Is Hotel Groove Shinjuku Worth It? Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Compared

Hotel Groove Shinjuku is worth it for Singapore travellers who want a high-floor room in Kabukicho, a 1-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station, according to the hotel's own site. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is the better value pick if you prefer the calmer west side, 5 minutes from Shinjuku Station's West Exit, with direct airport buses. Compare both for the same dates on Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com. The other discount on the same booking is Cashback through ShopBack: it works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, the current Cashback is shown on the Agoda page on ShopBack before you book, and it doesn't use up your one promo code. So the order is: apply your best code or card offer, then book through ShopBack before you pay.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free website and app that gives you Cashback on online bookings at stores including Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com. You start from ShopBack, book on the store's site or app as usual, and part of what you pay comes back to your ShopBack account as Cashback. Create a free ShopBack account before you book.

Is Hotel Groove Shinjuku worth it?

Hotel Groove Shinjuku is worth it if you want to stay in the middle of Kabukicho, sleep high above the city, and walk to Shinjuku's stations, and the price for your dates passes a quick value check. Here is what the hotel's own site says at the time of writing:

Hotel Groove Shinjuku (official site)	Detail
Building	Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, on the 18th and 20th to 38th floors
Rooms	On the 20th to 38th floors, with interiors inspired by music and art
Smallest room	Superior Room, 21 to 22 square metres, king, queen or twin beds, city view
Artist rooms	Three GROOVE ROOMs, each designed by a Japanese artist
Check-in and check-out	From 3pm, until 11am
Nearest stations	1 minute to Seibu Shinjuku, 6 minutes to Shinjuku-Nishiguchi (Toei Oedo Line), 7 minutes to JR Shinjuku
Airport	Limousine buses from Haneda (about 60 minutes) and Narita (about 120 minutes) stop in front of the hotel entrance
Brand	Part of PARKROYAL, with the Pan Pacific DISCOVERY loyalty programme

What you pay for is the location and the building. The hotel describes Kabukicho as an entertainment district full of energy, and the area stays lively late into the night. If you want to be in the thick of it, Hotel Groove Shinjuku is a strong choice. If you are a light sleeper or travelling with small children who go to bed early, a hotel on the west side may suit you better.

Things to factor into the price:

• Breakfast is priced separately on some rates. The hotel's policy page lists the buffet at JAM17 Dining on the 17th floor at JPY3,500 plus taxes and charges per adult and JPY1,750 plus taxes and charges per child aged 4 to 12.
• Children can share for free. Up to two children aged 12 and under can share a room free of charge using existing bedding, according to the hotel.
• Taxes are added. Rates are subject to service charge, consumption tax and the Tokyo accommodation tax, so compare totals, not headline rates.

Is Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo good value?

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is good value for travellers who want a large hotel on the west side of Shinjuku with easy airport transfers and facilities they will use. Here is what Keio Plaza's own site says at the time of writing:

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (official site)	Detail
Address	2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nearest stations	5 minutes from Shinjuku Station West Exit through the underground passage, 1 minute from Tocho-mae Station (Toei Oedo Line)
Airport	Direct limousine buses to and from Narita and Haneda every day
Check-in and check-out	From 3pm, until 11am, with paid late check-out on request
Gym and pool	Fitness room on the 7th floor of the Main Tower, free for staying guests; outdoor pool open in summer only
Wi-Fi	Free throughout the building
Club rooms	Premier Grand guests check in at the Club Lounge on the 45th floor of the Main Tower
Extras	Coin laundry for guests, and a free reservation-only shuttle bus to Tokyo Disney Resort, about 60 minutes each way

Where Keio Plaza earns its value is convenience. The airport bus saves dragging bags through Shinjuku Station, and the Disney shuttle is handy for families. The west side of Shinjuku around the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is generally quieter at night than Kabukicho.

One thing to know before you book directly with the hotel:

• Cancellation charges. For bookings made with the hotel, Keio Plaza lists a 50 percent charge two days before the stay, 80 percent one day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show.

Hotel Groove Shinjuku or Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo: how to choose

Choose Hotel Groove Shinjuku for Kabukicho's nightlife and art-themed rooms high in a tower, and Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo for the quieter west side, direct airport buses and big-hotel facilities. Both are in Shinjuku and both list check-in from 3pm and check-out until 11am, so the decision usually comes down to the area, the room and the price for your dates.

If this sounds like you	Lean towards
Want nightlife, bars and food on your doorstep	Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Want a design-led room high above the city	Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Arriving with lots of luggage and want a direct airport bus	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Travelling with kids and planning a Disney day	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Want a gym, or a pool in summer	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

If you are still deciding where in Tokyo to stay, our guide to where to stay in Tokyo on a first trip from Singapore compares the main areas.

Hotel Groove Shinjuku and Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in 2026: what to check before you book

Before you book either hotel in 2026, check the room category, what the rate includes, the cancellation terms and the total with taxes, because these move the real price more than the headline rate.

• Room category. Compare like for like. A Superior Room at one hotel is not the same as a standard room at the other.
• Breakfast. Price the room-only and breakfast rates and see whether breakfast is worth it per person.
• Cancellation. Booking sites set their own terms, which can differ from booking with the hotel. Read them on the payment page.
• Taxes. Tokyo hotel prices can look different once service charge, consumption tax and the Tokyo accommodation tax are added. Compare the final amount.

