The Tokyo Station Hotel

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"A surprisingly tranquil, classic European–styled refuge housed within Tokyo Station, prized for unbeatable convenience to Shinkansen platforms and a complimentary porter service that expedites transfers. Refurbished maisonette rooms offer high ceilings, chandeliers, and plush bedding alongside minibar touches like Schott crystal and Hibiki whisky; on-site amenities include carbonated hot baths, a spa, several restaurants and bars, and practical perks such as discounts for JR Rail pass holders." - Keith Flanagan, Adam H. Graham

"If Tokyo is just the first stop on your Japanese cultural immersion tour, you could do no better than a stay at this stately hotel. Opened in 1914 and restored after bombings during World War II in 1951, the European-style property’s 58 light-filled rooms put you within easy access of connecting trains at the historic Tokyo Station. Facilities command views of the Imperial Palace and the Marunouchi area, considered by some the pulsing heart of Tokyo, while guest rooms come in 15 comfortable options—including large suites, two-story maisonette-style rooms, and digs designed around the North and South Cupola domes—to satisfy every kind of traveler. Take time to decompress before the next leg of your journey with a pampering Elemis facial or massage at the spa, or sipping cocktails in one of the hotel’s nine restaurants and bars."

Tokyo Station Hotel

"How did it strike you on arrival?From the outside, you might wonder how you ended up in Europe. Dating back to 1915, the architecture is something of a relic, considering that many of Tokyo's landmark buildings—save the station itself—were destroyed in a 1923 earthquake. It's a snapshot of a short-lived period when Tokyo's pre-war architecture leaned Western and Edwardian. It makes the hotel rather grand in a city full of glossy, from-the-future skyscrapers. Nice. What’s the crowd like?The Dome-Side rooms offer one of Tokyo's more peculiar views. Instead of facing other buildings, windows peer into its own rotunda; light pours through the domed ceiling for an up-close view of restored stone reliefs like a phoenix or a flower. Inside the room, a glass chandelier illuminates high ceilings and modernized regal decor like silk curtains, wingback chairs, and shiny surfaces (glass bedside lamps and coffee tables). It's certainly Euro-chic. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The mattresses are all made by Simmons, so expect Western-style comfort (i.e., no futons). Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.There's less emphasis on made-in-Japan amenities; bathrobes are terry and fluffy, while Gilchrist & Soames bath products are equally nice. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Like any great transportation hub, there are free Wi-Fi connections throughout the hotel—and yes, in every room, too. Room service: Worth it?More than enough of the selection from the 150-room hotel's 10 dining options can be delivered straight to the room. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?While there are pricier, more luxurious hotels, the staff (especially the concierge team) treats guests like royalty. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The spa offers a series of artificial hot springs for a modest admission fee. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?The stunning octagonal domes in this grande dame. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If western comfort is your style, this ticks all the boxes. Plus, it's part of a train station, so navigating the city—or catching a direct train to the airport—couldn't be easier." - Keith Flanagan

The Tokyo Station Hotel, a Design Boutique Hotel Tokyo, Japan

"Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush décor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV and a minibar. Bathrobes and slippers are provided with the en suite bath. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a business centre, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests with a breakfast meal plan can enjoy a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet at the Atrium, a 400-square metre hall with an enormous skylight and open ambience. The buffet features organic vegetables and hot dishes prepared right in front of the guests." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

The Tokyo Station Hotel (Tokyo, Tokyo) 12 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"After six years of painstaking reconstruction, The Tokyo Station Hotel is back in business — and the Tokyo hotel landscape is infinitely richer for having it back. Not that this city is lacking in impressive lodgings; it’s just that none of this town’s high-rise, forward-looking luxury hotels can quite prepare you for the low-rise, European-style, 1915-vintage elegance of Tokyo Station." - Tablet Hotels