The capital of Japan Tokyo is one dazzling, kaleidoscopic experience. Centuries-old history, cherry blossoms, traditional architecture, and modern structures – Tokyo is all this, and so much more. Also, it’s Japan’s original mega-city and economic nerve center. Moreover, Tokyo is also one of the most business-friendly cities in the world. Business hotels in Tokyo have been around for a long time and originally catered to Japanese who traveled a lot on business. Over time, they’ve expanded into luxury hotels, value chains, and mid-range choices. The best business hotels in the city offer not just a bed to sleep and basic business facilities, but also excellent breakfasts, slick meeting rooms, and even teams of dedicated planners. To that end, here are the 11 best business hotels in Tokyo.
Where to Stay in Tokyo?
Tokyo has as many as 47 neighborhoods! Even if the number of business-based neighborhoods is around 15 totally, that’s quite large. Hence, even though the city has an excellent transportation system, it’s important to stay somewhere convenient. So, where should you stay in Tokyo?
To begin with, the transport and business hubs of Shinjuku and Marunouchi are great places to stay. The former has a smattering of office buildings, while the latter is home to Tokyo Station and some of the city’s best tourist landmarks. It’s also where you’ll find Tokyo’s best nightlife and dining options, especially if you want to impress a client. If that wasn’t enough, it also has excellent hotel options, including some of Tokyo’s Best Hotels.
Secondly, we have Kyobashi and Nihonbashi, which is where many of the city’s financial institutions, including the Tokyo Stock Exchange, are located. Akasaka, Kamiyacho, and Roppongi are the embassy areas and feature some excellent business hotels. Finally, you even have tons of options in the smaller, but equally amazing business-focused neighborhoods of Shinagawa, Shibuya, and Shimbashi, among others. If you’re looking for budget hotels, then we’d suggest that you check out the Best Cheap Hotels In Tokyo.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
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There’s a lot to like about the five-star Palace Hotel Tokyo, located in the heart of the Marunouchi business district. One of the best business hotels in Tokyo, the hotel has free Wi-Fi everywhere, besides a slew of swish meeting rooms and even a banquet hall. Aside from fax and copying services available on request, there’s even a concierge desk for arranging mobile and tablet rentals. What’s more, the hotel recently introduced a four-hour session on Japanese etiquette. It includes everything from lessons in body language to eating and exchanging business cards. To top it all, it’s connected to the Otemachi subway station and is a mere 10-minute walk from the main Tokyo Station.
The hotel might be pricey, but it’s worth it. Apart from seven restaurants, it also boasts an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a spa, if you wanted to refresh yourself before a big meeting. The rooms are as elegant as can get and come with the latest modern flourishes. Rounding up everything is the lavish bathrooms that come with bathtubs, bespoke toiletries, and TVs.
APA Hotel
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If you’re a regular business traveler to Tokyo, then we’d highly recommend the APA Hotel Shinjuku-Kabukicho Tower, which is part of the famous APA Group. It operates around 170 budget urban business hotels all over the country, with 8 of them in Tokyo itself! The Shinjuku outpost is the spiffiest one in the town, located right in the heart of the business, sightseeing, and entertainment district of Shinjuku. Besides luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk, you’ll also find photocopying, fax, and drycleaning services for a fee. Moreover, the hotel even provides a trouser press, which is a great blessing if you travel in your suits.
However, that’s not all. The Apa Hotel also features, in true Japanese hospitality style, massage services as well as an open-air bath (onsen) on-site. Apart from the second-floor cafe and restaurant, the hotel has free Wi-Fi and even serves both and Japanese-style breakfasts every day. The rooms are utterly contemporary with all mod-cons and immaculate bathrooms. But, the highlight is the location – it’s a hop, skip, and jump from both the Seibu-Shinjuku and the JR Shinjuku Stations.
Mandarin Oriental
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Do you want to splash out on a business trip to Tokyo? Then look no further than the Mandarin Oriental, one of the most lavish, luxurious, and exclusive business hotels in Tokyo. Since it’s the Mandarin Oriental, the hotel does nothing on the sly. The business and meeting rooms are sleek and minimalistic, keeping in line with Japan’s decorating style. Moreover, they come equipped with the latest in audio/visual technology and boast phenomenal views of Tokyo’s skyline. Furthermore, the hotel even has photocopying and fax facilities, as well as a state-of-the-art business center.
