In Tokyo, where tradition encourages attention to detail, one expects quality hotel accommodations. This is true whether you stay in an affordable hotel chain or at a five-star property. You will want a centrally located hotel, so begin with this list that includes the APA chain whose motto is “Best for the Guest.”
Imperial Palace
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Independent Central Tokyo Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a beautiful five-star hotel with 248 air-conditioned rooms located close to the Tokyo Imperial Palace and Meiji Jingu Shrine. When the day is over enjoy its full-service spa, indoor pool and a fitness center. Hotel amenities include babysitting for a fee..
Toshi Center Hotel
The Toshi Center Hotel offers budget-friendly rates in Tokyo’s Mid-Town district. The hotel offers handicap accessible features although renovation work is ongoing through October 2015.
Hotel Asia Center of Japan
The Hotel Asia Center of Japan’s midtown Tokyo location puts you close to the Meiju Jingu Shrine and Tokyo Imperial Palace. It is also a 20-minute drive from the hotel to Disneyland. Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests. Wake up and enjoy the hotel’s daily hot breakfast and freshly baked bread.
Centurion Hotel Residential Akasaka in Tokyo
Centurion Hotel Residential Akasaka in Tokyo is a cozy hotel with 48 guest rooms, each of which features a kitchenette, flat-screen television, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Although it is considered a basic business hotel, you can expect good value and an easy walk to three metro stops from which to explore the city.
The Peninsula Tokyo
The Peninsula Tokyo is a second 5 star property close to Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower. Expect down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, complimentary Wi-Fi, bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall shower heads. If you are feeling super relaxed, take advantage of the hotel’s 24-hour room service.
Bayside Hotel Azur Takeshiba
The Bayside Hotel Azur Takeshiba gets excellent ratings for its prime location, complimentary Wi-Fi, and hotel spa services. It is near the World Trade Center Building and Tsukiji fish Market, and connected to the Monorail. Nevertheless, visitors report that the hotel is extremely quiet for its central Tokyo location. Rooms face both bayside and seaside, and breakfast is not included.
APA “Best for the Guest” chain
APA Hotel Hatchyobori – Eki – Minami
This location is part of an excellent hotel chain based on affordability. The APA Hotel Hatchyobori -Eki-Minami offers a budget-friendly price and a central location close to Tokyo Tower and Sensoji Temple. Complimentary Wi-Fi makes this choice extra special.
APA Hotel Tokyo-Kudanshita in Tokyo
Visitors to the APA Hotel Tokyo-Kudanshita in Tokyo give this hotel high marks for its affordbility and is close proximity to public transportation near the Yasukuni Shrine and Tokyo Imperial Palace. Guest rooms include refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.
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