The 18 Coolest Hotels in Tokyo
We’ve spent hours researching blogs and glossy magazines for the best hotel recommendations. These are our top picks of the coolest hotels in Tokyo. Bon voyage!
Hannah, Travel BloggerUpdated
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Great place to stay for exploring Tokyo. Close to the attractions of Shinjuku, but on the quieter side opposite a peaceful park, and near several convenience stores and places to eat, but still a convenient walk to the train station and all the fun beyond.
Open from August 2018, Hotel The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku provides accommodation in Tokyo. 1.8 km from Meiji Jingu Shrine. Guests can enjoy city views.
The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle and a desk. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is 2 km from Hotel The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku, while NHK Studio Park is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 17 km from the property.
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Fashionable, cute and colorful. The hotel has a very unique and fresh design that feels Scandinavian, so visiting this hotel almost feels like two vacations in one. Also great value for the money.
In a prime location in Tokyo, toggle hotel suidobashi TOKYO offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Misaki Inari Shrine.
All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at toggle hotel suidobashi TOKYO have a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
An à la carte breakfast is available at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near toggle hotel suidobashi TOKYO include Japan-China Friendship Centre Art Museum, Ramla Shopping Mall and Tsukudo Shrine. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km away.
HOTEL HILLARYS Akasaka
Very convenient place with lots of good food close by. The rooms are quite small but very comfortable and nicely designed. Don't miss the super nice bath area on the 9th floor.
Conveniently centered between 3 different train stations, Hotel Hillarys Akasaka is just a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station, 4-minutes away on foot from Akasaka-MItsuke Station and a 5-minute stroll from Tameike-Sanno Station. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and free luggage storage is available.
There is a safety deposit box in each guest room for the comfort of guests. An electric kettle is also provided in rooms. The private bathrooms come with a bath, shower, toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries.
With a breakfast-inclusive rate, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the property. There are also many restaurants, bars and dining options within a 5-minute walking distance from the property. A convenience store is located just a 2-minute walk away from Hotel Hillarys Akasaka.
TKP Akasaka Station Conference Center is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Tokyo Tower is a 22-minute train ride away. Guests can take Chiyoda Line for approximately 30 minutes to reach Tokyo Imperial Palace. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 50 minutes away via Keikyu-Kuko LIne and Ginza Line from the accommodation.
Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel
Beautiful room with a patio that had amazing views of Tokyo. The hotel is in a great location, very close to Senso-ji temple and walking distance to transit. All of the staff we interacted with were super friendly and helpful.
Boasting a terrace, Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel is set in the centre of Tokyo, 70 metres from Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.
The breakfast offers continental, American or Asian options.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kinryu Park, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Drum Museum. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.
Bespoke Hotel Shinjuku
Very cool and modern design, but still super warm atmosphere. The location was perfect, 10 min walk to Shinjuku station. Great value for money.
In a prime location in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Bespoke Hotel Shinjuku is located 400 metres from Samurai Museum, 600 metres from Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park and 500 metres from Okubo Baptist Church. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 3.6 km from the city centre and 300 metres from Inari Kio Shrine.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Okubo Park, Korea Museum and Full Gospel Tokyo Church. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km away.
Nohga Hotel Ueno
Modern and elegant ambience. I loved the design and room arrangements. Very nice location near the Ueno metro station.
Ideally situated in Tokyo, NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking is available on site.
The rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.
Popular points of interest near NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO include The Shitaya Shrine, Choen-ji Temple and Ryukoku-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km from the property.
ONE@Tokyo
The king room was very large with a spectacular view. Perfect location just a short walk from the Oshiage metro station and the Tokyo Sky Tree. Nice design and a fantastic roof terrace.
ONE@Tokyo offers an entirely non-smoking accommodation in Tokyo, set a 3-minute stroll from Oshiage Subway Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar or coffee house. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Tokyo Station is a 30-minute train ride. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property.
A flat-screen TV is available in all rooms. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries including a toothbrush. Hairdryers are provided.
Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is 500 metres from ONE@Tokyo, while Sensoji Temple is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 60-minutes via train and walk. Narita International Airport is 75-minutes via train and walk.
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Good central location in Shinjuku with easy access to trains. Clean and comfortable. I loved the roof top bar.
