Our Hotel Picks in Tokyo

The Shinjuku skyline at nightPhoto: Dick Thomas Johnson / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A short list of hotels in each area, not every hotel. We pick hotels we would send our own family or friends to, in places that make sense for sightseeing. All picks below are from research: we have not stayed at them. Read how we choose hotels.

Not sure which area? Start with Where to Stay, then come back here.

Shinjuku

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Shinjuku: 5 Picks for First-Timers, Long Stays and Nightlife ›

Shibuya

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Shibuya: 7 Picks Near the Station for Every Budget ›

Asakusa

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Asakusa: 4 Picks Near Senso-ji and the Station ›

Tokyo Station & Ginza

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels near Tokyo Station and Ginza: 4 Picks for Trains and Shopping ›

Ginza & Hibiya

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Ginza: 3 Hotels Near Ginza and Hibiya Stations ›

Ueno

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Ueno: 3 Picks Near the Station, Park and Skyliner ›

Akihabara

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Akihabara: 3 Hotels Close to the Station ›

Ikebukuro

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Ikebukuro: 3 Picks for Value, Shopping and Long Stays ›

Shinagawa

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Shinagawa: 3 Hotels Near the Station ›

Roppongi

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Roppongi: 3 Hotels from Luxury to Easy Access ›

Odaiba

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Odaiba: 2 Waterfront Hotels Connected to Daiba Station ›

Haneda Airport

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels at Haneda Airport: 4 Hotels In or Next to the Terminals ›

Narita Airport

Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels Near Narita Airport: 3 Options for Late Arrivals and Early Flights ›

Yokohama

  • Researched pick

    Hotel New Grand

    Classic European-style hotel from the early Showa era

    Nearest station: Motomachi-Chukagai Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 1 or 2

    Good for: History, Yamashita Park, Chinatown

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  • Researched pick

    InterContinental Yokohama Grand

    Sail-shaped tower hotel on the waterfront

    Nearest station: Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line)

    Good for: Harbor views, special occasions

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  • Researched pick

    Navios Yokohama

    Mid-range hotel

    Nearest station: Bashamichi Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 4

    Good for: Value, walking to the Red Brick Warehouse

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Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Best Hotels in Yokohama: 3 Waterfront Hotels Near Minato Mirai and Chinatown ›

Hakone

  • Researched pick

    Fujiya Hotel

    Historic resort hotel, opened in 1878 (according to the hotel)

    Nearest station: Miyanoshita Station (Hakone Tozan Railway)

    Good for: History, a special night in Hakone

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  • Researched pick

    Tenseien

    Large onsen hotel in Hakone-Yumoto

    Nearest station: Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 12 minutes on foot)

    Good for: Easy access from the station, large public baths

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  • Researched pick

    Hotel Okada

    Large hot spring hotel in Hakone-Yumoto

    Nearest station: Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 10 minutes by shared bus)

    Good for: A big onsen hotel, rooms with private baths

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Why we picked them, and who each hotel is not for: Where to Stay in Hakone: 3 Hotels with Hot Spring Baths ›

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