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Tokyo Hotels

As you might expect from a city this size, Tokyo offers an enormous array of places to lay your head. From traditional Japanese futons and western king-size luxury, to wacky pay-by-the-hour ‘love hotels' and tiny capsule pods, Tokyo has it all. As with everything else in Tokyo, the neighbourhood you choose determines the flair and flavour of your visit. However, one thing does remain a constant - hotel rooms are small, so if space is important to you, prepare to pay for it.

The Tokyo hotels below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Luxury (over ¥40,000)
Moderate (¥18,000 to ¥40,000)
Cheap (up to ¥18,000)

These prices are for a standard double room and include taxes and breakfast unless otherwise specified.

Luxury

Hoshinoya Tokyo

Hoshinoya is a unique urban offering for Tokyo, a hotel with a contemporary take on Japan's legendary omotenashi hospitality, set right at the heart of the city's Otemachi district. Leave your shoes at the door and unwind into spacious quarters, designed with a tasteful nod to the traditional Japanese aesthetic. The 19-floor hotel with stylish lattice exterior forms a bijou enclave in this bustling business district, just a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station. You won't want to leave your ochanoma lounge area, allocated exclusively to guests staying on each floor and decked in traditional tatami mats. But if you do the rooftop onsen spa is a truly unique Tokyo experience. The hot spring waters are the perfect cure for urban fatigue and will help you revitalise your body and mind, all the while staring up at the open Tokyo skies above.

Address: , 1 Chome-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0004
Telephone: +81 50 3786 1144
Website: http://www.hoshinoyatokyo.com

Imperial Hotel

The grand dame of Tokyo's international accommodation brands, Imperial Hotel's reputation for impeccable service can be traced back to its 1890 origins. Every room is tastefully decorated. And with traditional tea ceremony demonstrations, in-house delicatessens and Steinway equipped music rooms, you certainly get what you pay for at this luxury accommodation.

Address: Chiyoda-ku, 1-1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 3504 1111
Website: https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/e/tokyo/

Park Hyatt Tokyo

The Park Hyatt Tokyo's role as muse and backdrop to Coppola's Lost in Translation pushed it onto the world stage in 2003. Towering over fashionable Shinjuku, guests enter on the 41st floor and gaze across the neon-lit Tokyo sky. Art blends with sleek architecture and spacious rooms, and even the spa combines tradition and modernisation with impressive success. Plus, there’s something to be said for working out in the gym that tormented Bill Murray.

Address: Shinjuku-ku, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 5322 1234
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-tokyo/tyoph

Moderate

Claska Hotel

Modern minimalist design and classic Japanese aesthetics brush shoulders in this hip hotel, just outside of the city centre. Guests can choose between a western–style room or traditional tatami space. Claska also offers free bike rentals, perfect for getting around Tokyo in a quick and eco-friendly way.

Address: Meguro-ku, 1-3-18 Chuo-kuo, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 3719 8121
Website: http://www.claska.com

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Set only a few minutes' walk from Shinjuku train station and in easy walking distance of a dizzying array of shops and restaurants, Gracery Shinjuku is something of a landmark - it's set in a modern high rise building that's 30 stories high, and there's a giant replica Godzilla head peering out the side. Though the rooms are compact, the bathrooms are larger than the norm and the higher rooms have scenic city views. There's also a convenient Italian restaurant on-site and a cinema on the ground floor.

Address: Shinjuku, 1-19-1 Kabukicho, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 6833 2489
Website: http://shinjuku.gracery.com

Ryokan Shigetsu

Just minutes from Tokyo's famous Sensoji Temple, this small but beautiful ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is the perfect base for exploring the bustling neighbourhood of Asakusa. Bowing kimono-clad receptionists welcome you into a bright lobby, filled with calligraphy and Japanese knick-knacks. Bedrooms are spacious with sliding doors and en-suite bathrooms, all in simple Japanese style.