Opened in December 2013 and situated right at the heart of the lively Kabuki-cho area in Shinjuku, Granbell Hotel offers modern and stylish guest rooms with unique design concepts. The property added new rooms in December of 2016. Higashi-shinjuku Subway Station is just a 4-minute walk away, while JR Shinjuku Station East Exit is a 15-minute walk from the property. This non-smoking accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace bar on the 13th floor.
Fitted with an air of urban sophistication, each room comes with modern facilities like an iPod dock speaker and a flat-screen TV. Video-on-demand programmes are available for an additional fee. A fridge, an electric kettle and a telephone are also included. All rooms are furnished with Simmons beds. The en suite bathroom includes a bath and free toiletries.
The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, coin launderette and free luggage storage services for guests’ convenience. Private parking on site is available at an additional charge, if reserved in advance.
The modern-style restaurant on the 12th floor offers casual French and Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy alcoholic drinks at the rooftop bar on the 13th floor terrace while enjoying the night view of Shinjuku. The ground floor cafe has seating on the terrace surrounded in greenery.
Hotel Granbell Shinjuku is a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Subway Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station. Popular tourist areas like Roppongi and Meiji-jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Shinjuku Gyoen Park is a 12-minute walk away.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda
Very clean and quiet hotel. Nice views, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are larger than most of the hotels in Tokyo.
Open from June 2018 and located in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo, Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda is 2.2 km from Ebisu Garden Place and 3.9 km from Roppongi Hills. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is 3.9 km from Mori Art Museum and 4.1 km from Tokyo Tower.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath. At Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda every room is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. There is an in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of Italian dishes.
Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception.
Nezu Museum is 4.2 km from the accommodation, while Hachiko Statue is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 9 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda.
Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku
Amazing design. Beautiful room with Japanese furniture and low beds. Everything is carefully designed to the smallest detail. The jewel in the crown in Onsen on the rooftop. Modern, clean and perfect after a long day walking around crazy and busy Tokyo.
Attractively situated in Tokyo, ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. The property is around 500 metres from Hozen-ji Temple, 600 metres from Takatsukisan Chozenji Temple and 700 metres from Genkyoji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Taiso-ji Temple.
Rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hotel have a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.
Speaking English, Japanese and Korean, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Saikoan Shrine, Jisho-in Temple and Full Gospel Tokyo Church. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.
sequence MIYASHITA PARK / SHIBUYA
This stylishly designed hotel blew me away with its quality and vibe. The location in the heart of Shibuya is excellent and the views are amazing.
Ideally situated in the centre of Tokyo, sequence MIYASHITA PARK - Shibuya features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Shidax Culture Hall.
With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a city view. All rooms in sequence MIYASHITA PARK - Shibuya are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
The accommodation offers an Italian or American breakfast.
Popular points of interest near sequence MIYASHITA PARK - Shibuya include Ancient Egyptian Art Museum, Shikisai Museum and Shibuya Cat Street. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km from the property.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
An immaculate, modern and comfortable hotel with all the amenities – great restaurant, bar, public bath etc. The staff, every single of them that I came across, were always friendly, courteous and helpful. Amazing location with easy access to subway or trains, tons of restaurants and cafes nearby.
Open from September 2018, located within a 11-minute walk from Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and 1.9 km of Japan Imperial Palace, Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier features accommodation with a bar. The property is directly connected to Shin-Nihombashi Station and Mitsukoshimae Station.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
The front desk is located on the 9th floor. Guests can relax in the public bath.
Guests can reach Shibuya and Shinjuku in 30 minutes by train. Yasukuni Shrine is 2.8 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.
Artist Hotel – BnA Studio Akihabara
Stunning decor, huge rooms and beautiful attention to detail. More a studio apartment than hotel room. Perfect location close to Akihabara and Ueno which is a very good base for exploring Tokyo.
Well located in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo, Artist Hotel - BnA STUDIO Akihabara is located 500 metres from Yushima Goryo Shrine, 500 metres from TKP Garden City Premium Akihabara and 600 metres from Kamezumiinari Shrine. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is 4.5 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Origami Kaikan.
All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, guest rooms at Artist Hotel - BnA STUDIO Akihabara have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Yushima Seido, EDO Culture Complex and Ochanomizu Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km away.
Conrad Tokyo
Everything about this lavish hotel is top notch: the spacious, comfortable and luxurious rooms, the excellent staff and impeccable service, the food, the bars and of course the stunning views over Tokyo.
