Tokyo Hotels with a View 😍🌆

[@thislittlebird3850]

We have booked one of the apartments at Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku for a few days next month. Booked about 6 months ago and got it for a great price. I chose it for the combination of the view, the self contained apartment for the family, as well as it being so close to both Shin-Okubo station for the Yamamoto loop and Okubo Station for the Chuo Line. We’ll be back, so it’s great to see these options to look into for future bookings. Thank you! 🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh good choice - you'll have to let me know how it is! Tag me in a pic of the view! The Chuo line's so useful as well for getting across the city quickly - I think a lot of people miss it because it's not very obvious on the metro map.

[@craigmaddison8254]

Very good indeed, you certainly do your research Amy.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hehe, it feels like I'm planning a trip so I enjoy it!! :-)

[@arisacupcake]

While watching this video I realised I've never stayed in an actual hotel in Tokyo despite having been there three times 😅 (one time with a host family, in an airbnb and a youth hostel) so these recommendations sure come in handy when planning my next trip 😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'm sure they were all great expriences! It must be good staying with a host family to try their home cooking and get lots of local recommendations!

[@arisacupcake]

@@cakeswithfaces Yes, the host family stay was a really great experience. Especially as it was my first trip to Japan and they could explain a lot how things work 😊

[@vitalitymirth]

Thank you Amy for the useful hotel information. 🙂

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's good to know you don't have to pay tooo much for a nice view! :-)

[@japantour9136]

Hello! NICE channel! amazing video. I'm your fan ＋👍🔔

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much!

[@Watfordfc2030]

Such a helpful video as we’ve booked the sunroute plaza but can change if need be for free . Your knowledge is fantastic and of a great help , I actually just received your book and talked to you on Instagram yesterday etc . Il so excited and the wife is beyond excited lol . Thanks Amy 👍😁

[@cakeswithfaces]

Excellent, glad to hear it! Sunroute Plaza's a great choice, I loved staying there! So close to Shinjuku Station. Enjoy planning your trip!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Amy happy holloween

[@cakeswithfaces]

Happy Halloween!! 🦇🦇🦇

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Thanks

[@Squeegee88]

Amazing information!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you find a good hotel!

[@MadLadOfCulture]

Everytime I visit Tokyo I will only stay in Akihabara because I'm a massive anime fan and want to wake up to a district full of anime

[@leowill24]

Good to know...I think we are staying there too

[@cakeswithfaces]

You've got to do what interests you on your trip! Have you also been to Nakano Broadway?

[@keithjenkins2862]

If only there was an American content filter on KZbin I would have found you long ago. I love your gentle, considered style as only the English can do (and I am not English).

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my videos! 🎶

[@jeremybrahm3326]

We stayed at the Granbell in Shibuya, just southwest of the station. There is construction on the south end of Shibuya as part of the final modernization of the entire station. In 2019, my room was right. Ext to the construction, but you also see the Yamanote line easily.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds good! Sounds like Shibuya's changed quite a bit in recent years - looking forward to going back there!

[@Oddish08]

Great vid! We had booked Japan months ago and last month booked all our hotels.. We have just checked and some have almost doubled in price from what we paid 😮So glad we got in early!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Wow, that's lucky you booked them already! I booked my flights immediately when they announced the border opening, and since then they've gone up by £1500+.

[@garethround3691]

The best view I had was when I stayed at the Cerulean Tower hotel in Shibuya. We we’re hoping for a crossing view but our view didn’t disappoint. A clear view of Mount Fuji on the horizon and the rainbow bridge

[@garethround3691]

Great video by the way. Our next trip we will consider the hotel gracery or the sunshine plaza tower. Did you know it was built over an old prison?

[@leowill24]

Wow, you could see Mt. Fuji from Shibuya ?

[@garethround3691]

@@leowill24 actually yes. If you go to the top of the metropolitan government building in Shinjuku you can see it on a clear day

[@cakeswithfaces]

Wow that sounds amazing, you're lucky to have had a view of Fuji! Yes, I'd heard that! It was the old Sugamo Prison - so strange to imagine as the atmosphere's completely different now!