Address: Taito-ku, 1-31-11 Asakusa, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 3843 2345
Website: http://www.shigetsu.com

Cheap

Hotel Asia Center of Japan

Quite possibly offering the cheapest double rooms in central Tokyo, this hotel is ideal as a central base for a short visit. Within walking distance of the ex-pat haven of Roppongi, and the restaurants and bars of the Aoyama Itchome neighbourhood, guests are well placed for sightseeing.

Address: Akasaka, 8-10-32 Chome, Minato-ku,
Telephone: +81 3 3402 6111
Website: http://www.asiacenter.or.jp

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Putting a funky twist into traditional Japanese-style accommodation, Hotel Niwa Tokyo provides Western-style beds but Japanese screens and gardens. Although moderate in size, it has an eye for design, which creates a spacious, fresh and tranquil atmosphere. This hotel is towards the top of the 'cheap' price category.

Address: Chiyoda-ku, 1-1-16 Misaki-cho, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 3293 0028
Website: http://www.hotelniwa.jp

Kimi Ryokan

A few minutes' walk from Ikebukoro train station, this budget ryokan has the quaint touches of a traditional Japanese inn, but at a good price. The rooms have tatami mat floors and futons. Bathrooms are shared but toiletries are provided. Facilities include a communal lounge with a small food preparation area, a rooftop balcony, as well as a coin-operated laundry. Staff speak English, making the hotel popular with foreigners.

Address: Toshima-ku, 36-8-2 Ikebukuro, Tokyo,
Telephone: +81 3 3971 3766
Website: http://kimiryokan.jp
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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Set only a few minutes' walk from Shinjuku train station and in easy walking distance of a dizzying array of shops and restaurants, Gracery Shinjuku is something of a landmark - it's set in a modern high rise building that's 30 stories high, and there's a giant replica godzilla head peering out the side. If you're willing to pay extra, you can stay in a godzilla-themed room too. Though the rooms are compact, the bathrooms are larger than the norm and the higher rooms have scenic city views; there's also a convenient Italian restaurant on-site and a cinema on the ground floor.

Park Hyatt Tokyo

The Park Hyatt Tokyo's role as muse and backdrop to Coppola's Lost in Translation pushed it onto the world stage in 2003. Towering over fashionable Shinjuku, guests enter on the 41st floor and gaze across the neon-lit Tokyo sky. Art blends with sleek architecture and spacious rooms, and even the spa combines tradition and modernisation with impressive success. Plus, there's something to be said for working out in the gym that tormented Bill Murray.

Hotel Asia Center of Japan

Quite possibly offering the cheapest double rooms in central Tokyo, this hotel is ideal as as a central base for a short visit. Within walking distance of the ex-pat haven of Roppongi, and the restaurants and bars of Aoyama Itchome, guests are well placed for sightseeing.

Imperial Hotel

This 5-star luxury hotel in Vilnius and is set in a historic 16th-century building. Its great Old Town location, super helpful staff and 55 spotless rooms combine to make this a deservedly popular choice with business and leisure travellers alike.

Claska Hotel

Modern minimalist design and classic Japanese aesthetics brush shoulders in this hip hotel, just outside of the city centre. There’s the chance to choose between a western–style room or traditional tatami space. Each option comes with plenty of home comforts, including beautiful toiletries and access to a huge CD and DVD collection. There’s even an in–house gallery, plus a French/Japanese fusion restaurant.

Hoshinoya Tokyo

Opened in the summer of 2016, Hoshinoya is a unique urban offering for Tokyo, a hotel with a contemporary take on Japan’s legendary omotenashi hospitality, set right at the heart of the city's Otemachi district. Leave your shoes at the door and unwind into spacious quarters, designed with a tasteful nod to the traditional Japenese aesthetic. The 19-floor hotel with stylish lattice exterior forms a bijou enclave in this bustling business district, just a 10 minute walk from Tokyo Station. You won't want to leave your ochanoma lounge area, allocated exclusively to guests staying on each floor and decked in traditional tatami mats, it has a library, sofas and kitchen space. But if you do the rooftop onsen spa is a truly unique Tokyo experience. The hot spring waters are the perfect cure for urban fatigue and will help you revitalise your body and mind, all the while staring up at the open Tokyo skies above.