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Capitol Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo

2 Chome-10-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan (show on map)

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is a serene, high-end sanctuary located in the heart of Tokyo’s Nagatacho district. Originally established in 1963 as the Tokyo Hilton—Japan’s first global hotel chain—it was later rebuilt and reopened in 2010. This modern masterpiece was designed by the renowned architect Kengo Kuma, who is also celebrated for his work on Tokyo’s National Stadium.

The hotel’s architecture beautifully reflects its surroundings, blending sleek, ultra-modern skyscraper design with the calming aesthetics of a traditional Japanese inn. Guests enter through an elegant bamboo grove and are greeted by a lobby featuring wooden beams that echo the style of nearby temples. Inside, each of the 251 guest rooms offers a minimalist retreat, complete with movable shoji paper screens and massive windows that frame stunning views of the city.

A unique feature of the hotel is its deep cultural integration. It frequently hosts international VIPs and dignitaries, and the “Capitol Bar” even maintains a dedicated corner for Beatles fans, commemorating the band’s historic stay at the property during their 1966 Tokyo visit. The hotel’s commitment to art is evident throughout, with pieces from master artists like Toko Shinoda displayed in its public spaces.

Positioned perfectly for explorers, the hotel sits right next to the historic, 500-year-old Hie Shrine, offering a peaceful escape from the nearby Akasaka bustle. Guests also enjoy convenient access to the Imperial Palace gardens and the National Diet Building, with direct underground subway connections making the rest of Tokyo easily reachable.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“After a complete overhaul, the Capitol Hotel Tokyu reopened in 2010 in a 29-story, latticed-steel tower designed by the architect Kengo Kuma. The landmark property has three restaurants, a multilane lap pool and 251 rooms with rice-paper screens and views of the neighboring Imperial Palace or Akasaka skyline.”

Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Tokyo, Japan.

Fodors review:

“The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is a magnificently modern Japanese design hotel that focuses on a high level of service. Throughout the hotel, art and design help evoke a sense of calm with wood and water features.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Tokyo.

Telegraph review:

“The historic 1960s Capitol Hotel was knocked down and rebuilt entirely before reopening in 2010 in a shiny new tower – its current incarnation elegantly mixes contemporary Japanese-inspired design with five star luxury in a serene green setting in Tokyo’s political district.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Tokyo


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What guests liked


Value for Money

89.73 %

Ranked 3rd in Tokyo


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Arnab

3 August 2025

A day in Capitol hotel Tokyu. Will be back.

Room was comfortable and the staff were really friendly and went out of their way to help!

Food options in the hotel can be improved.

5.0
Stephanie

17 July 2025

Perfect place to stay while we discovered Tokyo.

Amazing views, amazing service. Great food.

5.0
Laurie

11 July 2025

An excellent hotel !

Charming staff
Excellent room service
Very good restaurant

4.5
Jason

9 July 2025

Loved it. Would return for sure

Large clean rooms, staff and location with best subway connection

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5.0
Tezza

5 July 2025

So impressed with the friendly staff and overall ambience of The Capitol Hotel..

The Capitol hotel is a fabulous play to stay in the heart of Tokyo… The room was spacious, very comfortable and the staff serviced it every day.. Also, importantly to us was the hotel has one of the better gym and pool facilities of any hotel we have stayed at… Five stars all round…. Very happy with everything….

Loved everything…

5.0
Alvin

24 June 2025

Would do it again

Every thing was beautiful

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5.0
Kim

28 May 2025

5 star hotel that meets expectations

Beautiful hotel with staff that impressed. Everything you needed was set out in our room with so many electronic gadgets to make things easier and comfortable. Views were great, location convenient to subway stations, eating areas, shops and parks.

5.0
Helen

19 May 2025

Wonderful hotel in a great location

We chose The Capitol Hotel for our first stay in Tokyo and we're so glad we did. It's a large hotel that offers real warmth and wonderful service. Our room was large and comfortable with a fantastic view towards the north of the city. The location of the hotel is exceptional, directly serviced by more than one subway line. It was so easy to navigate our way around the city from here.

5.0
Dennis

15 May 2025

Great place to stay in Tokyo

Location location location.

4.0
Mark

29 April 2025

Quiet, functional and good location

The hotel was what I expected, functional, clean for a large hotel. Gym was very good for a hotel gym.

Breakfast is over priced

4.0
Mary

20 April 2025

great location and view of sky garden, average service from staff and no bar facility for non-smoker

Room was large, view form room excellent and all amenities provided was exceptional

no bar as such for a quiet drink. The only bar available was dark and small with bar sitting only, with emphasis on a large room with great views and seating for smoking guests!

5.0
David

23 March 2025

Incredible, best hotel ive stayed in.

