The Peninsula TokyovsRoyal Park Hotel
Both The Peninsula Tokyo and Royal Park Hotel are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Peninsula Tokyo scores significantly better than Royal Park Hotel. The Peninsula Tokyo comes in at 92 with accolades from 19 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Departures and Lonely Planet.
The Peninsula Tokyo Show All Reviews
1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0006
From $319/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This very swanky new addition to Tokyo's increasingly crowded luxury hotel scene offers an unbeatable location."
Concierge
"The big draw is its location across the street from the Imperial Palace and a short stroll from the center of Ginza."
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There are 314 guest rooms going up to the 24th floor, but be sure to nab a high one and be specific about a palace view, or you could end up staring at office buildings.
Fodor's
"From the staff in caps and sharp suits... to the shimmering gold glow emitting from the top floors, the 24-floor Peninsula Tokyo exudes elegance and grace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One almost gets a feeling of guilty extravagance when sprawling out in the Peninsula’s vast rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Completed in 2008, this highly reputed 24-story hotel is close to the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Hibiya Park, and Tokyo International Forum."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Built of amber Namibian granite, this property garners a pair of perfect scores." Full review
Time Out
"Facing Kokyo Gaien National Garden, and located near Hibiya Park, The Peninsula Tokyo is surrounded by greenery." Full review
Star Service
"In a prestigious location, near the Marunouchi financial district and Ginza shopping haven, this Peninsula property is a 24-story freestanding entity, glowing like a Japanese lantern." Full review
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Gorgeous baths complete with tubs boasting granite waterfall spouts and spa music capabilities with the touch of a button, robes, slippers, scales, magnifying mirrors, hair dryers, glass shower stalls and cable TVs. Choose a Deluxe Corner room or an Executive or Deluxe Suite to enjoy baths with natural light streaming in from large windows.
BlackBook
"Can't get much better than this Maranouchi local just a stone's throw from Ginza shopping, across from Imperial Palace."
Jetsetter
"Across the street from the Imperial Palace, the Peninsula delivers crisp service and luxe looks." Full review
Royal Park Hotel
2-1-1 Nihombashi Kakigaracho, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8520
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The gargantuan Landmark Tower houses the Royal Park guest rooms on its fifty-second to Sixty-seventh floors, so spectacular views are guaranteed."
Fodor's
"A passageway connects this hotel to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, where you can easily catch a bus to Narita Airport, making the Royal Park a great one-night stopover option." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of the business and commercial center, next to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, this well-decked hotel has excellent transportation links."
Star Service
"This 20-story high-rise built in 1989 is solidly positioned as one of the stalwarts of the banking district." Full review
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Those wishing to explore the neighborhood can choose to rent a bicycle from the hotel.
Time Out
"The first hotel in Japan to equip all guest rooms with complimentary smartphones. Known as 'Handy', these let anyone staying at the hotel enjoy benefits such as unlimited local and international calls." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Royal Park Hotel is a large hotel with a good range of facilities, including several restaurants, a fitness center, and a full-size indoor swimming pool." Full review
Frommer's
"One of its greatest assets, aside from the friendly and superbly efficient staff and its interesting environs...rooms are a little bit dated for the price, but impeccably maintained." Full review