Hotel New Otani Garden TowervsShangri-La Tokyo
Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower and Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo scores significantly better than Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 14 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel New Otani Garden Tower
4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-8578
From $225/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Mammoth hotel which is a tourist attraction in its own right for its traditional gardens."
Frommer's
"The hotel's most splendid feature is its garden, the best of any Tokyo hotel." Full review
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Because rates are the same no matter which way you face, be sure to request a room overlooking the garden.
Fodor's
"A bustling complex in the center of Tokyo... the New Otani can feel frantic, but its best feature, a spectacular 10-acre Japanese garden, helps guests find sanctuary." Full review
Time Out
"The New Otani sprawls like a mini metropolis over a vast area ten minutes’ walk west of the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There’s a whiff of pretension about the New Ōtani, but it’s justified, loaded as it is with large, luxurious rooms, upmarket restaurants, boutiques and gift shops." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are a whopping 1,479 spacious rooms in the tower, with varying styles of decor along with minibars and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Star Service
"300 m south of Yotsuya Station and convenient to the Yotsuya, Nagata-cho and Akasaka-mitsuke subway stations, Tokyo's most substantial hotel offers something for everyone." Full review
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With so many rooms, staffers are slow (if at all) to respond to special requests.
Shangri-La Tokyo Show All Reviews
1-8-3 Marunouchi, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main , Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-8283
From $317/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo, which opened in 2009, offers high-end luxury, lavish interiors, and superb views." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo places you in the heart of Tokyo, walking distance from Bridgestone Museum of Art and Kitte. This 5-star hotel is close to Tokyo Imperial Palace and..." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located close to the north end of Tokyo Station, this no-frills, eight-story hotel offers decent single and family rooms."
Time Out
"This hotel is right next door to Tokyo station, a perfect starting point for both business and sightseeing." Full review
Star Service
"Shangri-La's 202-room hotel occupies the top 11 floors of Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, a 37-floor, mixed-use building adjacent to Tokyo Station." Full review
BlackBook
"The luxe Shangri-La brand comes to Tokyo, with a super-convenient location adjacent to Tokyo Station."
Lonely Planet
"Nestled in the Marunouchi Trust Tower beside Tokyo Station, the beautifully designed 202 rooms of the Shangri-La offer outstanding views of the Nihombashi district." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At the 202-room Shangri-La, .... Chinese touches (gold-lacquered panels; silk embroidery) offset a more modern aesthetic (blond wood; statement chandeliers)." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Highlights include the Lobby Lounge chandelier, handmade in the Czech Republic, with each glass piece shaped like a gingko leaf, a symbolic Japanese plant." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It’s all about luxury with a capital L at Shangri-La’s Tokyo outpost." Full review