Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
1–11–1 Marunouchi, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, 100-6277, Japan
Why We Like It
The friendly, five-star hospitality at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi makes it a terrific home-away-from-home for slow and multigenerational travelers. The tranquil hotel has only 57 rooms but includes a world-class spa and gym, roomy suites with enchanting views of the train tracks, and swanky dining options like a French three-star Michelin restaurant.
Fodor's Expert Review
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi lives up to the international chain’s reputation for luxurious, personalized service. At only 57 rooms, this polished property is smaller than most Four Seasons and is a favorite for long-term stays and returning travelers. A long glass corridor leads to the lobby, making it feel like a hideaway from the surrounding Tokyo Station district. Highlights include a champagne bar and three-star Michelin restaurant Sézanne on the top floor. The enormous connecting rooms and thoughtful kid’s programs also make this a wonderful choice for families.
Tip The hotel is an excellent pick for families, as children under 18 can stay for free with a guardian. The team welcomes kids with special gifts including letters and toys, and can make arrangements for childproofed furniture, cribs, and even a mini glamping play tent.
PROS
- Fantastic amenities for kids and families
- 3-star Michelin French restaurant on site
- Large and connecting rooms with train track views
CONS
- Furniture and décor are a little dated
- No swimming pool
- Expensive compared to newer 5-star properties
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Room
The rooms are gigantic—a rarity in Tokyo—and are outfitted with the famously comfortable Four Seasons beds along with monogrammed robes and pajamas. The modern Asian design oozes coziness through sleek wood and cream hues and has triple-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows with mesmerizing views of the trains whooshing past the tracks. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi offers free stays for children under 18 with a guardian and has interconnecting rooms for multigenerational families. You can request special amenities for young ones like a crib or extra bed, and level up playtime with a glamping tent and toy trains.
Bathroom
The hotel’s bathrooms match the scale of the rooms: there’s an inviting rectangular soaking tub, and separate glazed glass partitions for the toilet and high-pressure shower. Long countertops, thick towels, and Diptyque toiletries round out the amenities—talk about the perfect bathroom for a wellness day.
Lobby
A glass corridor opens into Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi’s lobby, an inviting high-ceilinged space with vertical windows. While the woodsy design feels a little dated (the hotel opened in 2002) and has limited seating, you’ll feel at home upon entering thanks to the staff that knows every guest by name and has a knack for anticipating their needs. Ask for a personalized pick up and drop off from any Tokyo Station platform, and keep the kids entertained in the lobby with the supplied toys and books.
Spa
Four Seasons’ in-house spa delivers soothing treatments with Japanese cultural influences. Get settled in the changing rooms, which are equipped with jet showers and lockers, and then unwind in the sauna, steam room, and hot onsen baths. Book the signature 90-minute Tokyo Ritual that starts with the sound of singing bowls and incense powder on your forehead, followed by a full body massage with botanical oils. The spa menu also has maternity-focused treatments, reflexology, and a rose oil facial that will leave you glowing.
Gym
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi has an outstanding gym with a wide range of equipment for serious trainers. The fitness center is open 24 hours and chicly designed with dark hardwood floors and glass windows with cityscape views. Sprint on one of the many treadmills or bikes, and then build muscle with the dumbbell rack and cable crossover and Smith machines.
Dining
All-day restaurant Maison Marunouchi is an airy French bistro that offers afternoon tea and a tailored menu for children. At breakfast, choose Japanese miso soup and pickled vegetables with grilled fish, or indulge in Parisian favorites like croque madame or French toast with rum cream and banana jam. For a dinner to remember, reserve a table at 3-star Michelin restaurant Sézanne, which is ranked first on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 2024. Executive chef Daniel Calvert will astonish you with daring French fusion creations such as Fukuoka strawberries with burrata, and Hokkaido chicken poached in wine and stuffed with girolle mushrooms.
Tip Got a sweet tooth? Guests can ask for freshly baked madeleines from Sézanne restaurant to be delivered to their room at any time.
Drinking
The stylish Bar and Champagne Lounge on the top floor lets guests engage in trainspotting from a long row of windows. Try an eclectic selection of champagnes by the glass, paired with caviar if you’re feeling fancy. Bartenders wearing suits add local infusions to classic cocktails—such as Tokyo Hachio dry gin with cherry blossom and Japanese pear liquor, topped with aromatic bitters reminiscent of Hinoki wood.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The hotel borders Ginza, making it a prime location for those excited to dive into Japanese culture. Walk 18 minutes to Kabuki-za to watch a traditional kabuki theater performance featuring dramatic masks and stylized movements. At Ginza Itoya (10-min walk), a stationery store founded in 1904, you’ll find everything from calligraphy pens to cute animal notebooks and craft paper. Stop by Vanilla Gallery (22-min walk) to see edgy, emerging art such as a body modifications photo exhibition.
Restaurants
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is a hop and a skip from two Michelin-recommended ramen restaurants. Kagari (14-min walk) is beloved for its rich chicken broth, while Hachigou (17-min walk) serves a French-inspired noodle soup infused with prosciutto and duck. Line up early for lunch at Ginza Negura (15-min walk), as the restaurant only sells 50 melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef bowls per day.
Bars
Visit the hotel’s newer sister property, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi (25-min walk), for a nightcap at Virtù. Perched on the 39th floor, the sophisticated bar has an outdoor terrace that lets you take in panoramic views of futuristic skyscrapers and Tokyo Skytree tower. Sink into a plush sofa and sample rare cognacs and cocktails, such as the signature drink with fig, cognac and warm spices. With seamless service from the moment you step into the Art Deco lounge, it’s no wonder that Virtù is ranked eleventh on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list for 2024.
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