[@garethround3691]

@@cakeswithfaces I love ikebukuro. So earthy and more chilled out than other parts of Tokyo

[@evelynerogge610]

We have a booking for the end of February in Sequence Miyashita Park hotel. Looking forward to it!

[@cakeswithfaces]

It looks like a great hotel - and modern rooms too! Hope you enjoy it!

[@ironreaver4589]

Awesome recommendations! I just booked my December trip but was rather sad my regular go to Business Hotel in Shinjuku was not an option. Going to try out the Washington Hotel in Shinjuku this time around.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah nooo!!! Hopefully your second choice will turn out to be just as good!

[@gerardacronin334]

I’m going on a foodie tour of Japan next month and the Shijuku Hotel Washington Main will be our hotel in Tokyo. Hoping for a comfortable stay as the reviews on Trip Advisor are mixed, but it is a tall building with a good location, so the views should be good!

[@Cheese_Kun]

Your videos are so helpful! I wonder can you go to see the godzilla head on the terrace if you are not a hotel guest?

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's for hotel guests only I'm afraid! A great benefit of staying there - apart form being close to the Godzill ahead, there's a nice view of Kabukicho. :-)

[@Cheese_Kun]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your response! I am finding your videos so helpful ❤

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Cheese_Kun Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@colinrenfrew48]

Excellent video, and very helpful.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! Hope you find somewhere good to stay!

[@essenceofsoul27]

Thanks for the video. It was very informative. I wish more hotel reviewers would mention the red light district for those of us traveling with our kids. Kabuchiko (sp?) is the red light district in Shinjuku and most sites and videos just mention that it's the best place for first timers without considering that some of us may want to go out at night and not be in a red light district.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Glad it's useful! I've enjoyed staying in Kabukicho many times, and it's not necessarily an unsafe place as many blogs and videos say; however as a family I can see why you might not want to stay there. It shows there's no single "best" place to stay - it all depends on your situation and requirements! :-)

[@essenceofsoul27]

I ended up going with JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Shinjuku after being overwhelmed with so many choices lol From my understanding, Shinjuku is huge and this is closer to the Western side? So it's not directly near that area but it's within reasonable walking distance during the day. Have you stayed at this hotel before? @@cakeswithfaces

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@essenceofsoul27 I've seen that one when looking for hotels! It's a perfect location - so close to Shinjuku Station. I've stayed at the Sunroute Plaza which is very close by. You'll be very close to everything in Shinjuku, great choice!

[@いぬんInun]

There must have been a hotel in Kyushu where the working staff were dinosaurs!

[@cakeswithfaces]

They have a branch near Tokyo too now! It's called the Henn Na Hotel, in Maihama near Tokyo Disney. Some of the other Henn Na hotels have robot staff (a bit creepy-looking imo!).

[@ysabeauterazawa7273]

I just want to stay in the Hibiya area where the Tokyo Christmas Craft Fair is held in 2023. Any suggestions?

[@cakeswithfaces]

I've stayed in the Hibiya City Hotel. It was fine - an average business style hotel, nothing stood out about it particularly and also nothing to complain about! There are lots of hotels in the Shimbashi area, very close to Hibiya, so I'd get on Expedia, put in your price range and pick somewhere close to a station (just do a quick check of the reviews before you book).

[@ysabeauterazawa7273]

@@cakeswithfaces Many thanks for your invaluable input regarding the Hibiya City Hotel and Expedia. I’m looking forward to the Tokyo Arts and Crafts Fair in December 2023 (not 2022) and would like to be situated as close as possible to the fairgrounds. Kindest regards from Can🇨🇦ada. Ysabeau T.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@ysabeauterazawa7273 Have a great time! Enjoy the fair!

