
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Best for budget-minded travelers who want a lively Shinjuku location and a rooftop bar with city views.
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Shinjuku Granbell Hotel is a 4-star, design-focused hotel in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho nightlife district, best for travelers who want compact, creative rooms and an affordable rooftop bar. Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills - a concept is a contemporary 5-star hotel in Toranomon Hills with a full spa, pool and multiple restaurants — read this if you want a modern luxury stay with strong brand standards.
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Best for budget-minded travelers who want a lively Shinjuku location and a rooftop bar with city views.

Best for travelers who want a contemporary five-star Tokyo stay with a spa, indoor pool and multiple dining outlets.
When Shinjuku Granbell Hotel wins: choose Granbell if you want to stay inside Kabukicho for nightlife, prefer creative designer rooms at a lower price point, or want easy access to Golden Gai and nearby onsen options.
When Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills - a concept wins: pick Andaz if you want full-service five-star amenities — a full-service spa, indoor pool, multiple restaurants and larger meeting/conference facilities — in a quieter Toranomon location.
Bottom line: Granbell is a compact, design-forward choice in the heart of Shinjuku nightlife; Andaz is a contemporary luxury option with full wellness and dining facilities. Your priority (location/price vs. amenities/comfort) should decide which to book.
| Category | Shinjuku Granbell Hotel | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills a concept |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Budget-friendly designer hotel in lively Kabukicho | Contemporary five-star luxury in Toranomon Hills |
| Location | 2-14-5 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku — steps from Kabukicho nightlife and ~4-min walk to Higashi-Shinjuku Station | 1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku — in Toranomon Hills, within a short drive of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower |
| Size (rooms) | Not published | 164 guestrooms |
| Room variety | 27 room types (Economy to multiple Suites; designer-themed rooms) | Multiple room and suite types including Room, 1 King Bed (Park/Bay/Tower View) and several suites |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Indoor pool on site |
| Restaurants & bars | restaurant G (12F), roof top bar & terrace G (13F) and live cafe G (1F) | Three restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated spa or fitness center (massage service available for a fee) | Full-service spa, health club, steam room and sauna |
| Business & events | Small event spaces (rooftop and cafe rentable); no large conference centre listed | Conference space ~8,288 sq ft (770 m²) and meeting facilities |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages property; check-in minimum age 18; children policies published by hotel | All-ages property; check-in minimum age listed as 20 |
| Transport links | About 4-minute walk to Higashi-Shinjuku Station; close to Shinjuku Station area | Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) available; near central Tokyo sights and Haneda about 20.4 km |
Shinjuku Granbell sits in Kabukicho, ideal for visitors who want nightlife and easy access to Shinjuku transport hubs.
Choose Granbell if you want to be in the middle of Shinjuku’s entertainment district and near multiple subway lines.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is located in Toranomon Hills, a more business- and upscale-residential area with good access to central Tokyo sights.
Pick Andaz for a central-but-quiet base with straightforward access to central Tokyo landmarks and business districts.
Granbell’s rooms are small, designer-led spaces with Simmons beds and many named room types.
Expect creative, compact rooms where design is the focus rather than large floorplans.
Andaz offers a range of contemporary rooms and suites with park, bay or tower views and in-room conveniences.
Andaz provides larger, fully equipped rooms and suites for a full five-star stay.
Granbell concentrates dining on three on-site venues that suit casual meals and nightlife.
Granbell is convenient for casual meals and late-night drinks without leaving Kabukicho.
Andaz provides several full-service dining options and round-the-clock room service.
Andaz suits travelers looking for varied on-site dining and full-service restaurant options.
Granbell’s signature amenity is its rooftop bar and terrace on the 13th floor, focused on views and nightlife.
Granbell’s rooftop is the social focus rather than wellness facilities.
Andaz’s signature draw is its wellness facilities: a full-service spa, health club and indoor pool.
Andaz is the clear choice for travelers who prioritize an on-site pool and spa.
Granbell is a nightlife-oriented pick, with late-night rooftop hours and immediate access to Kabukicho.
If nightlife and late-night drinks matter most, Granbell places you in the center of the action.
Andaz is oriented toward wellness and quieter evenings, with formal spa services and dining.
Pick Andaz if you want on-site wellness and relaxed evenings rather than loud nightlife.

Shinjuku Granbell — steps from Kabukicho, rooftop bar open late and immediate access to many bars and small eateries.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills — full-service spa, indoor pool, sauna and fitness facilities.

Andaz — conference space about 8,288 sq ft (770 m²) and multiple meeting facilities.

Shinjuku Granbell — creative designer rooms and a lively rooftop experience at a lower price point than a five-star.
Shinjuku Granbell — its 13th-floor roof top bar & terrace G stays open late and you're steps from Kabukicho nightlife.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills — it has an indoor pool and a full-service spa; Granbell has no on-site pool and only a paid massage service.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; Andaz lists check-in minimum age as 20 and Granbell requires the guest responsible for check-in to be at least 18.
No. At both hotels breakfast is available for an additional fee (Granbell’s buffet and Andaz’s buffet prices are published by each hotel).
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