Kadoya Hotel: Comfortable Tokyo Accommodation Near Shinjuku Station

Staying in Shinjuku, Central Tokyo

View of Shinjuku Station West Gate. Photo by Pixta

Given the lively atmosphere of the city, many visitors to Japan might want to stay in central Tokyo. However, most are forced to look somewhere else due to expensive lodgings in the area.

We introduce Kadoya Hotel, which is located just 3 minutes by foot from the West Gate of Shinjuku Station. The hotel offers rooms with pleasant, comfortable atmosphere at affordable rates.

Nighttime view from the observatory at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Photo by Pixta

Shinjuku is famous for its department stores and shopping malls showcasing the latest trends, along with a wide variety of entertainment facilities and restaurants. In contrast to the skyscrapers, old-fashioned bars and eateries line the streets along Shinjuku Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

The observatory at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building has a fantastic view of the metropolis, with Shinjuku Gyoen offering a different scenery each season. Those wishing to stay in this area and experience its vibrancy should book a stay at the Kadoya Hotel.

Accommodation Plans at Kadoya Hotel

Enjoy a Pleasant Stay in Shinjuku

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Kadoya Hotel will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2022. There were no skyscrapers in Shinjuku when the hotel first opened. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government building designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange was completed in 1990. In other words, the hotel has witnessed the transformation of the Shinjuku district over the decades.

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During the Edo Period, Shinjuku was the last shukuba (post town) for those traveling from Hakone on the Koshu Kaido, a highway connecting Edo (Tokyo) to Koshu (Yamanashi). There were many ryokans (Japanese-style inns) in the area; one of those lodgings was the predecessor of Kadoya Hotel.

Shinjuku transformed into a bustling urban hub after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. At this hotel, guests can immerse themselves in this ever-changing, vibrant district.

Accommodation Plans at Kadoya Hotel

Kadoya Hotel's Pleasant Sleep Project

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Kadoya Hotel has devised its own Pleasant Sleep Project to ensure guests enjoy a good night's sleep.

The hotel uses mattresses made by famous brands, including Simmons and Tempur®. All of the rooms are furnished with Tempur® comfort pillows made from materials developed by NASA, which equally disperses the weight of the human head.

Guests can also choose pillows at the reception desk. They can try the Fibelle pillow made by the famous Danish brand Danfill, or the Tempur® neck pillow, which comes with extra neck support.

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Some of the staff are even qualified pillow advisors. Equipped with a special tool, they measure the shape of the guest's head and neck to recommend the best pillow. Just ask for a pillow advisor at the reception desk!

Guestrooms at Kadoya Hotel

There are 90 Western-style rooms all designed in a traditional fashion to allow guests to relax. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with Internet access and television.

There are single, double, twin, and four-bed rooms. Compared to general no-frill hotels, the rooms here are extra spacious so guests should feel comfortable.

Additionally, the hotel offers a specially designed room inspired by kura, traditional Japanese storehouses. The black stucco walls effectively control humidity, ensuring that guests to sleep soundly.

There are also universally designed floors and rooms to welcome people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Accommodation Plans at Kadoya Hotel

A Stylish Cafe and Izakaya

The French Toast served at breakfast in the cafe. Picture courtesy of Kadoya Hotel

Cafe La Voie, located on the first floor, serves a wholesome breakfast included in the Room and Breakfast Package. Guests can choose from among three menus that come with a salad buffet.

The Japanese-style breakfast. Picture courtesy of Kadoya Hotel

Our favorite menu was the authentic Japanese-style breakfast that consists of rice, grilled fish, miso soup, and side dishes. Guests should also try adding a raw egg on rice, which can be quite tasty.

Conversely, the Western-style breakfast is served with a fragrant French toast.

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Cafe La Voie is open to the public after breakfast time. With an interior inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, the cafe serves coffee, tea, and a wide variety of confections. Customers are invited to relax in an elegant atmosphere with tasty food and desserts.

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The cafe was named "La Voie" (the road) since it can be accessed from three routes.

The terrace seats are also available on days with fine weather. Lunch plate menus, such as curry rice, are served at midday.

Guests can enjoy diner in the city or at Hatago, an izakaya (Japanese-style tavern) located on the basement floor. The tavern is furnished with counter seats, tables, and private rooms with an irori (sunken hearth).

While the popular menu is the Iwaidori course, a set menu with charcoal-grilled dishes, guests can also order yakitori, hot pot dishes, tempura, and shabu-shabu. Other dishes available on the menu are made with fine ingredients such as top-quality Hida beef, Matsusaka pork, and Seseragi pork.

A wide variety of alcoholic beverages, such as shochu, wine, and sake sourced nationwide including Niigata Prefecture are available. This would be a great opportunity to try Japanese sake.

A Combination of Old and New Shinjuku

Guests can purchase inden craft items at the gift shop. Inden is a traditional craft from Koshu (Yamanashi). Made from lacquered deerskin, inden was also used on samurai body armor.

In addition to comfortable rooms, Kadoya Hotel offers fine food and souvenirs. Those looking to stay in the city center should take a look at the accommodation plans here. Guests will have the chance to experience both the old and new sides of Shinjuku.

Accommodation Plans at Kadoya Hotel

Kadoya Hotel

1-23-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023

Written by Ramona Taranu
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Sponsored by the Japan Ryokan and Hotel Association Tokyo Branch