A landmark Tokyo hotel rebuilt in 2012 at the foot of the Imperial Palace, offering rooms overlooking the Palace moat and gardens. The Palace Hotel is famed for its impeccable Japanese hospitality, six restaurants, and the privileged feeling of watching koi swim in the moat from your room window. The hotel operates its own sake and wine cellar.
Palace Hotel Tokyo occupies a prime position at the base of the Imperial Palace, overlooking the historic moat and the gardens of Kitanomaru Park in Chiyoda Ward. The current building opened in 2012, replacing an earlier hotel that had operated on the same site since 1961. The address — 1-1-1 Marunouchi — signals its centrality: Tokyo Station is an eight-minute walk and the Marunouchi financial district is immediately adjacent. Otemachi Station, served by five Metro lines, is around five minutes on foot.
Architecturally, the hotel presents a restrained modern glass tower that defers to the historic landscape around it. All Palace Wing rooms face the Imperial Palace moat and gardens, offering a view of willow trees, stone walls, and still water that is distinctly removed from the urban energy found elsewhere in central Tokyo. The 290 rooms and suites range from 42 to 1,000 square metres; the Presidential Suite commands a full panorama of the moat and the palace grounds beyond.
Dining across the hotel's six restaurants spans a notably broad range. Wadakura serves traditional kaiseki meals in a tatami-floored setting with moat views. Crown occupies the top floor with a European menu and the most expansive panorama in the building. The Riverside Bar terrace is one of the few outdoor drinking spaces in central Tokyo with direct moat views, particularly atmospheric in summer. The hotel curates its own extensive sake cellar and wine programme, hosting tasting events for guests.
A tea ceremony room offers traditional sessions in tatami surroundings. The Palace Spa provides Japanese and Western treatments, and an indoor swimming pool is available for all guests.
Service at Palace Hotel Tokyo is deeply informed by omotenashi — the Japanese philosophy of anticipatory hospitality. Staff maintain formally attentive yet unhurried service standards throughout. The hotel suits leisure visitors, diplomats, and executives alike. Check-in is at 15:00 and checkout at 12:00.
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Palace Spa
- 6 restaurants and bars
- Fitness center
- Grand Ballroom
- Sake cellar
- Tea ceremony room
- Complimentary WiFi
Location
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
Highlights
- Imperial Palace moat and garden views
- Sake cellar with curated Japanese collections
- Grand Ballroom for events
- Riverside Bar on the terrace
Tips for visiting
- Book a room on the moat side for the most serene views in Tokyo
- The Riverside Bar terrace is a superb sundowner spot in summer
- Morning jogs around the Imperial Palace are a Palace Hotel tradition
Accessibility
Palace Hotel Tokyo has a step-free main entrance on the Marunouchi side with dedicated accessible parking nearby. Wheelchair-accessible rooms with adapted bathrooms are available and should be requested at booking. All guest floors are reached by lifts from the lobby level, and hotel staff are trained to assist guests with mobility requirements.
Visit, book or contact
Frequently asked questions
Which rooms at Palace Hotel Tokyo overlook the Imperial Palace?
All rooms and suites in the Palace Wing face the Imperial Palace moat and gardens. Rooms on higher floors provide an unobstructed view across the moat toward the palace grounds. Guests should request a moat-facing room specifically at the time of booking.
What makes dining at Palace Hotel Tokyo distinctive?
The hotel operates six restaurants and a bar spanning kaiseki Japanese, European, and lounge-style dining. Wadakura's tatami-style kaiseki setting with moat views and Crown's panoramic top-floor European restaurant are the most celebrated. The hotel curates an extensive sake cellar and hosts guest tasting sessions.
How far is Palace Hotel Tokyo from major transport links?
Tokyo Station is approximately an eight-minute walk via the Marunouchi covered arcade. Otemachi Station (five Metro lines) is around five minutes on foot, providing direct connections to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, and Asakusa.
Is there a swimming pool at Palace Hotel Tokyo?
Yes, the hotel has an indoor swimming pool available to all guests, alongside the Palace Spa offering Japanese and Western treatment menus. A fitness centre is also available within the hotel.