We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Tokyo, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated March 2024.
Super central. Creative. Good breakfast. Hotel New Otani Executive House Zen is located in Tokyo, 1.2 km from National Diet Building and 1.3 km from Chidorigafuchi. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bath robes provided. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Hotel New Otani Executive House Zen features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Japan Imperial Palace is 1.7 km from Hotel New Otani Executive House Zen. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 14 km from Hotel New Otani Executive House Zen.Show full description
I rate this as the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Tokyo.
Trendy. Cosy rooms. Great views. Situated a minutes’ walk away from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station of the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Line, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho boasts free WiFi throughout the entire property. There is a sake bar, a sushi restaurant and a teppanyaki restaurant on site, as well as a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is directly linked to Nagatacho Station of the Nanboku Line. It is a 10-minute drive from Tokyo Station, and a 30-minute drive from Haneda Airport. Narita International Airport is a 100-minute drive away. The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho features a spa and wellness centre and a sauna facility, and the front desk offers currency exchange. Laundry services are offered at an extra cost. All rooms are air-conditioned/heated and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms come with a desk, minibar, electric kettle, a coffee machine, personal locker and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes equipped with a bathtub and shower. Hairdryers, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes provided. Guests can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine on site, and there are several restaurants within a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station.Show full description
This luxury hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Great restaurant. Surrounded by a beautiful 400-year old Japanese garden, Hotel New Otani Tokyo is situated in central Tokyo and offers comfortable accommodation less than a 10-minute walk from 5 subway lines. New Otani Hotel is just 300 metres from Akasaka-Mitsuke Subway Station. From this station the Ginza, Shibuya and Shinjuku areas can all be reached in less than a 10-minute subway ride. The room has large full-height windows that extend from the foot to the ceiling with a sense of openness. Some rooms have views of the hotel's Japanese garden or Shinjuku New City Centre. Hotel New Otani features an incredible 37 dining options, ranging from international cuisine to authentic Japanese dishes – everything from French and Italian to tempura and teppanyaki.Show full description
Hip. Very central. Very clean. The Kitano Hotel Tokyo is just steps away from the Nagatacho subway station Exit 4. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage. Featuring an onsite beauty salon and acupuncture therapy. Japanese traditional tea can also be arranged at the tea salon, while the rooftop lounge offers view of the Imperial Palace and city. All air-conditioned rooms are individually decorated with neutral, natural features and artworks. Equipped with a seating area with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle and fridge, all rooms have either a kitchenette or a fully-equipped kitchen. En suite bathrooms offer a bidet toilet, hairdryer, toothbrushes and free toiletries. Carefully selected weight-optimising mattress is fitted in all rooms. The Kitano Hotel Tokyo offers a bar and 2 restaurants on site. Visit Sushi Oumi, featuring Edo-style sushi. The Imperial Palace moat is a 13-minute walk away, while the National Diet Building and Hie Shrine is a 10-minute walk away. Shibuya Station is 9-minutes and Ginza Station is 14-minute away by metro lines.Show full description
This boutique hotel has exceptional cleanliness, amazing staff and great affordability.
Great restaurant. Rooftop bar. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Subway Station, The Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower features a 400-year-old Japanese garden. In summer, guests can take a dip in one of the largest outdoor hotel pools in the city. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Spacious guest rooms provide all basic facilities during the stay, including a fridge and an electric kettle. Rooms are air conditioned. The New Otani Hotel Garden Tower has a wide variety of international restaurants. Bella Vista offers authentic Italian dishes as well as the Tokyo skyline view from the 40th floor. Kyubey, located on the lobby floor, offers a selection of fine sushi. The hotel provides various services like room service, a concierge desk and a currency exchange machine. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage for free. A gym facility is also on site. Nagatacho Subway Station is a 5-minute walk from the property. The Imperial Palace is a 10-mintue drive away.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Designed by Kengo Kuma, Capitol Hotel Tokyu boasts 3 restaurants, a 14th-floor indoor pool and direct access to 4 subway lines. Rooms are spacious for Tokyo and have city views. Free WiFi is available in the entire building and paid private parking is available on site. Rooms at Tokyu Capitol Hotel offer a softly lit blend of the old and new, with paper screens and a large flat-screen TV. A minibar and a large private bathroom with a bathtub are included. Free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Guests can look out over Tokyo as they work out at the fitness centre or relax in the hot tub. Carju Rajah TIADO Spa offers massages and the hotel includes a beauty salon, photo studio and other shops. The business centre on the 3rd floor features a computer and photocopying services for guests' convenience. Star Hill Chinese Restaurant serves lunch and dinner in stylish modern settings. Suiren offers various Japanese dishes including teppanyaki, sushi and kaiseki multi-courses. Asian and Western cuisines are available all day at Origami. The Capitol Bar offers mood lighting, natural wood and elegantly served cocktails. The hotel has direct access to the Tameike-sanno and Kokkai-gijido-mae subway stations, which offer direct links to the Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ginza areas. The Imperial Palace is a 5-minute drive, while Roppongi Hills is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Opened December 2020. Situated conveniently in the centre of Tokyo, The Okura Heritage Tokyo offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The Okura Heritage Tokyo offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. All units at the hotel come with a seating area. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms will provide you with city views. The units in The Okura Heritage Tokyo are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Musee Tomo, The Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts and Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda, 15 km from The Okura Heritage Tokyo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great views. Composed of 2 buildings, The Okura Tokyo boasts a garden and bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation features a concierge, ticket service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, kettle and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bath, hairdryer, bidet and free toiletries. Located on 28-40 floors, Prestige Tower offers rooms with cityscape views. Guests booking room type with Club Lounge Access in Heritage Wing can enjoy Club Lounge. Spacious rooms in Heritage Wing include complimentary welcome drink, steam sauna and spa bath. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near The Okura Tokyo include Iino Hall and Conference Centre, National Diet Building and Space FS Shiodome. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International, 22 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Set in Tokyo, 300 metres from The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art, THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from Tepia Advanced Technology Gallery, and within 1.7 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL provides some units with city views, and every room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. At THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Indonesian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Speaking Bengali, German, English and Spanish at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Aoyama Kumano Shrine, Meiji Jingu Stadium and Aoyama Baisouin Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Situated right in the heart of Marunouchi business district, Palace Hotel Tokyo is 5-star luxury accommodation boasting 7 restaurants, a spa and a free-access fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. It is directly connected to Otemachi Subway Station and an 8-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station. Free WiFi is provided in the entire area. Offering elegant and chic ambience, each spacious room comes with a large LCD TV, a blu-ray/DVD player and a safety box. A fridge and an electric kettle are also provided. The en suite bathroom includes a small TV, a bath tub and toiletries. While staying at Tokyo Palace Hotel, guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness gym, or receive rejuvenating treatments at the on-site Evian Spa Tokyo. The concierge desk can arrange various services for guests including mobile phone rentals. Tablet rentals, copy and fax services are available for an extra charge upon request at the front desk or club lounge. Guests can enjoy authentic Japanese culinary experiences in Wadakura restaurant, Tatsumi tempura restaurant and Kanesaka sushi restaurant. Esterre offers exquisite French cuisine and the city views, while Grand Kitchen serves international dishes throughout the day. Located right next to the Imperial Palace, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Ginza shopping area, and a 5-minute train ride from Akihabara electric town. Popular Tsukiji Fish Market can be reached within a 10-minute taxi ride. Airport limousine buses are available to/from Narita and Haneda airports at an extra charge.Show full description
Central. Great value. Very clean. Featuring beautiful Tokyo skyline views from high floors, Toshi Center Hotel is located at the heart of the city, a 3-minute walk from Nagatacho Subway Station. It offers 2 restaurants and high-floor rooms. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the lobby. Renovated in 2008 with a smartly simple look, rooms at Hotel Toshi Center are located on the 14th floor or higher. Each compact room is equipped with a fridge and a 32-inch TV with satellite channels. Rooms with Western beds and Japanese-style rooms with traditional futon bedding are available. The hotel is situated just a 5-minute walk from lively Akasaka area, and a 10-minute walk from the Imperial Palace and a 15-minute taxi ride from Tokyo Station. Nearby Nagatacho Station offers direct subway access to the Shibuya area and Tokyo Dome. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The business centre provides fax and photocopying facilities. Baggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk, which also offers free basic make-up for women and hair and shaving supplies for men. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, Western Restaurant Iris and Japanese Restaurant Bairin are jointly operated in the same space. Guests can enjoy drinks and light refreshments at the tea lounge.Show full description
Opened December 2022. Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel is situated in the centre of Tokyo, 400 metres from Okubo Park. The property is close to Korea Museum, Studio Alta and Yaso Saijo Monument. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel provides some rooms with garden views, and rooms have a kettle. An American breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel include Seibu Shinjuku PePe Shopping Mall, Samurai Museum and Choko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. Good breakfast. Popular among business travellers. Open from June 2016, Hotel Allamanda Aoyama is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Gaienmae Subway Station on the Ginza Line. It boasts spacious rooms with elegant decor, a spa centre, sauna and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy shopping at the Omotesando and Harajuku areas, a 10-minute walk from the property. Nezu Museum is 900 metres from Hotel Allamanda Aoyama, while Mori Art Museum is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 14 km from the property. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath and bidet. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Hotel guests can use the fitness gym, sauna and big bath free of charge and the swimming pool can be used at an extra cost.Show full description
Very stylish. Elegant. Great restaurant. Set within a historic Japanese garden, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers spacious rooms with garden or city views and free Wi-Fi. On-site YU The Spa features massages with scented oils and traditional Japanese hot-spring baths. The classically luxurious rooms include a marble en-suite bathroom with deep soaking bathtub. A glass-enclosed indoor pool and 3 dining options are featured. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and hi-fi audio system. Guests can receive rejuvenating treatments and soak in the open-air heated hot tub and the hot spring bath at the spa. For convenience, the hotel’s business centre and fitness centre are open 24 hours. Overlooking the Chinzanso Gardens, Il Teatro features Venetian chandeliers and Milanese-style Italian dishes. Miyuki offers a range of Japanese cuisine served by staff in kimonos, and international dishes are served at the Bistro. Tokyo Chinzanso Hotel is a 25-minute taxi ride from JR Tokyo Train Station. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edogawabashi Subway Station.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Tokyo.
