Hotel Monterey Hanzomon  

In the shadow of the Imperial Palace, a sleek Tokyo city hotel sits a minute from Hanzomon Station. You’re a five-minute walk from the palace grounds and within easy metro reach of Shibuya, Aoyama, Otemachi and Tokyo Station (about 15 minutes). Major sights nearby include Chidorigafuchi Park, Nippon Budokan and Tokyo Dome, and airports are Haneda (~25 km) and Narita (~70 km). This is a family-friendly, centrally placed base for sightseeing or business.

Design nods to Edo-era colors and aesthetics, blending traditional Japanese touches with modern architecture and a playful edge. The 340 individually decorated rooms feature Simmons pocket-coil mattresses, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, desks, tea/coffee makers and hairdryers. Bathrooms range from shower/tub combos to deep-soaking tubs and bidets; many rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Onsite conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, vending machines, gift shop/newsstand, a massage room, laundry/dry cleaning services, and parking (self/extended parking available for a fee). An elevator and accessible facilities add practical ease, and the location invites morning walks around the Imperial Palace gardens.

High-speed (wired) internet access is available (surcharge may apply), plus a computer station and a banquet hall for events. Dry cleaning/laundry and a 24-hour front desk support business travelers.

An onsite restaurant serves guests, and buffet breakfasts are available for a fee (service hours vary by weekday/weekend). Grab a morning meal before heading out to explore Tokyo’s neighborhoods and nearby attractions.