As its name suggests, the 477-room Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome is located within the Shiodome Tower in downtown Tokyo. The upscale property is within walking distance of the famed Tsukiji Fish Market and conveniently connected to two metro stations, making it easy to access the rest of the city. Contemporary decor and big work desks cater to business travelers, and all but the small Economy Rooms have great views of the city from the high-rise's upper floors. Four restaurants, including a cafe that serves macrobiotic cuisine, give plenty of dining options, while the large Mandara Spa adds pampering perks, though there's no pool or hot tub. Travelers might want to compare rates with the comparable Park Hotel Tokyo across the street, which has stylish, modern rooms, some featuring beautiful hand-painted art on the walls.
As its name suggests, the 477-room Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome is located within the Shiodome Tower in downtown Tokyo. The upscale property is within walking distance of the famed Tsukiji Fish Market and conveniently connected to two metro stations, making it easy to access the rest of the city. Contemporary decor and big work desks cater to business travelers, and all but the small Economy Rooms have great views of the city from the high-rise's upper floors. Four restaurants, including a cafe that serves macrobiotic cuisine, give plenty of dining options, while the large Mandara Spa adds pampering perks, though there's no pool or hot tub. Travelers might want to compare rates with the comparable Park Hotel Tokyo across the street, which has stylish, modern rooms, some featuring beautiful hand-painted art on the walls.
Glamorous yet playful, the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is an upscale, 800-room mega-hotel, and one of six official Tokyo Disney Resorts. Managing to pair tasteful luxury with Disney kitsch, this lively hotel is tailored to families visiting Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with kids, and features themed floors and rooms and plenty of kid-friendly amenities. The hotel offers free shuttle service to Disney's monorail -- which takes about 15 minutes. Some rooms have undergone renovations, and while older rooms are larger, they're somewhat dated; newer rooms have spiffier decor and high-tech amenities. A shopping promenade, restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa services are all included in the hotel complex, although the breakfast buffet, in-room Wi-Fi, and use of the outdoor pool all come with extra fees. A less-pricey alternative is the nearby Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay, although it has neither a pool or spa.
Glamorous yet playful, the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is an upscale, 800-room mega-hotel, and one of six official Tokyo Disney Resorts. Managing to pair tasteful luxury with Disney kitsch, this lively hotel is tailored to families visiting Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with kids, and features themed floors and rooms and plenty of kid-friendly amenities. The hotel offers free shuttle service to Disney's monorail -- which takes about 15 minutes. Some rooms have undergone renovations, and while older rooms are larger, they're somewhat dated; newer rooms have spiffier decor and high-tech amenities. A shopping promenade, restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa services are all included in the hotel complex, although the breakfast buffet, in-room Wi-Fi, and use of the outdoor pool all come with extra fees. A less-pricey alternative is the nearby Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay, although it has neither a pool or spa.
This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station. The 216 rooms, which range from Standard to Princess Suites, are spacious, especially for Japan, and are more in the style of a European hotel, though the decor could use some updating. The five on-site restaurants include a teppanyaki grill, where food is cooked at the table, and the Amber Court serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, but the wait for a table can be long. The similarly priced Kyoto Hotel Okura has more modern decor, and fitness facilities.
This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station. The 216 rooms, which range from Standard to Princess Suites, are spacious, especially for Japan, and are more in the style of a European hotel, though the decor could use some updating. The five on-site restaurants include a teppanyaki grill, where food is cooked at the table, and the Amber Court serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, but the wait for a table can be long. The similarly priced Kyoto Hotel Okura has more modern decor, and fitness facilities.
The 194-room Hotel Monterey Osaka is a three-pearl property conveniently located near Osaka's main train station and the subway in the Umeda district. It's also within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and upscale boutiques. Designed after a Viennese palace, the hotel stands out in Osaka, and additions like the Belgian wedding chapel and courtyard are unusual. Rooms are done in a classic Austrian style that, unfortunately, looks a bit dated. However, they feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There are both Japanese and French restaurants on-site, plus seven additional event spaces, including a grand ballroom. Travelers looking for something more contemporary could check out the similarly priced Hotel Granvia Osaka, a huge property with lots of restaurants, bars, and event spaces.
