Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

The Chinzanso hotel is like going back in time to the mid 20th century. The ornate design and traditional service was very enjoyable. An oasis in the middle of busy Tokyo, I would book this just for the gardens alone. As a party of 5 we had to book two rooms. Highlights: - Rooms were huge, lots of space - We had a Japanese breakfast on arrival on the first day, set the tone for the trip brilliantly - Gym is a good size - The gardens, wow! Especially at night when they do the mist/fog show to music, absolutely stunning! - Restaurants were varied and although expensive - Service was top class throughout Downsides: - My biggest gripe was being charged to use the pool and onsen for each 24 hour period. This should be free for hotel guests, makes no sense to me - Breakfast is a bit formal, you order and they bring it to your table, not the standard buffet style you might expect - It is pricey, but you get what you pay for! - Location was a bit of a struggle as the back gate was closed. It's a 10 minute walk to the nearest station (tough in the heat) or cabs to get to most places. Nearest shop (7-Eleven) was a good 10-15 minute walk up/down some steep steps

This hotel is perfection. Our suite overlooked the gardens which are spectacular, especially when the sea of clouds appears several times during the day. We were blown away by the staff who were discreet, highly professional, and incredibly polite and helpful. The hotel itself is like a gallery inside. We didn’t have the time to try out all the facilities but they looked spectacular. The housekeeping is exceptional, which is sometimes not the case, even in exclusive hotels. This hotel is an oasis of calm in the middle of Tokyo. We hope to return.

We went here for lunch. It was a set meal in their large function room. ( over 200 pax from a cruise ). Lacquered bento boxes, soups and tiny sweets all ready to eat. So beautifully presented… not everything was to our taste but a fabulous experience. This is a HUGE hotel. Obviously does quite a few functions and weddings.. gorgeous gardens down the back. Very friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed it

This was a wonderful stay for me and I can definitely recommend this place. I found this hotel to be very good value compared to the sky-high rates most 5 star hotels in Tokyo charge. Taking this into account, I did not begrudge having to pay extra for the pool / spa area. The strong points are the very spacious, comfortable and well maintained rooms and the beautiful garden in the middle of Tokyo. It is a very serene and quiet space. I loved the style and elegance of the hotel. It is a bit retro as very much in the 1990s Four Seasons style but perfectly maintained and carefully modernised. The quality of the fittings and furnishings is exceptional and has stood the test of time. Staff were always very friendly and courteous. I did not find the location too inconvenient. In fact it was a very pleasant short downhill walk to the metro station (though uphill on the way back). There is a nice selection of restaurants at the hotel. The one major drawback for me personally was that there is no breakfast buffet, as I prefer the freedom and variety this offers. However, it was okay for me during my 3 days as I could alternate between the Western and Japanese style options.

The place is comfort, luxury and history all at the same time. The rooms area spacious and comfortables, beds are great, spacious and perfect. The hotel is located at Chinzanso park which is in itself a tourist attraction… just breathtaking! While location is not very centric, you can get to a train station through a short taxi ride. The personnel is friendly and accommodating, there are several very high quality restaurants and fantastic room service. Katsuyo grom the tepoanyaki restaurant was a darling and tought my son how to use chopsticks with sucha care and patience! The only downside is that you must pay an extra 50 usd fee to use the spa for 24 hrs, which seems a bit much considering the hotel is not exactly cheap. Regardless of the latter, I would definitely return and recommend it enthusiastically!