Facing the Imperial Palace, the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is conveniently situated right next to JR Tokyo Station. Aside from a 20-metre heated indoor pool and a spa, the hotel also provides restaurants and a lobby lounge. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is a 2-minute walk from Otemachi Subway Station (Tozai Line, Exit B7) and a 3-minute walk from Nihonbashi Subway Station (Ginza Line, Exit A3). Via the Narita Express Train, it is an hour's journey from Narita Airport. The hotel staff can pick up guests from the Tokyo Station's platforms with an advance request. Occupying the top 11 floors of Marunouchi Trust Tower Main building, the elegant and spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city or bay views. All come with a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, DVD player, BOSE sound systems and an en suite bathroom. A minibar and coffee machine are offered. Using various Asian techniques, CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La provides a range of treatments and relaxing massages. The Health Club has modern gym equipment, a swimming pool, a sauna and hot tubs. Nadaman serves fine Japanese cuisine and sushi, as well as teppanyaki freshly prepared on a counter. The elegant Piacere serves gourmet Italian meals, as well as hearty breakfast made with local ingredients. Guests can choose from American, Japanese, Oriental or Healthy Meal breakfast options, and they all come with a continental breakfast buffet.
Since 1890, the Imperial hotel has catered to royalty, statesmen, fabled celebrities and the leaders of international commerce. Luxury is the keyword. The 1923 building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was lost in a fire, but a vestige of it survives in the art-deco Old Imperial Bar on the mezzanine level. Rooms are superb, with private writing desks, three telephones, individual environment control systems, remote control TV with bedside consoles and a spaciousness rarely encountered in Tokyo hotels. The staff can greet guests in five languages. Ginza is just behind the hotel, which faces Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace grounds.
For 32 years, the Ryumeikan-Honten has been providing travelers with traditional Japanese lodgings--futon beds on tatami-mat floors, and the wonderful hospitality of accredited inns. All rates include breakfast, which can be declined for a saving of JYP1,000.
Sitting in an urban setting across from the beautiful Imperial Palace gardens, Palace Hotel Tokyo delights with its contemporary design and luxurious facilities. The hotel makes good use of its location with rooms designed to maximize views of the periphery. Elegantly furnished, the rooms offer an array of modern conveniences for a comfortable stay. Dining options are varied, with no less than seven restaurants including Crown, a historic restaurant helmed by renowned chef Patrick Henriroux. There are three bars, each offering a unique atmosphere to suit varied tastes. Evian Spa offers worldly treatments and therapies for a relaxing time. There's a fitness center as well as an indoor pool affording spectacular views of the city. Check website for bookings and more.
Established in 1997, leisure travelers as well as business travelers gravitate towards the luxurious Pan Pacific. The chain has a reputation for good locations, and this is no exception; it towers above the Yokohama waterfront and is adjacent to Queen's Square and nearby Landmark Tower and World Porters with their array of quality shops and restaurants. The international pulse of Yokohama is reflected in the Minato Mirai development, a showpiece harbor city of the 21st century. The smallest rooms are 40 square meters; many have balconies and views of the ocean.