However, there’s more to the Mandarin Oriental than just its business facilities – it’s where you bring clients you want to impress. For instance, we can’t think of a better place for a business dinner than the Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, which is sushi with skyline views. Post that, you can grab a cool cocktail at the Mandarin Bar or even enjoy pre-dinner bites at the Michelin-star molecular bar. Aside from luxurious rooms, the hotel also has a sauna, hot tub, and a 38th-floor fitness center, and is close to both a subway and a train station.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
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Culture and world-class design blend beautifully at the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, a 52-storied skyscraper in the heart of the Minato business district. The business/meeting rooms are a welcome departure from the run-of-the-mill conference rooms. Rather, they’re lifestyle lounges, complete with plush sofas, comfy couches, contemporary furniture, and all modern fixtures. What’s more, it even boasts plush banquet halls and meeting spaces with free Wi-Fi and A/V technology, which is what makes it perfect for everything from product launches to seminars.
Aside from photocopying and fax facilities, the five-star hotel also offers bespoke networking opportunities, especially if you’re wooing a potential client. Both its 51st/52nd-floor bar and restaurant have private dining rooms if you want to host intimate business dinners. What’s more, the hotel even offers in-room dining if you’re staying here. It’s a great way to impress guests with amazing modern and spacious rooms. Moreover, it allows them to feast their eyes on sweeping vistas of Tokyo from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Park Hotel Tokyo
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If you want to stay in a business hotel in Tokyo close to the airport, then look no further than the Park Hotel. It lies just 20 minutes from Haneda Airport smack dab in the heart of Tokyo’s business neighborhood of Shiodome. In fact, it sits on the top floors of the Shiodome Media Tower and is even directly connected to the Shiodome travel terminal. The upscale hotel features a 24-hour business center that has everything from scanners and photocopiers to faxes and computers. Further, it also offers a bevy of banquet halls and private meeting spaces with the latest tech and equipment and fantastic city views.
If you’re staying at the Park Hotel, then you can get a lot of work done in your rooms as well, all of which come with ergonomic chairs and work desks. They also feature direct-dial phones, free Wi-Fi, and international adapters, and are perfectly suited to you. Finally, the hotel has a slew of modern amenities like in-room massage services and six fabulous drinking and dining options.
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo
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The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo is the most all-inclusive business hotel you’ll find in the city. Located in the business district of Shinagawa, you’ll be left wanting for nothing here as a business guest. To begin with, the hotel has different-sized rooms available for meetings and events. Of them all, the two main rooms are the Colossus Patio and the Colossus, where you can organize everything from seminars to exhibitions. Moreover, the hotel even assigns dedicated event coordinators who can meet all your expectations and ensure the success of all events. Going further, the hotel has a 24-hour business center equipped with printing, data processing, and photocopying facilities, as well as workstations and PCs. Besides free Wi-Fi, you also have access to the free Wi-Fi in the 26th-floor lobby, in case you have an informal meeting.
Apart from the business facilities, the hotel also has a fitness center, a sauna, and two excellent dining facilities. Even the rooms are sleek and modern, and the hotel lies right next to the Shinagawa Railway station.
Hilton Tokyo
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Besides being one of the best business hotels in Tokyo, the Hilton is also one of the Top Gay Friendly Hotels in Tokyo! Besides its superb location in Shinjuku, the slick hotel features round-the-clock business services. These include a business center that features free-to-use PCs, printing, photocopying, express mail, and faxing facilities. What’s more, you also have access to a whole lot of other services such as office rentals, meeting rooms, and banquet halls with all sorts of audio-visual equipment. The hotel has 21 function rooms, including the Kiku Ballroom with a huge screen, projector, and an LED color lighting system. Moreover, all meeting rooms have natural indoor lighting and traditional shoji screens, a la Japanese culture. If that wasn’t enough, then the Hilton also has video conferencing and secretarial services on request.
The Hilton is not all business; you have tons of avenues to recharge too. If you’re an Executive Room guest, then you get access to the Executive lounge and its free breakfast, all-day refreshments, and evening cocktails. Six sophisticated dining experiences make the Hilton the best destination for a business dinner. Finally, the property even has a beauty salon, a hot tub, and rooftop tennis!
Conrad Tokyo
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If you want more than a regular hotel experience, then head to the Conrad Hotel Tokyo. The business hotel lies on the 28th-37th floors of a skyscraper in the business district of Shambashi. However, what’s special is its views – it overlooks the Tokyo Bay and the ancient and lush Hamarikyu Gardens. If you’re looking to host business meetings or events, then you have the choice of three meeting rooms, two ballrooms, and three banquet rooms. Nevertheless, all the rooms are equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi as well as the latest in audio-visual equipment.