[@williammorunga1793]

We stayed at Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort in October 2019.... had a pretty sweet view of Rainbow Bridge and Sky Tree from the room and it was quite cheap. Near Shinagawa Station but the Tokyo Monorail runs through the same building as the hotel so you don't have to get wet to get on the move.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Nice! Sounds good. It's amazing when you find these secret tunnels and connections, and discover how far you can travel in Tokyo without going outside! :-)

[@ZGundam83]

I booked the Royal Park Hotel Shiodome before watching this video. Going in March 2024.

[@cakeswithfaces]

The first hotel I ever stayed in, in Japan. Great choice, you'll love it!

[@PaulHennessyShow]

Love this! Great to know for Tokyo. How is the weather in mid-late April?

[@garethround3691]

Weather is great around then. Not too hot and might get lucky with the cherry blossom

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! In my experience, April is mixed - some days a little chilly, some days rain, some days t-shirt weather and I've even worn a tank top in April (and I get cold easily!). So probably best to take layers - t-shirts and hoodies, plus a jacket.

[@animeintheuk]

so do you have any idea when you returning to japan? Always enjoy your videos

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'll be going back in the spring (and filming lots more videos!). Can't wait!

[@animeintheuk]

@@cakeswithfaces nice looking foward to it I am lucky and going next month I will be hopefully making a some videos

[@あいうえお-o6s1f]

If you like Train View🚄, I recommend Imperial Hotel Tower in Yurakucho. 💖✨ The hospitality of Imperial Hotel is also wonderful. 👍

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@あいうえお-o6s1f]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you for reply. Queen Elizabeth also stayed at the Imperial Hotel. 💖✨🙇

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@あいうえお-o6s1f Good enough for royalty!! 👑

[@matthewringland9054]

The Park Hotel in Shiodome is brilliant. Great location right next to Shiodome Station on the Oedo and Yurikamome lines and short walk to Shimbashi for Asakusa and Ginza lines. From where Tokyo is your Oyster. My room overlooked the Channel 4 building with great views of the Shinkansen at low speed between Tokyo Station and Shinagawa. Saw Dr Yellow many times too. The nighttime view was that 'Bladerunner' view I dreamt of with Neon, Bullet Trains and slowly blinking aircraft warning lights as far as the eye could see. Beautiful view of Tokyo Tower from the reception and only a minutes walk to the The Giant Ghibli Clock. My other favorite hotel is the Richmond Hotel Asakusa with 'Precious Skytree view' and view across Sensoji Temple, but be aware some 'Skytree view' rooms only allow you to see the skytree if you crane your neck out the window. I POLITELY queried this at reception as I had specifically requested that Sensoji view and I was moved with zero fuss. Many a night spent drifting off to sleep with the hypnotic sweeping lights of the skytree and waking to the gong at 6am from Sensoji Temple. The staff there at the time 2018 and 2019 were adorable! Writing this is making me 'homesick' for Tokyo. Can't wait to get back!!!! Thanks Amy! 🙂

[@cakeswithfaces]

Not sure if I mentioned it in those video or another one but that's where I stayed on my very first trip to Tokyo! Absolutely agree, it was fantastic! We had a view of Tokyo Bay; I was excited to see the Himiko boat going past. You're lucky to have seen Dr Yellow several times! I saw them for the first time this year, I was so excited!

[@isaactristan6427]

We have stayed at the Hyatt regency Shinjuku. I think we will try the Prince Hotel Shinjuku next time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Good choice!

[@primokarma9841]

I always get a great hotel view from places I don't care about, like Norwich, Birmingham or weston super mare haha

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'm sure some of them are beautiful in their own way....! 😝

[@danowat4302]

Not Tokyo, granted, but we stayed at the Sheraton Grand in Hiroshima, exceptionally cheap for what you got, and the view was amazing, plus it's only a few metres from Hiroshima station (which has excellent Okonomiyaki!!)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds perfect!! I love okonomiyaki!!

[@danowat4302]

@@cakeswithfaces So does Hiroshima (and me!) they have a whole building dedicated to it, Okonomiyaki village, 25 restaurants in one place dedicated to it, it's food heaven!