The 194-room Hotel Monterey Osaka is a three-pearl property conveniently located near Osaka's main train station and the subway in the Umeda district. It's also within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and upscale boutiques. Designed after a Viennese palace, the hotel stands out in Osaka, and additions like the Belgian wedding chapel and courtyard are unusual. Rooms are done in a classic Austrian style that, unfortunately, looks a bit dated. However, they feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There are both Japanese and French restaurants on-site, plus seven additional event spaces, including a grand ballroom. Travelers looking for something more contemporary could check out the similarly priced Hotel Granvia Osaka, a huge property with lots of restaurants, bars, and event spaces.
It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station. The hotel shares a building with a tourist information center, a public bath, and a soaring tower with an observation deck offering panoramic views. There’s no fitness center or pool, but the hotel has a restaurant as well as a bar with impressive views. The property’s 162 rooms are contemporary, but tiny, with little room for anything beyond sleeping. Guests willing to trek a bit farther from Kyoto Station might want to compare rates with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi, a mid-range property with modern rooms and a tasty breakfast buffet.
It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station. The hotel shares a building with a tourist information center, a public bath, and a soaring tower with an observation deck offering panoramic views. There’s no fitness center or pool, but the hotel has a restaurant as well as a bar with impressive views. The property’s 162 rooms are contemporary, but tiny, with little room for anything beyond sleeping. Guests willing to trek a bit farther from Kyoto Station might want to compare rates with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi, a mid-range property with modern rooms and a tasty breakfast buffet.
The upper-middle-range, 206-room Courtyard Marriott Ginza Hotel is in the "Beverly Hills" of Tokyo -- one of the city's most upscale shopping districts that's very close to public transportation and on a direct link to an airport shuttle bus, making it convenient for tourists and business guests. The hotel has 10 meeting rooms, a business center, and an additional area with rentable computers. It's a big, largely impersonal hotel, but it's comprehensive in scope with a Japanese restaurant, American restaurant, bars, full-scale gym, and small shops. Guest rooms are modern and feel corporate, with stocked minibars and flat-screen TVs. The clientele is almost entirely international with places to go and people to see. However, Wi-Fi and breakfast are not included in rates. Just a few minutes' walk away, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is an upscale property with similar rates and free Wi-Fi.
The upper-middle-range, 206-room Courtyard Marriott Ginza Hotel is in the "Beverly Hills" of Tokyo -- one of the city's most upscale shopping districts that's very close to public transportation and on a direct link to an airport shuttle bus, making it convenient for tourists and business guests. The hotel has 10 meeting rooms, a business center, and an additional area with rentable computers. It's a big, largely impersonal hotel, but it's comprehensive in scope with a Japanese restaurant, American restaurant, bars, full-scale gym, and small shops. Guest rooms are modern and feel corporate, with stocked minibars and flat-screen TVs. The clientele is almost entirely international with places to go and people to see. However, Wi-Fi and breakfast are not included in rates. Just a few minutes' walk away, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is an upscale property with similar rates and free Wi-Fi.
The Hotel East 21 Tokyo is a 396 room, three-and-a-half-pearl high-rise building east of Tokyo's metropolitan center. Built in 1992 and restored in 2012, its interiors feature Art Deco architecture and art. It has a large, comprehensive fitness center and three gorgeous pools; two are outside but there is a fee for their use, even for guests of the hotel. The hotel has eight bars and restaurants serving cuisine from the east and west, and a banquet hall that seats 900 people. Guest rooms are simply decorated and have minibars and flat-screen TVs, and most have views. One big draw of this hotel is its proximity to Tokyo Disney, a 17-minute drive on a free bus provided by the hotel. For a smaller hotel the same distance from Disney, and offering bike rentals, guests could try the Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside.
The Hotel East 21 Tokyo is a 396 room, three-and-a-half-pearl high-rise building east of Tokyo's metropolitan center. Built in 1992 and restored in 2012, its interiors feature Art Deco architecture and art. It has a large, comprehensive fitness center and three gorgeous pools; two are outside but there is a fee for their use, even for guests of the hotel. The hotel has eight bars and restaurants serving cuisine from the east and west, and a banquet hall that seats 900 people. Guest rooms are simply decorated and have minibars and flat-screen TVs, and most have views. One big draw of this hotel is its proximity to Tokyo Disney, a 17-minute drive on a free bus provided by the hotel. For a smaller hotel the same distance from Disney, and offering bike rentals, guests could try the Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside.
