Palace Hotel Tokyo
Marunouchi, beside the Imperial Palace moat; Tokyo, Japan
Palace Hotel Tokyo has a particularly distinctive relationship with its surroundings, standing beside the moat opposite the Imperial Palace Gardens. The accommodation reflects that green setting through leaf-inspired motifs and earthy colours, with selected rooms offering private balconies or Club Lounge privileges. Those choices make the outlook and the way a guest uses outdoor space more important than at many city towers. A substantial collection of restaurants and bars provides varied settings for meals, while evian SPA combines a pale, Alpine-inspired interior with views towards the gardens. Its facilities include treatment rooms, heated baths, saunas and relaxation lounges. We include the Palace for travellers who value an identifiable Tokyo setting and a contemporary expression of Japanese hospitality. It offers a particularly balanced combination of centrality and visual calm. A room looking towards the moat or gardens gives the stay a clear sense of place, while the range of dining and wellness spaces supports an unhurried pace between city excursions.