4 Best Hotels in Ginza, Tokyo

Yes, the faux-stone exterior that attempts to replicate 20th-century Europe is a bit cheesy, but the Monterey remains a bargain in the middle of Ginza. In keeping with the theme, rooms, a tad worn, are outfitted with dark-wood floors, powder-white linens, and curtains tied with tassels. Complimentary in-room Internet and heated toilet seats are some of the few contemporary touches. The Escale restaurant is French—what else?—but this European slant isn't just for the hotel guests; the in-house wedding chapel is busy on weekends and holidays.

The first Hyatt Centric in Japan when it launched in the heart of Ginza in 2018, this hotel offers an excellent location for shopping and nightlife, as well as being a very chic place to unwind after a busy day out and about. The rooms range from spacious king-bed doubles and twins to sprawling suites; all are sleekly designed and have nice touches like Nespresso machines, eco-friendly Bee Kind bath products, and 50-inch wall-mounted TVs. Although the Centric keeps things minimal in terms of communal hotel facilities, there is also a bar, restaurant, gym, and laidback lobby-lounge on site.

A winning combination—chic and reasonable—this hotel occupies the top nine floors of the 24-story Ginza Mitsui Building in a convenient location at the edge of the bustling neighborhood. Guest rooms have a soft modern style reminiscent of West Elm in earth tones with dashes of forest green. Little luxuries include cozy bedding, free Internet, and city views from the bathrooms. Another great spot to take in the skyline? The Karin cocktail bar and E'Volta restaurant. Both are on the 16th floor and have wonderful panoramas of Tokyo.

Smack in the center of Ginza, this hotel was created in 2019 by budget Japanese retailer Muji, a company known for its natural toned, minimalist approach to interiors and fashion. That characteristic aesthetic runs through all of the smart, but compact singles and doubles, as well as the on-site library, bar, bakery, and Japanese restaurant. If you want to shop, the lower floors of the hotel's building house Muji's Ginza flagship store.