Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at MarunouchivsCerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi ranks significantly better than Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 16 reviews including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Show All Reviews
1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-6277
From $548/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"With only 57 rooms, this property, next to Tokyo Station and within walking distance of the Ginza, offers the ultimate in service, privacy, and exclusivity." Full review
Concierge
"There's nothing particularly Japanese about the decor, except for the stunning city views that serve as an ever-present backdrop."
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Ask for a room on the station sideon the highest floor possible for a vertiginous view of Japan's famed bullet trains.
Fodor's
"A departure from the typical grand scale of most Four Seasons properties, the Marunouchi branch, set within the glistening Pacific Century Place, has the feel of a boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In the Oazo Building, this swanky hotel deftly synthesises modern conveniences with Japanese style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The tagline of this refined luxury hotel near Ginza—“fifty-seven rooms fifty-seven steps from Tokyo Station”—is spot-on." Full review
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Don’t miss a soak in the hotel spa’s traditional onsen bath, a workout in the sky-high fitness center, or a tour of the nearby Tsukiji Fish Market.
DK Eyewitness
"Close to Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, this luxurious hotel offers large rooms with wide-screen plasma TV, DVD players, and great views."
Time Out
"The Four Seasons offers unparalleled luxury and style in the heart of the city’s business district. It’s decorated in cool, modern timber and is beautifully lit." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel has the city's most convenient location for business travelers looking for a quick connection between Narita Airport, downtown Tokyo, and bullet trains to other cities." Full review
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Children are well-catered to here with video games, snacks and toys delivered upon request at arrival.
BlackBook
"Peaceful glass-heavy oasis in Maranouchi. Rooms have all the bells and whistles - huge flat-screens, surround sound, iPod docks."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the Marunouchi business district, this "very modern property" in a glass tower has "beautifully furnished rooms" done in neutral tones." Full review
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel Show All Reviews
26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture 150-8512
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A ritzy affair... Some rooms have bathrooms with a glittering view of the city."
Lonely Planet
"Sprawl out on the huge beds and drink deeply of the big views, because there’s room to breathe in these enormous rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is set in Shibuya's tallest skyscraper, just west of Harajuku." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Shibuya’s only high-end luxury hotel boasts huge rooms, stylish interiors, kaiseki restaurants, bars, a jazz club, and Noh Theater."
Time Out
"It may be outshone in the luxury market by the myriad new entrants, but the Cerulean is Shibuya’s lone top-end establishment." Full review
Star Service
"This property is within a five-minute walk southwest of Shibuya Station, a major commuter nucleus for the Yamanote Line and trains to Yokohama and other outlying areas." Full review
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Staffers are equally out of touch, often forgetting special requests.
Fodor's
"Perched on a slope above Shibuya's chaos, the Cerulean Tower has a cavernous yet bustling lobby filled with plenty of attentive, English-speaking staffers." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Interiors mix Western and Japanese aesthetics. Simple, unfussy guest rooms have calming colors; some have unobstructed views of Mount Fuji in the distance." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This 40-storey tower comes into view as soon as you leave the station and is one of the landmarks of Shibuya."
Oyster
Upscale
"Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is an upscale business hotel situated in the towering Cerulean Tower skyscraper, just a short walk from Shibuya Station." Full review