in-house doctor and dentist.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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