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Hotel Niwa Tokyo vs Palace Hotel Tokyo

Both Hotel Niwa Tokyo and Palace Hotel Tokyo are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Palace Hotel Tokyo is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Niwa Tokyo. Palace Hotel Tokyo is ranked #9 in Tokyo with accolades from 15 sources including Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Michelin Guide.

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Hotel Niwa Tokyo
7 / 10
1-1-16 Misakicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0061
From $86 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Concierge Concierge
"Hotel Niwa in central Tokyo takes the concept of a ryokan... and updates it to the needs of 21st-century travelers."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Traditional and contemporary elements come together to make the Niwa Tokyo a prized little boutique hotel in the middle of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Niwa aspires to a minimal Japanese design aesthetic without sacrificing quality or forfeiting the mod-cons." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"For a bargain price this central hotel has much to offer, including good-sized rooms with modern Japanese decor, two restaurants, and a rooftop garden."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located on a relatively quiet street in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district, the 238-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Niwa Tokyo features clean, modern decor with traditional Japanese elements." Full review
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Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo
8 / 10
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0005
From $379 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smaller and a touch less pricey than its rival, the Imperial, this top-end hotel overlooking the palace gardens is another Tokyo institution."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Reopened in 2012 following a full reconstruction, the Palace Hotel has a handsome, refined look that sets the stage for a luxury experience." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Reopened in 2012 following a massive three-year renovation, the Palace Hotel now has an ambience to match its prime location across the street from the Imperial Palace."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"With one of the best hotel locations in Tokyo, this serenely quiet, oldfashioned establishment has spacious rooms offering superb views of the Imperial Palace."
Time Out Time Out
"Not to be confused with the previous, ’60s-era Palace Hotel, this glistening new development opened in 2012, boasting 290 spacious suites and a fancy spa with views of the Imperial Palace Gardens." Full review
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