Boutique hotels are just catching on in Tokyo. Here is my list of the best of boutique hotels in Tokyo, all personally inspected.
Hotel Ryumeikan Ochanomizu Honten
If you want a change from cookie-cutter hotels, boutique hotels are the way to go. Surprisingly for such a design-conscious city, Tokyo doesn't have many boutique hotels. But, the ones it does have are great. Here are my favorites. Be sure to check my Where to Stay in Tokyo page before deciding where to stay.
- Hotel Ryumeikan Ochanomizu Honten (Ochanomizu)
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With style to spare, this superb boutique hotel in Ochanomizu is one of the best hotels in the city, full stop. It’s small, intimate, quiet and the service is the epitome of gracious Japanese hospitality. - Four Seasons Hotel at Marunouchi (Tokyo Station Area)
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Attentive service, great views, incredible location in the Tokyo Station Area and beautiful common areas make this a great place to stay. - Roppongi Hotel S (Roppongi)
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Great style in a great location, this boutique hotel is one of the coolest places to stay in Roppongi.
Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on the Truly Tokyo Google map:- Open the Tokyo map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability and pricing on Booking.com – usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Tokyo
- You can buy a Japan SIM card online for collection on arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda airports. Or rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Compare airline flight prices and timings for the best Japan flight deals. Check my guides to arriving at Narita Airport and at Haneda Airport.
- If you're visiting more than one city, you might save money with a Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Suica card makes travelling around Tokyo much easier - here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
