Overview
High above Kabukicho, HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel occupies floors 18 to 38 of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo-Shinjuku. Guestrooms, JAM17 dining, and entertainment are under one roof, while airport buses stop at the tower. Shinjuku nightlife begins just outside.
Rooms begin on the 20th floor, above the tower's entertainment levels. City views, food, and evenings out shape the experience more than a quiet neighborhood atmosphere. The main Shinjuku Station complex is within walking distance, but there is no direct connection.
Rooms
All 538 rooms are non-smoking and occupy floors 20 to 38. Sizes range from 21 to 61 square meters, with Superior, Deluxe, Premier, and Executive Twin categories followed by several suites. Selected rooms look across the Shinjuku skyline or toward Shinjuku Gyoen.
Room choice matters. The 61-square-meter Japanese Suite sleeps up to six with futon bedding, while the Premier Suite accommodates up to four. Three GROOVE ROOM designs created with contemporary artists provide a more individual alternative to the standard categories.
Facilities
A dedicated elevator runs from the first-floor entrance to reception on the 18th floor. The Laundry & Sundry room on the 20th floor has washing machines, vending machines, and irons, which are especially handy during a longer Tokyo trip. Reception can hold luggage before check-in or on the day of departure.
Event and party spaces connect to JAM17's terrace. There is no gym, spa, or hot spring, an important limitation if wellness facilities are part of your hotel search.
Dining
JAM17 occupies the 17th floor, one level below reception. JAM17 DINING serves the breakfast buffet before continuing with lunch, tea, and dinner centered on stone-oven cooking. The adjoining bar stays open later, while the terrace and gelateria provide more casual settings for drinks, coffee, or dessert.
Breakfast and an evening drink don't require another trip through Kabukicho. Once outside the tower, you'll find an unusually broad choice of restaurants and late-night venues across the neighborhood.
Location and transport
Seibu-Shinjuku Station provides the shortest rail approach, at about one minute on foot. Shinjuku Station is about seven minutes away, with JR, Odakyu, Keio, and Tokyo Metro routes across the city and beyond. Shinjuku-nishiguchi and Shinjuku-sanchome add further subway options.
Your arrival route matters. The hotel is on the Kabukicho side of the district, so approaching from the opposite side of Shinjuku Station can mean a longer walk through or around its extensive rail complex.
Airport access
Reserved airport buses stop at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower and travel to both Haneda and Narita without a train transfer. Having the stop at the tower is a substantial advantage with luggage and one of the clearest reasons to stay here.
Bus departures are more limited than the full rail timetable, and road traffic can affect journey times. Check the current schedule and reserve a seat before relying on the service for a flight.
Why stay here
Late evenings in Kabukicho are easier when your room is already above the district, while the tower bus stop removes train changes from many airport journeys. The tradeoff is the walk to Shinjuku Station and a setting defined by entertainment rather than calm residential streets.
Outside the tower, Shinjuku's east side is known for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Kabukicho's restaurants and entertainment venues begin nearby, while Golden Gai brings a contrasting cluster of tiny bars to the same broader evening district.
Good to know
The hotel isn't directly connected to Shinjuku Station. Its published step-free route from the East Gate, using elevators, takes about nine minutes, so allow extra time when arriving with luggage or from another side of the complex. A room key is required to enter the building between 1:00 and 7:00.
7-minute walk