Hotel Groove Shinjuku and Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo best deals in 2026

The best deals on Hotel Groove Shinjuku and Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in 2026 usually come from the right dates, a booking-site sale on the same room, and going through ShopBack before you pay. Where to look:

• Your dates. Tokyo hotel prices usually climb around cherry blossom season, Golden Week and year-end holidays. A weekday stay outside those periods is often cheaper.
• Booking-site promotions. Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com each run their own sales, and the same room can be priced differently on each.
• The hotels' own offers. Hotel Groove Shinjuku and Keio Plaza both list rates and packages on their own sites. Use them as a price check.
• Flight and hotel bundles. Trip.com and other booking sites sometimes price a flight and hotel together for less. Compare the bundle against the two booked apart.
• ShopBack before every booking. Whatever deal you land on, going through ShopBack Singapore first is the step that lowers what you actually pay once the cash comes back.

We do not list this week's prices, because they change too often. The current Cashback for each store is shown on its ShopBack page.

Agoda vs Booking.com for Hotel Groove Shinjuku and Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo: price comparison in 2026

Agoda and Booking.com both list Shinjuku hotels, and which one is cheaper for Hotel Groove Shinjuku or Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo changes by date, so compare them for your exact stay. A five minute comparison:

1. Search your dates on Agoda through ShopBack and note the payment-page total for your room.
2. Search the same room on Booking.com through ShopBack.
3. Check Trip.com through ShopBack as a third price, especially if you are also booking flights.
4. Look at the hotel's own site as a fourth check.
5. For each booking site, take off the Cashback shown on its ShopBack page. The lowest effective price wins.

Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com for Tokyo hotels from Singapore

For Tokyo hotels booked from Singapore, Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com are the booking sites most people compare, with Expedia and Hotels.com as further options. All of them have store pages on ShopBack Singapore, so you can go through ShopBack to whichever has the best final price. For attraction tickets and day tours in Tokyo, Klook and Trip.com are worth a look too. If you would rather stay with a Japanese hotel chain, our guide to whether Mitsui Garden Hotel is good value is a useful comparison.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Booking a trip online: pick your dates, compare flights and hotels, go through ShopBack to the booking site, then pay with a travel card. Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Your effective price is what you pay at checkout minus the cash ShopBack returns.

The current Cashback is shown on the Agoda page, the Booking.com page or the Trip.com page on ShopBack Singapore before you book.

Card rewards and ShopBack

You can usually earn your card's rewards and Cashback on the same purchase, because they come from different places. Go through ShopBack Singapore to the booking site first, then pay with your card.

Step by step: booking a Shinjuku hotel for less

1. Pick your dates and avoid peak weeks if you can.
2. Choose your side of Shinjuku: Kabukicho for Hotel Groove Shinjuku, or the west side for Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo.
3. Compare the same room on Agoda, Booking.com, Trip.com and the hotel's own site, with taxes and breakfast in the total.
4. Go through ShopBack Singapore to the booking site with the lowest effective price and book.
5. Plan your airport run: the limousine bus that stops at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower for Hotel Groove, or Keio Plaza's own airport buses.

FAQ

Is Hotel Groove Shinjuku worth it?

It is worth it if you want a high-floor room in the middle of Kabukicho's nightlife and a short walk to Shinjuku's stations. The hotel's own site says its rooms sit on the 20th to 38th floors of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, a 1-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station and 7 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station. Compare the same dates on Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you book.

Is Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo good value?

It is good value if you want a large hotel on the quieter west side of Shinjuku with direct airport buses. Keio Plaza says it is a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station and runs limousine buses to Narita and Haneda every day. Judge it on the total for your dates and room type, then compare booking sites through ShopBack Singapore.

Should I stay at Hotel Groove Shinjuku or Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo?

Pick Hotel Groove Shinjuku if you want Kabukicho's energy, art-themed rooms and a high-rise setting. Pick Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo if you want the business side of Shinjuku, direct airport buses and a big hotel with a gym and a summer pool. Price both for the same dates before you decide.

How far is Hotel Groove Shinjuku from Shinjuku Station?

About 7 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station, according to the hotel, though it depends on the exit you use. It is a 1-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station and a 6-minute walk from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo Line.

How do I get from the airport to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo?

Keio Plaza says it runs direct limousine buses to and from Narita and Haneda airports every day. You can also take a train to Shinjuku Station and walk about 5 minutes from the West Exit through the underground passage towards the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

How big are the rooms at Hotel Groove Shinjuku?

The hotel lists its Superior Room at 21 to 22 square metres with a city view and a choice of king, queen or twin beds. Larger categories include Deluxe and Premier rooms, suites and three GROOVE ROOMs designed by Japanese artists. Check the room size on the listing before you book.

Is breakfast included at Hotel Groove Shinjuku?

Only on rates that include it. The hotel's policy page lists the buffet breakfast at JAM17 Dining on the 17th floor at JPY3,500 plus taxes and charges per adult and JPY1,750 plus taxes and charges per child aged 4 to 12, at the time of writing. Compare a room-only rate with a breakfast rate for your dates.

What is Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's cancellation policy?

For bookings made with the hotel, Keio Plaza lists a 50 percent charge two days before the stay, 80 percent one day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show, at the time of writing. Booking sites set their own cancellation terms, so read them on the payment page before you book.

Is Agoda or Booking.com cheaper for Shinjuku hotels?

It changes by date and promotion, so there is no fixed answer. Search the same room at Hotel Groove Shinjuku or Keio Plaza on Agoda, Booking.com and Trip.com for your exact dates, compare the totals with taxes, and work out the effective price after ShopBack on each.

How does ShopBack help when I book a Tokyo hotel?

Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store. Open ShopBack Singapore, tap through to Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com, and book. Part of what you pay comes back to your ShopBack account as Cashback, and the current Cashback is shown on each store's ShopBack page.

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute purchase advice. Hotel details, room types, prices, inclusions and policies are set by the hotels and booking sites, are quoted from their own pages at the time of writing, and can change without notice. Always check the current price and terms on the hotel's official site and the booking site before you book. Brand mentions are for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement by those brands.