Very clean. Great views. Located in Tokyo, within 5 km of Hatomori Hachiman Shrine and 6 km of Min-On Concert Association, Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier provides accommodation with a restaurant and a fitness centre, and free WiFi. The property is situated 6 km from Tonomine Naito Shrine, 6 km from Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and 6 km from Sato Museum of Art. Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue is 7 km away and Meiji Jingu Gaien is 7 km from the hotel. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. With staff speaking English and Japanese, guidance is available at the reception. National Olympic Stadium is 7 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier, while Meiji Jingu Stadium is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Highly elegant. Creative. Comfortable beds. Situated in Tokyo and with Taira no Masakado's Grave reachable within a few steps, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot tub. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi offers some rooms with garden views, and rooms are fitted with a kettle. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nikkei Hall, Kokyo Otemon Gate and Museum of the Imperial Collections. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Tokyo.
The Peninsula Tokyo pampers its guests with a spa centre and a fitness club with a swimming pool and sun loungers, overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens. It's a 3-minute walk from Ginza shopping district, and offers concierge services. Featuring designs with traditional Japanese influences, luxurious rooms boast a living area with sofas and a wide-screen TV, a bedroom with bed-side curtain controls and a marble bathroom with built-in flat-screen TV. Tokyo Station is just a 5-minute drive away. They come with a dressing area, mood lighting and free WiFi. Guests can relax with a massage or beauty treatment, or unwind in a sauna or an aromatherapy shower. Services include a personal trainer while airport transfer by Rolls-Royce limousine is provided at a charge. There is a 24-hour front desk. Paid parking is available on site. A variety of restaurants at The Tokyo Peninsula cater Japanese, Cantonese and Western cuisines. Authentic high tea can be enjoyed at cafe The Lobby, while on the 24th floor Peter: The Bar offers cocktails, creative cuisine and sweeping Tokyo views. The Peninsula Tokyo is directly connected to Hibiya Subway Station. Ginza and Yurakucho stations are both within a 3-minute walk, offering easy access to Shinjuku, Shibuya and Roppongi. Tokyo Sky Tree and Asakusa are 40 minutes away by train. Airport buses take 40 minutes to Haneda Airport, and 90 minutes to Narita Airport.Show full description
Central. Great location. Great value. Hotel Monterey Hanzomon is a 1-minute walk from Hanzomon Subway Station and a 5-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. It offers modern accommodation with a daily breakfast and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guestrooms at Monterey Hanzomon Hotel feature the simple elegance of warm colours and wooden furniture. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Yasukuni Shrine. The Ginza area is 3 km from the hotel. Shibuya and Oshiage Train Stations are both within a 10-minute train ride. Haneda and Nairta International Airport are respectively 40-minutes and 90-minutes via train. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the stylish dining area, with a range of local specialities and Western dishes.Show full description
Stylish. Cool. Superb breakfast. Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush decor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.The en suite bathroom features a bath and shower. Free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via monorail, while Narita International Airport is a 60-minute ride away on the express train. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the restaurants on site. The property boasts a sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 100 items. Organic juice, freshly baked bread, muesli and yogurt are served, complimented with a selection of fresh fruits. Egg dishes and a variety of meat are offered as well as a Japanese-style breakfast, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, rolled omelets and other side dishes.Show full description
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