Hotel Cen

Probably the smallest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. Space is extremely limited — something that is quite common in Japan — but the hotel makes up for it with its design, a great breakfast, and a cool overall atmosphere.

Hotel Cen is in a great location, close to stations and walkable into Shinjuku. It’s on a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle. The rooms are very small and basic. They have a smell of damp, likely due to the bathrooms being a part of the bedroom. They changed my room due to the smell but the second room unfortunately developed a stench during the stay. The cafe is a nice spot.

Fantastic location, clean and well equipped room, really can’t go wrong here! Plus they offer an extra 10% at the cafe that’s attached to the hotel. Their food there was delicious.

📍 Location & Accessibility Prime positioning: Just a 3‑minute walk from Shimbashi Station and close to Ginza’s high-end boutiques, eateries, and iconic sights like Tsukiji and the Imperial Palace . Convenience: Surrounded by convenience stores (FamilyMart), supermarket, and easy bus/train connections—including to Haneda/Narita . --- 🛏 Rooms & Comfort SmartBed™ system: Electronic beds that convert into lounge chairs at the touch of a button—perfect for relaxing with a book or TV . Room sizes: Compact yet cleverly designed—Queen or Twin rooms (~14 m²), Premium Twins (~19 m²), and family suites up to ~32 m² . Cleanliness & maintenance: Immaculate rooms, modern fixtures, and rain‑shower bathrooms with bidets consistently earn 9–10 scores for cleanliness on ******* and Booking . --- 🤖 Tech & Amenities Automated systems: Self check‑in kiosks (“Mission Control”) and robot “crew” that deliver basic items—makes the stay feel high-tech and efficient . Connectivity: Free ultra-fast Wi‑Fi, SmartTVs, wireless charging pads—all the essentials for business or leisure . Extras: 24/7 gym, in-house “Komyuniti” restaurant/bar offering breakfasts, mocktails, and weekday happy hours .