[@fuzexi]

Would you be able to offer any advice on travelling with children? I am taking my son aged 18 and my daughter aged 12. We probably need separate beds. I really don;t have much money but am staying in Japan for about two weeks in August. Tokyo for about half the time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Tokyo Chapter has recommendations for hotels for families, and lots of great advice: www.thetokyochapter.com/tokyo-family-accommodation-my-picks/ Be aware that August is very hot and humid in Japan, so be ready for that!

[@fuzexi]

@@cakeswithfaces yeah, I know., but it’s school holidays and Easter would be too expensive.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@fuzexi School holidays are tricky!

[@BrunaVsk]

the borders are open now, do you plan to go there soon? I want to go, but I'm a little scared yet

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'll be going in the spring! Because my online shop's so busy at Christmas shopping time, I can't go in November or December. And also I didn't want to jump on the first plane out, before people are used to tourists being back. Best to go whenever you're comfortable, so you can fully enjoy it!

[@chewy277]

Hi can you make a video about a 2week itinerary in osaka, kyoto and Tokyo if that’s possible my visa only allowed me to stay for 15days 😢

[@cakeswithfaces]

That's plenty of time to do lots of things! Everyone's interested in different things, so instead of one itinerary I always encourage people to do what interests you. These playlists might help with Osaka and Kyoto - lots of things to do here - and my book also has help on planning your itinerary and all the resources I use to plan my trips. Osaka: kzbin.info/aero/PL-YXkErUfa4lp0DI-_t1QYvG-20ToUNoJ Kyoto: kzbin.info/aero/PL-YXkErUfa4meEqpfd0QSbrvSbNt785nb Book: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japan-travel-guide-book/ Hope that helps! :-) Enjoy planning your trip!

[@phbuss]

I know this is not a hotel with a view but got an offer at Daiwa Roynet Ginza, 4 nights including breakfast for 39000 JPY in june.. Is that a good deal? I'm gonna take the metro when going places 😄

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'd say that's a great price! The metro's definitely the best way to get around.

[@eveandnot]

Hi, Amy!🧁

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hi there! 🙌

[@sadmachine12]

do you use a website for booking at those places or do you book directly at the hotel's website?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Mostly I use Expedia or Booking.com - super easy!

[@Tokyo-Slim]

The Grand Arc Hanzomon has great views over the Imperial Palace and you can see Tokyo Tower off in the distance too. Hanzomon is a quieter neighborhood, but the station (Hanzomon on the Hanzomon line) has direct connection to both Shibuya and Oshiage (for Tokyo Skytree) and Jimbocho. This is a fantastic location if you like to jog. It is very popular to jog around the Imperial Palace moat, as it's roughly a 5k. I think last time I checked, prices were around 6700 yen a night if you book decently in advance.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! On one of my first trips to Japan we (mistakenly!) walked around the perimeter of the Imperial Palace grounds and got blisters on the first day! 🙈 Very important to wear your shoes in before you go!! 😝

[@johntiller4327]

The Metropolitan Sepia Towers 24 floor. North entry Tokyo Station. Nirobashi Entry. if your standing out front looking at Tokyo station north entry the Sepia tower is on your right on the 24 floor. I recommend the King Corner 25,800 yen or $ 220 USD plus you are right on top of Tokyo station . also Foyer toilet has the best place to take a wee. As you stand and wee Blokes you have view over Tokyo sky line. Sorry Girls only bloke, women have to sit and look the other way so miss out the view.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! A view from the loo is a rare treat!

[@neftaly4391]

I’m going in august and need a room for 2 adults and 2 kids. Can anyone recommend any hotels??

