The Peninsula, Tokyo
More photosThe Peninsula Tokyo is an architectural standout in the Marunouchi district, designed by architect Kazukiyo Sato to resemble a traditional Japanese paper lantern. When illuminated at night, the amber granite tower glows softly against the city skyline. Opened in 2007, it holds the distinction of being the first freestanding luxury hotel built in Tokyo in over a decade, offering a private, self-contained oasis in a dense metropolis.
Art is deeply woven into the hotel’s DNA, with nearly 1,000 pieces on display, mostly by Japanese artists. A massive bamboo dragon sculpture by Keisen Hama greets guests in the lobby, symbolizing strength and harmony, while the main chandelier features over 1,300 crystal LED bulbs that mimic a shower of fireworks. The interior design, led by Yukio Hashimoto, masterfully blends contemporary aesthetics with traditional Japanese heritage, such as hand-woven cedar ceiling panels and sliding horse chestnut doors.
Beyond the design, the hotel is famous for its thoughtful, ultra-modern technology—including control panels that monitor local humidity and wind direction—and its legendary fleet of vehicles, which includes a rare 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. The property also places a high value on holistic wellness, with a serene spa and an indoor pool featuring views of the Imperial Palace.
Location-wise, it is hard to beat. Positioned directly opposite the Imperial Palace Gardens and Hibiya Park, the hotel offers a peaceful green escape. It is also just a short walk from the upscale boutiques of Ginza, making it a perfect base for experiencing both Tokyo’s natural beauty and its most iconic shopping districts.
Expert reviews
“A Peninsula hotel is like that frustrating friend who, no matter how hard you look, has no flaws. Not one. The Peninsula Tokyo is located in the city’s ritzy Ginza district, a stroll away from designer boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants.”
“Architect Kazukiyo Sato envisioned the freestanding Peninsula Tokyo — a rarity among hotels in the city — as a 24-story traditional Japanese lantern at the entrée to the Marunouchi and Ginza neighborhoods. And thanks to lighting designer Tino Kwan, at night the hotel’s soft glow makes it look like one.”
“Whereas The Peninsula Hong Kong capitalizes on its colonial-age splendor, this sister property strives for an understated Zen-like simplicity. Rooms, beginning at 51 sq. m. (544 sq. ft.), are among Tokyo’s largest, with the best facing the greenery of the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Tokyo.
“Some of the most spacious rooms in Tokyo can be found at The Peninsula, a 24-storey, rose-tinted tower inspired by a Japanese lantern. Expect unwavering service, panoramic views from the rooftop restaurant, legendary afternoon teas and a convenient location in Yurakucho.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Spacious rooms
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 February 2025
Very good location, very nice staff, beautiful room, great spa, but no atmosphere and very bad sofa bed
The location and some beautiful details about the room. The dressing room was great, kids goodies in the bathroom
The spa/pool be area is amazing
Breakfast is way too limited for westerners.
The sofa bed in our room was very uncomfortable (cheapest mattress ever)
The overall atmosphere is luxurious but also quite dead…coming back to the hotel at 21 was like entering a cemetery…maybe because it s off season, but other hotels we ve been to don’t present this situation at all…
21 February 2025
Already dreaming of going back.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Great location.
12 February 2025
Good location and friendly staff
The room is spacious and clean. The location is convenient. It’s just a 5-10 minutes walk to Ginza. And the staff is friendly and helpful.
Nothing
7 February 2025
Great place to stay if you want to be pampered in Tokyo.
Great rooms, facilities, location
4 January 2025
Really pleasant but time for a refurb.
Staff are wonderful.
The rooms are dated.
1 December 2024
A really nice way to start our Japan trip with 4 nights at the Peninsula. Hard to fault.
Great restaurants and service, large room with good views, pool and spa and opposite one of the mid town centres with restaurants, Christmas lights and coffee shops. A short walk to all the fun of ginza shopping and food. We’ll be back !
6 November 2024
Lovely comfy room
Location And staff
28 October 2024
Excelent hotel in a premium location
Te breakfast restaurant is the worst part of this otherwise five-stars hotel. Placed the entrance, before reception, it is a la carte but the service is slow and cumbersome - perhaps a good thing, you est less…
23 October 2024
I will choose this hotel again for next my trip
Amazing place and friendly staff
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7 September 2024
Classy and elegant Hote with the best service and location
I liked everything. The location, the room, the facilities, and the staff.
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25 August 2024
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at
Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Hotel and guest room were beautifully designed. I rarely write reviews for anything but felt compelled to do so here because this property truly exceeded my expectations.
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12 August 2024
Nice hotel with great location
The beds are so comfortable and the staff is so helpful.
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30 July 2024
Great hotel, great staff and service, but not greatest value.
As expected, a lovely 'Peninsula' experience. Staff are consistently helpful, friendly and polite, and we really appreciated the late checkout offered. The room was comfortable and we especially loved the spacious bathroom.
Unfortuanteyl we did find some broken chips of glass on the floor. And we felt for the high room rate, that breakfast could have been included, or at least offered at a reasonable cost - Y210 000 for our family of 3 was ridiculous.
16 May 2024
A comfortable and superb experience
Amazing staff, very helpfully all the time specially the concierge team.
2 May 2024
Excellent experience overall. We had an issue with the bill, which was gracefully resolved
breakfast was excellent, no buffet though but we dont mind that. The location of the breakfast area is a little strange, being all in the open in the lobby.
2 May 2024
It’s was amazing vacation and amazing concierge service! This service helped us with tickets!
Everything
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1 May 2024
Excellent staff, location and pool. Carpet in room could be upgraded. Very enjoyable stay.
Good Japanese breakfast.
Absence of Restaurant with buffet option.
Lack of good coffee at downstairs bakery.
30 April 2024
It was warm comfy staying
Location
The staff doubt me when my credit card did not go through cuz on hotel net issues🤣
23 April 2024
Very good hotel, spacious rooms
Spacious rooms, very clean
I would have liked to have a view on the gardens and Palace
31 March 2024
Extraordinary - great location, amazing service, excellent quality
Extraordinary - great location, amazing service, excellent quality
22 January 2024
My first choice in Tokyo
everything! Rooms are clean. Beddings are very comfortable.
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9 December 2023
This is the hotel I will stay again next year. Keep it up!
Great location. The room was comfortable and pretty quiet and spacious. All of the staff I encounter could speak English pretty well. (No offense) Shopping district is nearby. And lastly there is a train station beneath the hotel.
Knowing Tokyo Japan especially nearby Ginza, everything is quite expensive. If you want to stay pretty comfortable plus everything is near and budget is not a question, Peninsula Tokyo is the answer.
5 December 2023
Wonderful. Hope to be back.
Location and surrounding area
3 November 2023
Great location and very comfortable hotel with very helpful staff
Excellent staff and spacious room. Great location.
Nothing
18 October 2023
Excellent. Very expensive for an aged hotel
Location. Larger room. Welcoming staff at both the front and desk.
16 October 2023
Great with families
Location and Halal food options
Nothing
26 August 2023
We will be back 🤗
Staff service/assistance at every area of the hotel was very good.
Nothing that I can remember 😁
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Chapel/shrine
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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3 March 2025
All good things, we are more than pleased with our decision to book at the Peninsula in Tokyo.