Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

If you’re going to stay in downtown Shinjuku, the Keio Plaza is the most commendable option. This large, city centre hotel occupies a prime spot at the heart of the district and offers a high level of comfort with good sized rooms for the price. If you’re lucky enough to be assigned one on the upper storeys, you can look forward to a splendid view of the capital’s futuristic skyline. Another reason we opted for the Keio Plaza is that its check-in formalities are conducted at a refreshingly brisk pace: you should be in your room wrapped in a soft yukata Japanese evening gown and slippers in a jiffy.