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'd say be careful with the room size as many of the hotels I've stayed in would be very cramped for a family (although they are just double rooms). The Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku in this video looks good, with more spacious rooms and family rooms. Mimaru hotels and Citadines also have rooms with a bit more space (some of them have mini kitchenettes and washing machines too). Or look for aparthotels (like hotels but with mini apartments as rooms) - you can search for them on Expedia here: www.expedia.co.uk/Japan-Apart-Hotels.d89-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation Also I found a really useful blog the other day with lots of advice for going to Japan with kids: www.thetokyochapter.com/ Hope that helps!

[@TheRealKarmaquarius]

i hope the gracery hotel in shinjuku will reopen, i sitll dream to book the Godzilla room

[@cakeswithfaces]

The Gracery is open! 😊 The one that's temporarily closed is the Granbell (it's being used for covid quarantine).

[@TheRealKarmaquarius]

@@cakeswithfaces the site dont let me book the godzilla room, got info on that? :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@TheRealKarmaquarius I don't know, I stayed in a standard room (the Godzilla room was very pricey). I know you can only book it on their official site. On the room types page it isn't showing, although there is a godzilla view room: shinjuku.gracery.com/accommodation/#

[@heelsonhills3818]

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[@cakeswithfaces]

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[@kbro6625]

We are staying in the Hyatt Regency Shinjuku, I think this is a business district but not too far from train stations, anybody have any experience of this one.

[@cakeswithfaces]

You'll be able to walk easily to the main area of Shinjuku which has LOTS of shops and restaurants. It's a very lively area and my favourite place to stay! On the next block from your hotel is the Metropolitan Government Building, where you can get a free view of the city from their observation deck.

[@kbro6625]

@@cakeswithfaces Thanks for the reply, love the vlogs, they are coming in very useful for our planned trip next April. Xx

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@kbro6625 That's great to hear, thank you! Enjoy planning your trip!!!

[@towada1066]

If I need to stay in Tokyo I go to Super Hotel in Kameido,... it's close to the Tozai Line so it's really convenient. There will be only a view of shitamachi Tokyo suburb, no foreign tourists ... (^_^)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! It'd be interesting to stay in a shitamachi area.

[@towada1066]

@@cakeswithfaces Tenjinja there is especially beautiful when the wisteria bloom, and, of course, since it's Kameido, lots of turtles.

[@towada1066]

@@cakeswithfaces If you want views I guess maybe Royal Park Hotel in Shiodome,... normally I wouldn't stay here but I needed to visit my sis-in-law this year.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@towada1066 That's the hotel I stayed in on my first trip to Tokyo! Really lucked out with that one!

[@towada1066]

@@cakeswithfaces I though it was great but,... " not my pig, not my farm " ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ ... someone else in the family picked this place ... I'd rather stay in Funabashi and take the train into Tokyo ... (-_-) ...

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

There isn't a capsule hotel with a nice view? ☹ In any case thank you for the video.

[@cakeswithfaces]

None come to mind, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist! If there is one, it'd likely be from a communal area or a rooftop bar, because the areas with the capsules don't tend to have windows. :-)

[@Tokyo-Slim]

The one that springs to mind is going to be the 9 Hours Asakusa. It's a pretty modern capsule hotel with lots of great views of Asakusa from the communal areas. That being said, these "luxury" capsule hotels like this are pretty close in budget (roughly $50 USD a night) to a halfway decent hotel anyways. If capsule and view are your two priorities though... there's a recommendation.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Tokyo-Slim Thanks for the recommendation!

[@evd549]

If you’re looking into a hotel right now you’re probably already spending one of the most expensive times of the year lmao

[@cakeswithfaces]

I noticed how much the prices had gone up when my hotel booking got cancelled and I had to book another one. Prices for flights and hotels are all over the place right now.

[@japaneseimmersion7263]

Gracery's terrace is closed

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, I stayed there earlier this year and it was closed then too. It didn't say why.

[@japaneseimmersion7263]

​@@cakeswithfaces From my own research, it seems that an old lady tried to jump over the glass wall of the terrace last summer but luckily failed.

[@justpacklite]

Cakes with Faces , clutch advise.

[@cakeswithfaces]

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