Hotels

Asakusa View Hotel
If you’re not into ryokan, the Asakusa View is the ritziest Western-style hotel in this neighbourhood. From the lacquer-patterned elevator walls to the cypress and granite baths, the hotel is lavishly designed. While the spacious rooms aren’t striking, large windows overlook Sensō-ji.
3-17-1 Nishiasakusa
Taito-ku
from Tawaramachi station (exit 3) walk N on Kokusai-dōri for 7min; hotel is on left
tel: 3847 1111
www.viewhotels.co.jp/asakusa/english
underground rail: Tawaramachi

Sukeroku no Yado Sadachiyo
This stunning ryokan virtually transports its guests to old Edo. Gorgeously maintained tatami rooms are spacious for two people, and all come with modern, Western-style bathrooms. Splurge on an exquisite meal here, and make time for the o-furo (traditional baths), one made of fragrant Japanese cypress and the other of black marble. Look for the rickshaw parked outside..
2-20-1 Asakusa
Taito-ku
from Asakusa station (exit 1); hotel is an 8min walk
tel: 3842 6431
www.sadachiyo.co.jp
underground rail: Asakusa

Westin Hotel Tokyo
The remodelled Westin is one of the finest hotels in Japan, and plays host to royals, celebs and business moguls from around the world. Rooms are opulent but tasteful, with a lovely, laid-back European panache, and the clientele is grown-up but hip. The hotel’s Spa Parisien is a large, sumptuous sanctuary that can quickly melt all your stress.
1-4-1 Mita
Meguro-ku
from Ebisu station, take the Skywalk to Ebisu Garden Place, walk through the open mall and head towards the road round back
tel: 5423 7000
www.westin-tokyo.co.jp/en
train: Ebisu

Hotel Ōkura
The Ōkura is an old-fashioned, elegant standby, and the meeting place for Japan’s political and business elite. Lovely and lived-in, the 1960s décor and low-lying architecture are matched by personable staff. The beautiful Japanese garden and top-notch restaurants complete the picture.
2-10-4 Toranomon
Minato-ku
from Toranomon station (exit 3), hotel is a 5min walk heading SW toward the US Embassy
tel: 3582 0111
www.tokyo.okura.com
underground rail: Toranomon

Park Hyatt Tokyo
The setting will look familiar, as it was the backdrop for the film Lost in Translation. Views are stunning, day and night, and appear to be part of another world from these serene heights. Dignified but relaxed, the stylishly understated rooms are done in naturally finished wood, fabric and marble. Staff are gracefully, discretely attentive and the restaurants are some of Tokyo’s best – check out the stunning views from the top-level New York Grill.
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku
from Tochōmae station (exit A4) walk down Kōen-dōri alongside park, turn left at next major intersection onto One Day's St - you'll see towers to your left
tel: 5322 1234
www.parkhyatttokyo.com
underground rail: Tochōmae