Amazing service, allowing us to check in early and arranging our bags to the room - beautiful room with amazing room service/ wind down services that was honestly hard to leave some days. Lots of amenities like gym, pool and a 7/11 in the basement is a great to have. Staff are polite and speak great english - always greeting us and helping if needed, my girlfriend needed a transformer for a UK hairdryer and they brought a large one up to the room within 5 minutes.

5.0
Allen

15 March 2025

Great hotel - highly recommended.

Great facility, good location, large corner room on upper floor with spectacular views, excellent breakfast and tempura bar.
Convenient location for train access.

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5.0
Bernhard

24 February 2025

Great hotel in Central Tokyo.

Room, Food, Location

Reservation in Restaurants a bit odd. Even 2 months before date, no seat was available at the Sushi bar. But at that evening, the bar was not full. - Second: When we wanted to eat at Origami Restaurant, we were told it was full, but only have the tables were occupied. Very strange.

4.5
Lou

3 February 2025

staff were excellent, property was luxurious, very comfortable, wonderful stay

loved the room and location especially for our 13 year old, the Capitol was very helpful regarding an extra bed

5.0
Skye

25 January 2025

Just about perfect

One of the best hotels in the world
Lovely room
Polite and friendly staff

The fitness centre was closed
Expensive

4.5
Pamela

18 January 2025

Great central location above the subway - superb rooms and facilities - great staff

Room upgrade

Bar was great but not the best cocktails

5.0
Juliet

16 January 2025

Fabulous place to stay

Excellent facilities, large room (we had interconnecting rooms) and location (connected to two subway stations) meant we could get anywhere easily

4.0
Ayan

5 January 2025

Great Option in Tokyo

Views of Shrine, Great Location, Comfortable beds

5.0
Michele

1 January 2025

A true world class luxury hotel with every detail perfect!

We have stayed in many 5star hotels around the world and can hand on heart say this is the best hotel we’ve stayed at. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable, staff friendly, room amenities, turn down service etc - everything was perfect!

5.0
Asuncion

31 December 2024

Superb. Tops when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Spacious comfortable with all the bells and thistles of needs and wants

5.0
Asuncion

31 December 2024

Our best hotel in all our trips in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Room is spacious, very comfortable with all the amenities one could need.

Wish shopping was a comfortable walk away

4.5
Junaid

25 December 2024

Top property with great staff.

Location, size of room and views

The pool and the spa area can be improved. Timings are limited

5.0
Justine

4 December 2024

Impeccable service and stunning design in a perfect location.

My spouse and I were coming off a long work trip across Asia, and this was our final stop—a chance to truly relax and reconnect. The staff ensured we didn’t have to think about a thing except enjoying ourselves, seamlessly anticipating our needs at every turn. From the door staff hailing taxis (even though a Tokyo Metro station is just one floor down) to the meticulous housekeeping and exceptional concierge services, every interaction was marked by professionalism and care.

The hotel itself is an architectural marvel; every corner feels intentional and designed to inspire. You could easily spend an entire day exploring its serene beauty and the thoughtful amenities it offers. This is, without question, the most impressive hotel I’ve ever experienced.

At first, I was surprised to notice staff accompanying us nearly everywhere, but I soon recognized it as a thoughtful courtesy.

5.0
Rachel

4 December 2024

Immaculate service in the heart of Japan

Everything was flawless. We intended to use the gym, as all of the equipment was new but ended up going out for long walks instead. We stayed on an executive floor and were blown away by the service, food, drinks, and mostly the amazing staff. We will be back.

That we didn’t live there full time

4.5
Wendy

17 October 2024

A lovely traditional Ryokan tastefully modernised

If you want to experience a traditional ryokan but with tasteful modern additions definitely come here. It’s absolutely delightful and the owners have gone to great lengths to make it comfortable and hospitable. We loved our stay here and felt we got a taste of traditional Japanese style living.

5.0
Charles

7 October 2024

An unforgettable dream that made our holiday all the more unique.

The location to the subway, the hospitality and size/style of room, as well as the view of the city scape which was quintessential Tokyo at its finest - thank you for an unforgettable experience.

There isn’t anything to mention - but save your pennies, it’s worth what you pay but is in no way cheap.

Just to comment but as by no means a complaint in anyway - it would have been nice to be able to pay for access to the hotels club lounge (I didn’t realise you had to do this as part of the room type booking you make at the time of booking), but I respect the policy of the hotel completely.

5.0
Misao

1 October 2024

Classy, loved it.

The Location and the view were perfect!

The bar with non smoking area was restricted, also with lower ground with no view was a bit of a shame.

5.0
Michael

1 October 2024

Amazing hotel, perfect week in Tokyo

Everything was excellent. The hotel is beautifully designed, well maintained, excellent facilities and very peaceful. The rooms are large and well appointed and very quiet.
A handy location on top of many Metro lines.
We will definitely return .

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Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna (additional charge)
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Make-up services
  • - Hair treatments
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and wellness

  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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