9 Best Hotels in Marunouchi, Tokyo

This hotel's handsome, refined look sets the stage for a luxury experience that starts in the lobby—a long expanse of white marble lit with oversize drum chandeliers and sunlight pouring in from floor-to-ceiling windows—and continues in spacious guest rooms that are tastefully done in neutral tones with pops of chartreuse. Some Deluxe Rooms have balconies with views of the Marunouchi skyline and nearby greenery. The 19th-floor Club Lounge serves breakfast and evening cocktails to Club Floor guests. The Grand Kitchen offers an array of cuisines with subtle Japanese touches, and the Royal Bar is stocked with a large selection of whiskey brands and cigars. Amenities also include a 24-hour gym, Japan's first Evian Spa, and a pool. Tokyo's most popular jogging course—a  5-km (3.1-mile) loop around the palace—is just outside the door. The hotel also rents bicycles.

The latest Four Seasons Tokyo hotel, unveiled at the end of 2020, delights guests with its hospitality and sweeping views of Tokyo landmarks, as well as the distant Mt. Fuji. The serene, bright welcoming lounge on the 39th floor gives you the first peek at what you can expect. Every space is thoughtfully designed, and the rooms are no exception, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible views and luxurious amenities. You don’t need to leave for dinner. Just reserve a seat at Pigneto, open-kitchen Italian, or Michelin-starred restaurant Est. Finish the night at Virtù, a bar serving Japan-inspired cocktails. 

Though not as fashionable or modern as its neighbor the Peninsula, when it comes to traditional elegance, it's hard to top the venerable Imperial, which opened in 1890 and has always been justly proud of its Western-style facilities and personalized Japanese service. Located in the heart of central Tokyo, between the Imperial Palace and Ginza, the hotel has its finest rooms on the 30th floor of the tower, providing views of the palace grounds. In general, rooms—complete with walk-in closets—range from standard singles (344 square feet) to suites that are larger than many homes. Since some Tower rooms are just above the JR train lines, a room closer to Hibiya Park might be a little more pleasing. Dining options are varied and superb, including the award-winning Les Saisons, which is one of Tokyo's finest French restaurants. The Old Imperial Bar incorporates elements from the 1923 version of the hotel, which Frank Lloyd Wright designed, and the Toko-An teahouse offers traditional tea ceremonies.

Situated as it is on the upper 11 floors of the Marunouchi Oazo Building, with an underground walkway connected to Tokyo Station, this hotel offers both a convenient location and views of the city lights, which illuminate the quiet neutral hues and high ceilings in the guest rooms. Among the dining selections are Daian Club, featuring Wagyu beef, and the French restaurant pomme d'Adam, which specializes in dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients. If you need other options, a multitude of restaurants await in nearby skyscrapers.

From the staff in caps and sharp suits, often assisting guests from a Rolls-Royce shuttling to and from Narita, to the shimmering gold glow emitting from the top floors, the 24-floor Peninsula Tokyo exudes elegance and grace. The rooms include all sorts of glamorous touches like red-lacquered elm desks, mobile phones for use during your visit, flat-screen TVs in the bathroom, and separate soaking tubs. Bedside panels with remote controls allow you to tweak the room's ambience from the comfort of your bed. Tall windows afford pleasant views of the downtown financial district. Another amazing view can be found from the top-floor lounge, Peter, which serves European cuisine. The hotel's other dining options include Hei Fung Terrace (Cantonese), as well as sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki restaurants.

Occupying the top 11 floors of the 37-storey Marunouchi Trust Tower, near Tokyo Station, the Shangri-La offers superb city views, as well as a lavish interior, including 2,000 works of art hung throughout; 50 glistening chandeliers handmade in the Czech Republic; and large (more than 500 square feet) standard guest rooms that are awash in burgundy-and-brown textiles and equipped with high-end entertainment systems. Upper-floor Horizon Club rooms feature a dedicated concierge and views of the bay and Imperial Palace; suites include additional living and guest rooms. For dining, the Japanese restaurant Nadaman serves teppanyaki, kaiseki, and sushi, while Piacere has creative Italian dishes. Treatments in the Chi spa employ traditional Chinese and Tibetan healing methods.