Shinagawa Tobu Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
A calm, plainly designed Japanese business hotel that holds onto good value a short walk from Shinagawa Station.
A calm, plainly designed Japanese business hotel that holds onto good value a short walk from Shinagawa Station.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Shinagawa Tobu Hotel is a mid-size 3-star with 206 rooms, and it holds onto the calm, old-school feel of a Japanese business hotel. The score sits at 8.0/10, the staff get good marks, and the rooms come up clean. Those rooms run 20-25 sqm with a plain but tidy design, warm tones and a comfortable bed. The bathroom is clean and has a soaking tub. High floors look out over Tokyo, and a few catch Tokyo Tower on a clear night. Reviewers call out the quiet and the cleanliness in particular.
Food and amenities
There is a Japanese restaurant on site serving breakfast and dinner, plus a small gym, laundry and a 24-hour front desk. There is no pool and no spa — but for the price, the basics are all here.
Location and getting there
It is a 7-minute walk from Shinagawa Station via the Takanawa exit — the longest walk in this price tier, though the route is lined with shops and places to eat. The Takanawa side is quieter than the East side of the station, and everything else in Shinagawa is easy to reach on foot.
Things to know before booking
The 7-minute walk is the real trade-off here, and facilities are thinner than at the bigger hotels nearby — no pool, no spa. This is a no-frills business hotel, so don't come expecting 5-star service. Ask for a room on floors 9-12 for a better view without a big jump in price.
Our take
Shinagawa Tobu Hotel is best for travelers who want a quiet, clean room from around $80 a night and don't need premium extras — a good fit for a longer stay or a stopover between trips.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A calm, low-traffic feel that the bigger Shinagawa hotels can't match — reviewers single out the quiet and the cleanliness.
- High-floor rooms look out over Tokyo, and some catch Tokyo Tower on a clear night, at no extra charge.
- Rooms start at around $80, which is solid value for a hotel this close to Shinagawa Station.
- The on-site Japanese restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and its set lunch is very good value.
- Rooms run 20-25 sqm with a soaking tub in the bathroom — more room than you often get at this price in Tokyo.
- It is a 7-minute walk (550 m) from the station — the longest in this price tier, though there are shops and places to eat along the way.
- Facilities are limited compared with the larger hotels in the area: there is no pool and no spa.
- Service and design are pitched at a clean, no-frills business hotel, so it won't suit anyone expecting 5-star polish.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room on floors 9-12 — better views than the lower floors, and still not pricey.
- Eat in the hotel restaurant at midday: the set lunch is very good value.
- Coming from Narita, take the N'EX (Narita Express) straight to Shinagawa Station, about 35 minutes, then walk 7 minutes to the door.