Located in the heart of Tokyo, just a few steps away from Ginza, the world-famous shopping and entertainment district. Conrad Tokyo boasts rooms furnished with modern decor, award winning restaurants and a 29th-floor spa with beautiful city views. It ranked 1st as the most popular Japanese hotel for international travelers by TripAdvisor 2015.
Shiodome Subway Station and JR Shimbashi Train Station are both located within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre can be reached with a 25-minute monorail ride while the Imperial Palace is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms at the Conrad are among the largest in Tokyo, and feature panoramic views of Hamarikyu Gardens or Tokyo Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms come with a minibar, a flat-screen TV with a VOD system and a DVD player. Also offers a bathroom with rain shower. Wired and wireless internet access is available at an extra charge.
Guests can swim laps in the picturesque free-use indoor pool or work out to views of Tokyo in the spacious fitness centre. Mizuki Spa offers private treatment rooms and a variety of relaxing massages.
Conrad Tokyo houses 5 dining options with city skyline views, including China Blue.
TRUNK (HOTEL)
Beautiful design hotel with a gorgeous terrace. For people who appreciate the interior design, TRUNK is a must stay. It's also very hard to find such an excellent hotel in this part of Tokyo where you can walk to Shibuya, Aoyama and Harajuku.
Located a 11-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station, Trunk (Hotel) offers free WiFi throughout the property. A bar and 2 dining options are available at this non-smoking hotel. A designated smoking area is provided on site.
A 24-hour front desk at this hotel offers concierge service and free luggage storage. Guests can unwind in the shared garden and terrace or shop for souvenirs at the gift shop on site.
All carpeted rooms come with air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For guests' comfort, a minibar, free toiletries and bathrobes are provided. Some units include a private terrace or balcony with views as well as a private outdoor dining area.
Meiji Jingu Shrine is a 11-minute stroll from Trunk (Hotel), while Roppongi Hills is a 10-minute drive away. Nezu Museum can be reached with a 15-minute bus ride and walk.
Hotel K5
A 1920s bank building converted into Tokyo’s newest design hotel. This is an artful and comfy urban oasis in the heart of Tokyo’s Nihombashi District. Expect lots of design details, custom designed furnitures and great vibe.
Just a 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station, Hotel K5 offers accommodation in a renovated historical building that is built in 1924. The hotel provides restaurants, cafes and room service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a seating area, desk, soundproofing and private bathroom. A record player with vinyl record collection is featured in each room. For guests' comfort, Hotel K5 provides a minibar, complimentary toiletries, slippers and pajamas. Some suites include a dining area, seating area and stand-alone bathtub.
The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and free luggage storage.
Andaz Tokyo
Beautiful hotel for the luxurious traveler who want an escape from the busy city. I really appreciated the design of the room, especially the long couch paired with marvelous panoramic view at night from the 49th floor.
Opened in June 2014, Andaz Tokyo, the 12th hotel of the Andaz brand by Hyatt features a spa, a fitness centre and an indoor pool with a view. This completely non-smoking, 5-star hotel is centrally located just a 15-minute walk from Tokyo Tower and an 18-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. Toranomon Subway Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Rooms at Andaz Tokyo - A Concept by Hyatt include free WiFi access, complimentary snacks, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages from the minibar, and a modern en suite bathroom with hairdryer. A flat-screen TV and free domestic phone calls are also included.
Next to the Andaz Lounge on the 51st floor is the main dining venue, The Tavern - Grill & Lounge. Guests will be served refined European provincial cuisine cooked with fresh Japanese produces. The roof-top bar on the 52nd floor offers breathtaking views of the city.
Andaz, meaning 'personal style' in Hindi, offers a variety of facilities and services. Guests can get a soothing massage at a surcharge, order room service or relax in the sauna. Laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage services are available at the 24-hour front desk.
Andaz Tokyo - A Concept by Hyatt is located within an 18-minute walk from the fancy Ginza district and a 14-minute train ride from the Marunouchi area. Haneda Airport is just 20 km away from the hotel and Narita International Airport can be reached within 1 hour train ride.
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
Exceeded our expectations on every level. This is the standard for a modern contemporary hotel. The staff was friendly, the room was perfect and the common areas, lounge and restaurant are some of the best designed spaces I've seen anywhere.
Set in Tokyo and with Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center reachable within 500 metres, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature a desk.
The breakfast offers continental, American or Asian options.
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot tub. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tokyo, like cycling.
Popular points of interest near The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon include Nan-ou Park, Toranomon Kotohira-gu Temple and Musee Tomo. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 14 km from the property.