Imperial Hotel, Tokyo

What's nearby

Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Tokyo run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.

Check-in, check-out and languages

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

By 11:00

Languages at reception

English, Japanese

Room condition varies by wing after decades of renovations — ask about recently refreshed floors if it matters.

Who Imperial Hotel suits — our verdict first

Imperial Hotel is Tokyo’s historic Hibiya machine: famous name, deep inventory and central walks. Book it for logistics and lore. Choose Peninsula or Palace Hotel for tighter modern luxury; choose Park Hyatt for Shinjuku skyline theatre.

Getting there from Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT)

Taxi from HND is typically 25–45 minutes. Hibiya / Ginza line stations nearby handle daily hops after check-in. Confirm which wing or tower your confirmation names in a hotel this large.

Tokyo has two main international airports. Haneda (HND) is closer to most central hotels on this list. Narita (NRT) remains common on long-haul and budget tickets — budget more time or use Narita Express to Tokyo / Shinjuku. Always match your transfer to the airport printed on your ticket.

Where it sits in Tokyo

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo sits in Hibiya at 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho. In Tokyo terms that choice decides your daily rhythm: Marunouchi and Otemachi buy palace gardens and rail power; Ginza-edge hotels buy shopping walks; Shinjuku buys skyline and west-side energy; Roppongi and Toranomon buy Hills campuses and nightlife; Shiodome buys bay views.

Tokyo distances look short on a map and feel long with luggage on the wrong subway transfer. Pick the neighbourhood that matches most evenings before you fall for a rate across town.

Rooms and what you actually get

Inventory is roughly 931 rooms and suites across the categories on this page. View drives price in Tokyo — palace, bay, Mt Fuji-capable or neon skyline categories are the usual upgrades.

Club lounges, breakfast and spa credits vary by rate code. Read the live rate inclusions rather than assuming the headline nightly price is all-in. Tokyo hotel rooms can run smaller than Western expectations even at five-star level — check square metres on the room type if space matters.

Dining, transit and the stay rhythm

Tokyo rewards hotels that match how you move: JR and metro for Marunouchi; Shinjuku for west-side rail webs; Roppongi for Hills evenings. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo works best when you lean into that neighbourhood rhythm instead of crossing the Yamanote line twice a day with jet lag.

Convenience-store breakfasts, hotel fine dining and neighbourhood ramen can all fit one trip — just build in transfer time for any reservation that is not walkable.

How it compares with our other Tokyo picks

Peninsula and Palace Hotel sit closer to contemporary five-star positioning with tighter room products. Tokyo Station Hotel wins for station heritage and shinkansen adjacency. Grand Hyatt wins for Roppongi Hills entertainment access. Choose Imperial when the famous Hibiya address and inventory depth matter more than a boutique key count.

Booking notes and practical tips

Indicative nights sit around £220–£500 depending on sakura, autumn foliage, Golden Week and major holidays — use the live rates panel for current partner prices.

Request bed type and view in writing. Carry a light layer for fierce hotel AC. IC cards (Suica/Pasmo or mobile equivalents) make metro days painless once bags are down.

Frequently asked questions