BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel — Shinjuku's spectacular new luxury flagship with views nothing can block
Imagine waking up, drawing the curtains, and looking out across the entire Shinjuku skyline from floor 39 — no other building in the way, nothing between you and the city. That is what BELLUSTAR TOKYO delivers every morning. Pan Pacific Hotels Group's first flagship in Japan opened on 14 April 2023 on the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, the newest 48-storey mixed-use tower in this district — and it has quickly become the hotel travellers in the know whisper about when someone asks, "where should I stay in Tokyo this time?"
BELLUSTAR TOKYO occupies floors 39–47 of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, right at the heart of Kabukicho — Shinjuku's most vibrant entertainment district. With a guest review score of 9.2 from 824 reviews, this hotel doesn't just look the part; it delivers on every promise. The first thing everyone talks about is that every single room starts at floor 39, with an unobstructed view of Shinjuku. On clear days you can see Mt. Fuji standing quietly on the horizon — a view guests describe as one of the most unforgettable things they have seen in Tokyo.
"Guests who've stayed here say it with one voice: the view from floor 39 is one of the best things in Tokyo. Waking up to Shinjuku's skyline catching the morning light — expensive, yes, but worth every yen."
What truly separates BELLUSTAR TOKYO from other 5-star hotels in the city is the Sky Spa located at the very top of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower — reserved exclusively for hotel guests — alongside the exclusive lounge on floor 46. Between 17:00 and 18:30 at sunset, guests enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks with the best possible view of Shinjuku on a fine day. Amenities of this calibre in the Shinjuku area are genuinely rare.
The interiors were designed by Wonderwall under Masamichi Katayama, one of Japan's leading designers, with warm wood panelling throughout that balances the luxury feel with something inviting rather than cold. Beyond the Sky Spa there is a 24-hour gym on floor 18 with a full equipment lineup and city views. Four dining options are housed within the tower: Restaurant Bellustar, Bar Bellustar, Teppan Ten-yu, and Sushi JIN-È — meaning you can eat extremely well without ever stepping outside.
On the location side, Seibu-Shinjuku Station is just a 2-minute walk and Shinjuku Station East Gate is about 7 minutes — connecting you to almost every train line in Tokyo with ease. Kabukicho is lively in every direction: restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are immediately outside the tower entrance. For travellers who want Tokyo's energy and nightlife at their doorstep, this is as central as it gets.
Guests also earn Pan Pacific Discovery Club points redeemable at properties across the global Pan Pacific network — useful for frequent travellers who want to build loyalty over time. Service quality under the Pan Pacific brand receives particularly high marks in reviews; staff are professional and attentive to detail. Guests who have stayed at comparable luxury hotels elsewhere in the group say BELLUSTAR delivers consistent quality at a level that matches the price tag.
A few things worth knowing before you book. The Kabukicho address is something some guests mention upfront — this is Tokyo's most famous red-light and entertainment district. The hotel tower itself is clearly separated from that side of the neighbourhood, but it is useful to know before you arrive. Beyond that, the entry-level Deluxe room at 50 m² is on the smaller side for a 5-star at this price point, and the hotel has no swimming pool — if a pool is non-negotiable, another property will suit you better.
To put it plainly, BELLUSTAR TOKYO is the best hotel in Tokyo right now for a Shinjuku-exclusive floor-39+ view experience. The opening rate of ¥75,000/night for a Deluxe is a real commitment, but for travellers who want that "open the curtains and gasp" moment every morning — a sunset lounge with complimentary drinks, Sky Spa above everything else, and views that nothing can take away — it is a commitment that earns its keep.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Every room floor 39+ — unobstructed Shinjuku skyline, Mt. Fuji on clear days
- ✓ Sky Spa at the summit + exclusive floor-46 lounge for hotel guests only
- ✓ Wonderwall design by Masamichi Katayama — beautiful wood-panelled interiors
- ✓ Pan Pacific brand · Discovery Club points · professional 5-star service
- ! Kabukicho is a red-light / entertainment district — the tower is clearly separate but worth knowing
- ! Entry Deluxe at 50 m² is smaller than comparable 5-star rooms elsewhere
- ! No swimming pool — guests needing a pool should consider another property
- ✓ 2 min to Seibu-Shinjuku · 7 min to JR Shinjuku East — excellent transport links
- ✓ 24-hour gym on floor 18 with full equipment and city views
- ✓ Four in-house restaurants: Japanese fusion, Teppan, Sushi — no need to go out
- ✓ Pan Pacific's first Japan flagship — opened April 2023, still brand new
- ! High price from ¥75,000/night — not for budget-conscious travellers
- ! Only 97 rooms — availability disappears fast in peak season
- ! Kabukicho can be noisy late at night, though upper floors are generally unaffected
- 💡If you need a swimming pool — BELLUSTAR TOKYO has no pool in the building → consider Hotel Toranomon Hills or Janu Tokyo instead.
- 💡If Kabukicho's reputation concerns you — the area is Tokyo's best-known red-light and nightlife district, and while the hotel tower is clearly separated → if this is a dealbreaker, look at 5-star options in Ginza or Roppongi.
- 💡If your budget is under ¥75,000/night — that price is entry-level Deluxe only; suites go considerably higher → for Shinjuku on a tighter budget, Hotel Groove Shinjuku (Parkroyal Collection) shares the same tower on floors 17–38 at around ¥28,000.