Luxury hotel in Tokyo: post-cruise

[travellovers2]

We are willing to pay $400-$500 per night to stay in a luxury hotel in Tokyo, but we also want to be in a nice area where there are things to do. We're looking at the Ritz Carlton because we get Marriott points, but if there is a better area for 3 days, we want to make the best of our money. :D

[BruceMuzz]

Ritz Carlton is a nice hotel located on top of the Midtown Office and Shopping Complex. The location is OK. This Ritz Carlton is just like every other Ritz Carlton in the World. It is on the edge of the upscale Akasaka District. Right next door however is Roppongi District, with many drunk westerners and hookers running around all night.

 

The Imperial is the classic Tokyo Hotel. It is located in Hibiya, at one end of the Imperial Palace grounds. Just behind the Imperial is the Ginza District. Next door to the Imperial is the Takarazuka Theatre. Within walking distance is Tokyo Station and the financial district. When the Imperial Family have a special function, they have it at the Imperial Hotel.

 

Palace Hotel is located at the other end of the Imperial Palace grounds. It was completely re-built last year - much taller with an even better view of the Palace Grounds. Fantastic Hotel. It is just 3 streets away from Tokyo Station.

 

Peninsula Hotel in Yurakucho is just a short walk from the Imperial Hotel, so it is also close to Ginza and the Imperial Palace Grounds. This Peninsula Hotel is a poor version of the flagship hotel in Hong Kong, but is still very nice and very well located.

 

There are 2 Four Seasons Hotels in Tokyo. One is located across the street from Tokyo Station. Very good location. The second one is out in the suburbs, and is primarily a business hotel for locals.

 

Park Hyatt in Shinjuku was made even more famous when they filmed "Lost in Translation" there. Great location close to Shinjuku Station. Has a "big city hotel feel".

[travellovers2]

Ritz Carlton is a nice hotel located on top of the Midtown Office and Shopping Complex. The location is OK. This Ritz Carlton is just like every other Ritz Carlton in the World. It is on the edge of the upscale Akasaka District. Right next door however is Roppongi District, with many drunk westerners and hookers running around all night.

 

The Imperial is the classic Tokyo Hotel. It is located in Hibiya, at one end of the Imperial Palace grounds. Just behind the Imperial is the Ginza District. Next door to the Imperial is the Takarazuka Theatre. Within walking distance is Tokyo Station and the financial district. When the Imperial Family have a special function, they have it at the Imperial Hotel.

 

Palace Hotel is located at the other end of the Imperial Palace grounds. It was completely re-built last year - much taller with an even better view of the Palace Grounds. Fantastic Hotel. It is just 3 streets away from Tokyo Station.

 

Peninsula Hotel in Yurakucho is just a short walk from the Imperial Hotel, so it is also close to Ginza and the Imperial Palace Grounds. This Peninsula Hotel is a poor version of the flagship hotel in Hong Kong, but is still very nice and very well located.

 

There are 2 Four Seasons Hotels in Tokyo. One is located across the street from Tokyo Station. Very good location. The second one is out in the suburbs, and is primarily a business hotel for locals.

 

Park Hyatt in Shinjuku was made even more famous when they filmed "Lost in Translation" there. Great location close to Shinjuku Station. Has a "big city hotel feel".

 

Thank you for the information.

 

If you had to choose one of these hotels based on area, which area would be best to stay as a tourist? We only have 3 days.

[Emdee]

I have stayed at the fs marunouchi. There is now actually just one four seasons, marunouchi.

 

I chose this hotel due to excellent concierge service booking tough restaurants like sushi Jiro. Also, if you plan to take the narita express to the airport they will come with you to the platform and will carry your bags for you. Finally, I loved the location since it is next to Tokyo station but 10 mins walking from Ginza and 10 mins cab from tsukiji fish market.

 

If you plan to book any of the previous suggested hotels, I would suggest either booking with amex plat or ritz stars or four seasons preferred agent due to the benefits.

[travellovers2]

We would like a hotel that is high class with a Japanese touch.

[BruceMuzz]

We would like a hotel that is high class with a Japanese touch.

 

Then its either Palace Hotel or Imperial Hotel.

The Palace is newer.

Imperial is more classic -and also has the Frank Lloyd Wright Bar.