The Capitol Hotel TokyuvsPark Hyatt Tokyo
Both The Capitol Hotel Tokyu and Park Hyatt Tokyo are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Park Hyatt Tokyo ranks significantly higher than The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. Park Hyatt Tokyo scores 95 with approval from 17 sources like Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
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
Park Hyatt Tokyo Show All Reviews
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture 163-1055
From $475/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"The Park Hyatt remains the pick of Nishi-Shinjuku's luxury hotels."
Concierge
"A small hotel by Tokyo standards—only 177 rooms—the Park Hyatt fairly drips with luxury."
Fodor's
"Sofia Coppola's classic film Lost in Translation was a love letter to this hotel... you may feel smitten as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Other luxe hotels have since opened and some celebrities have moved on, but the 177-room Park Hyatt Tokyo continues to offer some of the best amenities of any property in the capital." Full review
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If the skies are clear, have lunch on the 40th floor in Kozue and gaze upon Mount Fuji as you nibble away on your bento box.
DK Eyewitness
"Remember the grandstand views Scarlett Johansson looked out on from her room at this hotel in the movie Lost in Translation?"
Condé Nast Traveler
"A swimming pool, a bamboo garden, and a restaurant occupy the three pyramidal atriums that crown the towers of this Shinjuku property." Full review
Time Out
"Despite being Tokyo’s most decorated hotel, the Park Hyatt is perhaps now best known for its starring role in Sofia Coppola’s 2003 hit Lost in Translation." Full review
Star Service
"This is the kind of hotel that gives bragging rights to the international business travelers who know enough to stay here." Full review
BlackBook
"Lose yourself in the dizzyingly hypnotic luxury of this Shinjuku lodge, star of Sofia Coppola's iconic film, Lost in Translation."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Park Hyatt Tokyo, made famous in Sophia Coppola’s hit indie flick Lost in Translation, has been a luxurious mainstay for international travelers for more than 20 years." Full review