Gajoen Tokyo, Tokyo

Set in Tokyo's Meguro district, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a 5-star member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World with chic decor and traditional aesthetics. The hotel features 7 dining options, free parking, and free WiFi throughout. Spacious rooms include satellite TV, minibar, coffee machine, and a handy smartphone; bathrooms have a spa bath and free toiletries, and some rooms include a sauna. Shunyuki serves signature Chinese delicacies, Tofutei offers Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals, and teppanyaki wagyu, American-style grilled dishes, and Italian cuisine are available; live piano performances are held at the on-site cafe lounge. Guests can unwind in a Japanese-style garden with river views or at the library. The front desk is open 24 hours, with massage services, room service, a pastry shop, and a gift shop on site. The historic staircase at Gajoen Tokyo, Hyakudan Kaidan, is adorned with pre-war artwork. On-site art galleries at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo feature temporary exhibits. JR Meguro Station is a 6-minute walk, and Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a 12-minute stroll. JR Shibuya Station is a 5-minute train ride, and JR Shinagawa Station is 8 minutes by train; Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 10 km away.

Free shuttle bus to Meguro Station runs every 20 minutes.

Executive lounge with complimentary evening drinks and snacks.

Rooms in suites include separate living and sleeping areas.

Extensive breakfast buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes.

Steep hill between the hotel and Meguro Station, challenging with luggage.

Lobby can feel crowded due to frequent weddings and conferences.