Hotel Century Southern Tower

Overview

High above the Southern Terrace promenade, Hotel Century Southern Tower occupies the upper floors of Odakyu Southern Tower near Shinjuku Station. Overnight stays are currently suspended. Accommodation closed on October 1, 2026, for a major renovation, and the full hotel is scheduled to reopen in spring 2028.

The restaurants follow a different timetable. Southern Tower Dining and Lounge South Court continue operating through March 31, 2027, while Yurakucho Kakida will remain open throughout the renovation. For now, visitors can come to the tower for a meal, but they can't book an overnight stay.

Rooms

Before the renovation, guest rooms occupied floors 22 to 35, all more than 100 meters above ground. East-facing Scenic rooms looked toward Shinjuku Gyoen, while west-facing Panoramic rooms overlooked the Yoyogi area. Those high-floor views were central to the hotel's appeal.

The previous entry-level Comfort rooms measured 19 square meters. Comfort Doubles had 150-centimeter-wide beds, while the 26-square-meter Southern Tower rooms offered either twin beds or a king. These details describe the former accommodation; the renovated room categories and layouts haven't been confirmed.

Facilities

Before closing, the hotel took a self-service approach to luggage, providing carts rather than porter service. Guest-floor water dispensers supplied drinking water, and paid laundry was available instead of coin-operated machines. There was no room service.

Fitness facilities were across the street rather than inside the hotel. Guests could pay to use Jexer Fitness & Spa Shinjuku, which had a gym and swimming pool. These arrangements applied before the renovation and may not reflect the services available after reopening.

Dining

On the 20th floor, Southern Tower Dining combines city views with an open kitchen, while Lounge South Court serves afternoon tea, desserts, and light meals. Breakfast is suspended while accommodation is closed, though the restaurant continues serving lunch and dinner until its own closure at the end of March 2027. Both venues are scheduled to reopen in autumn 2027, ahead of the guest rooms.

One floor below, Yurakucho Kakida serves chef-selected sushi and teppanyaki omakase courses. It remains open during the wider renovation.

Location and transport

The second-floor entrance is about three minutes on foot from the South Exit, Koshu-Kaido Gate, or New South Gate of Shinjuku Station. The route passes through the south-side promenade and shopping area. Busta Shinjuku, the expressway bus terminal, is also about three minutes away.

From the Toei subway's A1 exit, the first-floor entrance is roughly a minute away on foot. These estimates begin at the exits, not the train platforms. Because several railway operators share the station complex, following signs for the correct exit is more helpful than simply heading toward Shinjuku.

Airport access

Busta Shinjuku has airport buses for Haneda and Narita, so it remains a convenient arrival point for restaurant visitors during the renovation. Choose a service for the correct airport and allow extra time for road traffic.

From Narita, the Narita Express runs directly to Shinjuku in about 80 minutes. The walk to the tower follows the train journey.

Why stay here

When accommodation resumes, the high-floor views and proximity to Shinjuku's south-side rail and bus connections will be the main reasons to consider a stay. Anyone traveling before then will need to book elsewhere, even while some of the tower's restaurants remain open.

The surrounding Shinjuku area brings together Takashimaya and NeWoman, with Hands and Kinokuniya nearby. Shinjuku Gyoen offers a quieter change of pace with Japanese, formal, and landscape gardens, spring cherry blossoms, and autumn foliage.

Good to know

Spring 2028 is the planned reopening season, not a confirmed opening date. Reservation opening dates and further renovation details are still to be announced. Check the latest schedule before planning a stay.