Park Hotel Tokyo Review: An Art Hotel with a Tokyo Tower View

Last Updated on 22nd August 2024 by Sophie Nadeau

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There are few hotels that get to claim that every room in their listing has awe-inspiring views, and yet the Park Hotel Tokyo can claim just this… And that’s because the hotel begins on the 25th floor and stretches up ten floors within the Shiodome Media Tower skyscraper in the Minato district.

As soon as you step into the elevator to reach the reception area (on the 25th floor and accompanied by stunning views of the Tokyo Tower, no less!) you’ll be whisked into a beautiful blend of art meets hospitality meets über comfort at this four star hotel.

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Introducing Park Hotel Tokyo

Located close to Shiodome Station, Park Hotel was founded in 2003 and has welcomed guests into its lofty heights ever since. Your journey into the art world of the hotel begins as soon as you step into the impressive ten storey high atrium which doubles as a reception and lounge area.

Come nightfall, you can indulge in a vending machine drink serving up beer, wine, or even saké. Take it to a nearby comfortable armchair, where floor to ceiling windows reveal the Tokyo skyline spread out below in a glittering tapestry of neon lights.

An art hotel

As soon as you step foot in the hotel, you’ll be immersed in a world of art. Unique works of art can be found in the atrium/ reception area, in long open galleries (which double as the hallways leading to the guestrooms) on each floor, and even in some of the rooms themselves.

An entire floor of the building (31 rooms in total on the 31st floor) are occupied as part of an ‘Artist in Residence’ project. What this means is that the rooms on these floors have been uniquely decorated by specially selected Japanese partner artists who have put their own spin on the room and painted the walls, ceilings, bathrooms, and even some of the furniture!

If you’re looking for an extra special souvenir from your time in Japan, then some of the art pieces on display at the Park Hotel are even for sale!

Checking into the Park Hotel

At check in, we were informed that we could select from a number of the artists rooms which were not yet occupied for the night.

There were a few that particularly caught my eye (including one which focuses on Mankei-neko– lucky cats and another with sakura- cherry blossom), but ultimately we also really wanted to have a room that faced the Tokyo Tower and so we decided on a Mount Fuji room by the artist Shiki Taira.

The decor of the room stretches as far as the bathroom and so, even while you’re using the shower you’ll be able to admire the beautiful details created by the partner artist!

The room itself was pretty spacious for Tokyo standards and came equipped with a bench which runs along the window so you can sit and stare at the view in comfort for as long as you desire.

Amenities of the Park Hotel

There is a gym available, as well as laundry, and a 24 hour front desk (we actually stored our bags with the front desk for our last half day before our departure to the airport which proved to be pretty handy). All rooms at the hotel are non-smoking, but there is a smoking room available on the 25th floor.

Free drinks of tea, coffee, and cold water are available 24/7 in the reception area. If you happen to look out of the windows facing the Tokyo Tower on a clear day, then you might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the mysterious and magnificent Mount Fuji.

Dining at the Park Hotel

There are three dining spaces at the hotel, each with their own unique vibe and ambiance:

• Hanasanshou: This dining experience focuses on Japanese Kaiseki cuisine and has an à la carte menu. In terms of drinks available, there are over 50 types of shochu from which to select.
• ART colours Dining: All of the art on the walls makes this restaurant feel akin to dining within a contemporary art museum. On the menu you’ll find a wide array of cocktails and food options such as pizza, pasta, and seasonal fish.
• The Society: This sophisticated bar serves up all kinds of Japanese whisky, elevated cocktails, saké, wine, and soft drinks.

In the morning the ART dining space is transformed into the breakfast area. At this time, a Western and Japanese-style buffet is served. Additionally, guests can also choose from a Western style breakfast of fried eggs, bacon etc or a vegan option that’s a salad, fruit salad, etc.