Palace Hotel TokyovsThe Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palace Hotel Tokyo ranks slightly better than The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. Palace Hotel Tokyo comes in at 88 with approval from 15 reviews including Star Service, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
Palace Hotel Tokyo Show All Reviews
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0005
From $379/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Smaller and a touch less pricey than its rival, the Imperial, this top-end hotel overlooking the palace gardens is another Tokyo institution."
Fodor's
"Reopened in 2012 following a full reconstruction, the Palace Hotel has a handsome, refined look that sets the stage for a luxury experience." Full review
Insight Guides
"Reopened in 2012 following a massive three-year renovation, the Palace Hotel now has an ambience to match its prime location across the street from the Imperial Palace."
DK Eyewitness
"With one of the best hotel locations in Tokyo, this serenely quiet, oldfashioned establishment has spacious rooms offering superb views of the Imperial Palace."
Time Out
"Not to be confused with the previous, ’60s-era Palace Hotel, this glistening new development opened in 2012, boasting 290 spacious suites and a fancy spa with views of the Imperial Palace Gardens." Full review
Star Service
"Located 700 m west of Tokyo Station, this place is one of the older hotels here, a 1960s commercial property in a prime location facing the eastern moat of the Imperial Palace grounds." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
82.5
"An iconic sixties hotel buffed by a three-year restoration, in the tony Marunouchi district." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set apart from the city’s skyscrapers... the 290-room Palace Hotel Tokyo stands out not with blatant bling but whispered serenity." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"An iconic fixture on the city’s luxury hotel scene since it first opened its doors in 1961." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel was designed to showcase green space and the surrounding skyline, with all guestrooms featuring views of the Imperial Palace gardens and moats." Full review
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
i
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