HOTEL NEW OTANI TOKYO GARDEN TOWER, Tokyo

Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower - A 5-star hotel with a historic 10-acre Japanese garden, outdoor pool, and 20 restaurants

Rising within a 400-year-old Japanese garden originally owned by a samurai lord, Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower stands as a premier Tokyo hotel in the Akasaka district. The 5-star property features the largest outdoor hotel pool in Central Tokyo, complemented by indoor pools, tennis courts, and a fitness center. Twenty on-site restaurants serve diverse cuisines, including Kyubey's fine sushi on the lobby floor and Bella Vista's Italian dishes with skyline views from the 40th floor. Guest rooms come equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and electric kettles, with select rooms offering garden views. A 24-hour business center, 30 meeting rooms, and banquet facilities for up to 2000 guests cater to corporate travelers. The New Otani complex provides amenities including a spa, grocery store, and gift shops. Three subway stations and Japan Rail access points lie within a 10-minute walk, while the Hie Shrine, Akasaka Palace, and Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin temple are all accessible within the same distance.

Pros

Located within a historic Japanese garden with stone paths, lanterns, and carp ponds

Houses 30 meeting rooms and conference facilities for up to 2000 attendees

Features Senbazuru restaurant with traditional tatami mat floors and bamboo ceilings

Offers both indoor and outdoor pools, plus tennis courts and bicycle rentals

Cons

12.5 miles from Tokyo International Airport

Multiple buildings and extensive grounds may require longer walking times between facilities