COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TOKYO GINZA HOTEL, Tokyo

Courtyard By Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel - A 4-star hotel in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district with international dining and 24-hour fitness center

Located on Showa-Dori Avenue in the upscale Ginza district, often called Tokyo's Beverly Hills, this 4-star Tokyo hotel houses 296 air-conditioned rooms with sound-insulated walls, laptop-friendly workspaces, and flat-screen TVs. The Courtyard features two distinct dining venues: Fiore Restaurant serves a Western buffet with 60 dishes, while GINZA Muraki specializes in Japanese cuisine with a dedicated tempura counter. Bar KORIN offers rare whiskeys and Japanese liquors in a sophisticated setting with back-lit panels. A 24-hour fitness center provides cardio equipment and free weights for guests. The Courtyard by Marriott's location places it within a 10-minute walk of Tsukiji Fish Market, 0.5 miles from the Sony Building, and 1 mile from both Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace East Garden.

Pros

Sound-insulated walls ensure quiet rooms despite the central location

Bar KORIN features a dedicated cigar room

Multiple dining options including authentic Japanese and Western cuisine

Walking distance to major Ginza shopping and entertainment venues

Cons

39-minute train ride to Meiji Jingu Shrine

Limited operating hours at Bar KORIN (closes at 8:00 PM on Sundays)