The Capitol Hotel TokyuvsAman Tokyo
Both The Capitol Hotel Tokyu and Aman Tokyo are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Aman Tokyo scores slightly higher than The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. Aman Tokyo ranks #11 in Tokyo with approval from 13 reviews including Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu Show All Reviews
2-10-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0014
From $338/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The reception staff is proud of the digs here, although English remains their second language." Full review
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Guest rooms are fresh with amenities such as flat-screen cable TVs, spacious work desks with complimentary high-speed Internet access (although it must be requested in advance so that wireless routers can be put in place), and living areas complete with armchairs and ottomans.
Fodor's
"Everything old is new again: the Capitol, once a boxy 29-floor commercial complex designed by architect Kengo Kuma, had a long history that included hosting The Beatles." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Neighbours with Japan's Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Hie Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most historic Shinto shrines, this Kengo Kuma–designed property is a quiet oasis in central Tokyo." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It mixes contemporary Japanese-inspired design with five star luxury in a serene green setting in Tokyo’s political district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"An elegant cocoon of Japanese comfort, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu seems to be a world away from the busy streets of Akasaka surrounding the property." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Unless a pool is mandatory, serious business types will enjoy just how refined this place is." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Although located in the city centre, this hotel is surrounded by the verdant scenery of the Hie Jinja Shrine, and the quiet atmosphere makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Time Out
"The hotel has a total of 251 guest rooms (including 13 suites), all of which have at least 45 square metres of space and incorporate traditional Japanese architectural designs." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Neighbours with Japan's National Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige" Full review
Aman Tokyo Show All Reviews
1-5-6 Otemachi | The Otemachi Tower, Chiyoda 100-0004, Tokyo Prefecture
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"Uber-private luxury resort brand Aman is known for attracting celebrities, business high-rollers and others who prefer to keep their whereabouts a secret." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Any new hotel that opens in Tokyo has got to really distinguish itself if it’s to stand out. The 84-room Aman does just that." Full review
Wallpaper
"Design touches include the hotel’s own signature sake, a resident’s library with books on Japanese art and culture, and authentic furo baths in all 84 rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern, minimalist Zen stylings (indoor gardens, sliding shoji doors, handcrafted washi paper ceilings) take over the top floors of the new Otemachi Tower near the Imperial Palace." Full review
Fodor's
"Mixing modern design with Japanese aesthetics, the Aman Tokyo is more than a hotel; it is an experience in the center of the city." Full review
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Be sure to check out the sunlight streaming through the expansive lobby at least once.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Hidden in Tokyo’s business district on top of a 40-story glass office tower, you’ll find an urban sanctuary in Aman Tokyo." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Aman group’s 27th hotel stands in a category of its own as the first “urban” Aman." Full review
Departures
"The brand’s first urban hotel, which opened in December 2014, is on floors 33 to 38 of the Otemachi Tower in Otemachi, a business hub that is more or less an extension of Marunouchi." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The interior is brought together with a modern design incorporating sliding shoji doors, alcoves and indirect lighting with Japanese paper."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Thoroughly modern Aman Tokyo wows with soaring views and clean Japanese design, while simultaneously paying homage to tradition." Full review