The 204-room Hotel Grand Arc Hanzomon is an upper-middle-range hotel in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo. This high-rise property is located just across the moat from the Imperial Palace and the expansive gardens that surround it. Rooms tend to be a bit small, but they make decent use of available space. There are both Western and Japanese-style rooms, with the latter featuring traditional tatami mat floors and Showji curtains. There are few amenities on the property beyond free Wi-Fi and a vending machine with alcohol, however the views of Ginza and the palace are stellar. The hotel is on par price-wise with comparable hotels in the immediate area, but guest who don’t mind paying a bit more for amenities may prefer Hotel Niwa Tokyo.
The 204-room Hotel Grand Arc Hanzomon is an upper-middle-range hotel in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo. This high-rise property is located just across the moat from the Imperial Palace and the expansive gardens that surround it. Rooms tend to be a bit small, but they make decent use of available space. There are both Western and Japanese-style rooms, with the latter featuring traditional tatami mat floors and Showji curtains. There are few amenities on the property beyond free Wi-Fi and a vending machine with alcohol, however the views of Ginza and the palace are stellar. The hotel is on par price-wise with comparable hotels in the immediate area, but guest who don’t mind paying a bit more for amenities may prefer Hotel Niwa Tokyo.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is an upscale business hotel situated in the towering Cerulean Tower skyscraper, just a short walk from Shibuya Station. The 411 rooms here are spread out over floors 19 through 37 and all have great views over the city, but for a high-end hotel, decor is noticeably staid. Facilities at this hotel are remarkable, including an extensive wellness center with a pool, hot tub, and gym, but it costs extra to use (except for Executive Floor guests). There are also numerous restaurants serving everything from Italian to Japanese fare, and lots of conference space for groups of up to 1,000 people. It's one of the nicest hotels in the area, but there are plenty similar hotels in other neighborhoods, such as the Hilton Tokyo, located in Shinjuku.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is an upscale business hotel situated in the towering Cerulean Tower skyscraper, just a short walk from Shibuya Station. The 411 rooms here are spread out over floors 19 through 37 and all have great views over the city, but for a high-end hotel, decor is noticeably staid. Facilities at this hotel are remarkable, including an extensive wellness center with a pool, hot tub, and gym, but it costs extra to use (except for Executive Floor guests). There are also numerous restaurants serving everything from Italian to Japanese fare, and lots of conference space for groups of up to 1,000 people. It's one of the nicest hotels in the area, but there are plenty similar hotels in other neighborhoods, such as the Hilton Tokyo, located in Shinjuku.
The biggest selling point of the APA Hotel Roppongi Ekimae is its excellent location in trendy Roppongi. Restaurants, bars, and clubs fill the immediate area, and the Roppongi metro station is a three-minute walk. The two-and-a-half-pearl property has an eye-catching modern lobby and an industrial-chic eatery and bar, but decor in its 125 guest rooms doesn't follow suit, with a bare-bones look and no hint of style. In-room amenities, however, are a plus, as all units come with 50-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Facilities are limited, but there's a full-service restaurant that serves hot breakfast for an extra charge and Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel’s nearby sister property APA Hotel Roppongi-Itchome-Ekimae is similar in quality but it has coin-op laundry and Italian dining rather than Spanish.
The biggest selling point of the APA Hotel Roppongi Ekimae is its excellent location in trendy Roppongi. Restaurants, bars, and clubs fill the immediate area, and the Roppongi metro station is a three-minute walk. The two-and-a-half-pearl property has an eye-catching modern lobby and an industrial-chic eatery and bar, but decor in its 125 guest rooms doesn't follow suit, with a bare-bones look and no hint of style. In-room amenities, however, are a plus, as all units come with 50-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Facilities are limited, but there's a full-service restaurant that serves hot breakfast for an extra charge and Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel’s nearby sister property APA Hotel Roppongi-Itchome-Ekimae is similar in quality but it has coin-op laundry and Italian dining rather than Spanish.