If you’re staying at the hotel, then you’re sure to have a great time. All rooms are minimalistic yet swanky and come with top-notch amenities, including ergonomic work desks and seating areas. We’d recommend you upgrade to the Executive Rooms, which have express check-in/check-out, private concierge services, and expect free breakfast, snacks, and drinks. Six restaurants, an indoor pool, a modern fitness center, and the heavenly Mizuki spa complete the luxurious Japanese experience.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
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If you’re looking for unique business hotels in Tokyo, then the Hotel Chinzanso in the upscale residential district of Mejiro is ideal. The hotel boasts a rich, long history, with its lush gardens having been established in 1861. In fact, they serve as an excellent backdrop for business seminars, conferences, and events. The hotel has a whopping 38 meeting rooms and halls, with free Wi-Fi and high-tech AV equipment in all. Moreover, most of them can be converted into private dining rooms for exclusive and intimate business dinners. Plus, there is a 24-hour business center and meeting and banquet staff on call for assisting you in every way possible.
Where the hotel differs from other city business hotels is that it offers complimentary smartphones in all rooms. It has everything from free Wi-Fi to free international and local calls. Moreover, you can automatically erase the data at the end of your stay. Finally, the place also features a 24-hour fitness center, a slew of dining options, a glass-enclosed indoor pool, and a decadent spa. Rounding up the Japanese staying experience are the traditional Japanese hot-spring baths.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
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Nestled in the heart of the business hub of Roppongi, the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is the ideal base for combining business with pleasure. To begin with, the hotel boasts a plethora of varied business services and facilities. If you’re looking for larger facilities, then the hotel has 16 event venues, including the Residence basil to Grand Ballroom. On the other hand, the Cantonese Chinaroom is more suited to smaller and intimate meetings, business functions, and dining rooms. If that wasn’t enough, then there’s even interpreters and translators if you’re conducting business in different languages. For larger events, the hotel even assigns you a team of dedicated planners that’ll see to it from start to finish.
Additionally, the hotel also features a top-of-the-line business center with scanning and printing services, as well as laptop rentals. Finally, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s an on-site laundry service as well, ensuring you peace of mind about clean and pressed business outfits. Rounding up the hotel’s facilities are 10 restaurants and bars, an indoor swimming pool, and the spa.
Tokyo Business Hotel
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Sitting at the top of the list of the best business hotels in Tokyo is, well, the aptly-named Tokyo Business Hotel. The hotel leans towards value-for-money accommodations for business travelers, rather than having scores of business facilities. That said, it lies in the heart of the business district of Shinjuku and has easy access to a lot of transportation links. The lobby has a smattering of internet PCs that you can use to catch up on work or e-mails. The hotel also offers photocopying and faxing services, and has a 24-hour front desk to help you with anything.
Apart from the above, the hotel also has snacks and drink vending machines, a coin launderette, and even in-room massages and public baths. The rooms are traditionally Japanese in character with modern living amenities, while the on-site restaurant offers both Japanese and Western breakfasts.
Recommended Restaurants / Bars in Tokyo:
- Tokyo by Night Japanese Food Tour – Japanese fare is well-known throughout the world, and there’s no place better to enjoy it than Tokyo. Join this nighttime food tour of the city and tuck into some amazing Japanese dishes while experiencing local nightlife at the same time. Right from sake and sweet cakes to grilled meat skewers, savor a taste of everything.
- Satou – Are you a fan of Wagyu beef? Then Satou is where you should be. The diner might give off neighborhood vibes and the prices might be wallet-friendly, but the food is par excellence. Try to get one of the counter seats to completely experience the buttery wagyu sizzling on the grill.
Recommended Activities In Tokyo:
- Tokyo Full Day Explorer Walking Tour – Tokyo has some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and sights. These include the likes of the SkyTree, the Imperial Palace, Ueno Onshi Park, and historic temples and shrines like Senso-Ji and Meiji Jingu. Join this ‘Explorer’ walking tour that’ll take you around not only these iconic locations but hidden gems as well. Along the way, listen to interesting snippets about Tokyo’s traditional and modern culture.
- Mount Fuji Full-Day Scenic Bus Tour from Tokyo – When you say Japan, the first thing that comes to mind is the spectacular Mount Fujiyama. Hop onboard this nine-hour coach tour that takes you on a life-changing experience to what is Japan’s highest mountain. Besides a Japanese-style lunch, you also get to visit Lake Kawaguchi-ko, one of Fuji’s Five Lakes.
