Fodor's Expert Review The Tokyo Station Hotel

Convenience and nostalgia come together at this hotel, located inside the busy Tokyo train station, a grand building that recently refurbished its redbrick exterior. The hotel dates back to 1915, a year after the station opened; like the station, it's received a substantial renovation. But the modern incarnation doesn't stray from its spirit, one that's inspired novelists and wowed travelers for almost a century. The lavishly decorated rooms—which include patterned carpets, chandeliers, and tufted chairs—tend to be on the small side, but the bathrooms are more than generous. Be sure to reserve a room facing the Imperial Palace as some point toward the interior of the station. And don't miss snapping a photo of the exterior of the station all lit up at night.