10 of the Best Hotels in Tokyo, from Charming Ryokans to Japanese Onsen Retreats
With its mix of glinting skyscrapers, narrow alleyways, and lantern-festooned temples, Tokyo is one of the most thrilling cities on Earth. But its sheer size can make choosing a hotel daunting. Over the past decade, accommodation options have expanded to include trendy ryokans and indie hotels, making it easier to find the perfect place to stay in this vibrant city.
1. Hoshinoya Tokyo
Best for: cultural immersion
Leave the city behind and step into this skyscraper ryokan. Hoshinoya Tokyo features tatami floors, shoji screen doors, and an onsen-spa with hot spring waters on the 17th floor. The French-Japanese restaurant and in-room bento box breakfasts are highly recommended.
Rooms: From ¥112,000 (£589), two-night minimum stay.
2. OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka
Best for: budgeting
OMO5 offers an intimate neighborhood vibe in a modern building. The cleverly designed rooms include loft-style beds, and the café transitions from breakfast space to bar. Sign up for a local tour with the 'Omo Rangers'.
Rooms: From ¥16,000 (£84).
3. TRUNK (Hotel) Cat Street
Best for: loft-style cool
This design-forward boutique hotel offers a breezy, minimalist aesthetic. The hotel’s lounge, restaurants, and shop attract both fashionable locals and guests. Rooms range from those with hammocks to larger suites with terraces.
Rooms: From ¥51,774 (£273).
4. Palace Hotel Tokyo
Best for: royal luxury
Located near the Imperial Palace, this elegant hotel offers spacious rooms with balconies overlooking gardens. The breakfast buffet is extensive, and the hotel features Michelin-starred restaurants.
Rooms: From ¥91,800 (£483).
5. ONE@Tokyo
Best for: solo travellers
This budget hotel designed by Kengo Kuma offers compact rooms perfect for solo travellers. The functional yet inviting communal spaces include an open lobby and a rooftop. Long-stay discounts make it ideal for exploring Tokyo and beyond.
Rooms: From ¥15,000 (£79).
6. Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Best for: amenities
This urban resort features 10 acres of Japanese gardens and an al fresco pool. The vast property has 1,474 rooms, more than three dozen dining options, and a lounge for Executive House Zen guests.
Rooms: From ¥36,000 (£189).
7. Shiba Park Hotel
Best for: bookworms
This hotel features a collection of 1,500 books and themed book corners on each floor. The rooms offer views of Tokyo Tower, and the fireside library lounge is perfect for curling up with a good book.
Rooms: From ¥21,870 (£115).
8. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Best for: families
Keio Plaza offers spacious family rooms with views of Mount Fuji. The hotel features tea ceremonies, an outdoor pool, 11 restaurants, and a laundromat, making it perfect for families.
Rooms: From ¥35,200 (£185).
9. Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A Parkroyal Hotel
Best for: nightlife lovers
Hotel Groove in Kabukicho offers style and class, with rooms overlooking the neon cityscape. The building features a retro-styled arcade, cinema, live music space, and food hall.
Rooms: From ¥31,000 (£163).
10. Tokyo Station Hotel
Best for: European-style elegance
Set within the original 20th-century Tokyo Station, this grand hotel features old-world European opulence. Enjoy tea in the lobby lounge or savor Japanese whiskies at Bar Oak. The hotel is also convenient for Shinkansen travel.
Rooms: From ¥135,332 (£711).