The Peninsula Tokyo is a polished, service-first luxury address at 1-8-1 Yuraku-cho in Chiyoda, on the seam between Marunouchi and Ginza. The hotel lists 302 rooms and a five-star property class, and its location is the headline: Hibiya Park is three minutes on foot, Tokyo International Forum five, the Ginza Wako building six, Ginza Six eight and the Imperial Palace about twelve. The hotel connects underground to Hibiya Station, so rain, heat and winter wind rarely reach you on the way to the subway. Inside, the facilities are those of a full-service city resort: a heated 20-meter indoor pool with loungers and a lifeguard, a spa with nine treatment rooms, a sauna and hot tub, a fifth-floor gym with Technogym equipment, an art gallery, designer boutiques and two cafes. Dining includes Peter, a panoramic modern French restaurant with seasonal menus, and Hey Fun Terrace for lunch and dinner, along with a bar and lounge, a snack bar and 24-hour room service. Guest scores run extremely high at 9.6 out of 10 from about a thousand reviews.
Who should book it? Travelers who value flawless service, a central address that works for both business and sightseeing, and quick access to the museums and shopping of Ginza and Marunouchi. It is an excellent base for couples and for families who want a pool, and it is easy to reach the rest of the city: Hibiya Station gives you subway lines to Ginza, Roppongi and Ueno, and Tokyo Station is a short walk or taxi ride for the Shinkansen, the Narita Express and trips to Kamakura, Hakone and Nikko.
Practicalities worth knowing
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and runs until midnight, with early check-in available for a fee subject to availability, and check-out is at noon. Pool hours run from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, guests under four are not allowed in the pool and guests under twelve need adult supervision. Dogs are accepted, one per room up to 33 pounds, for a nightly fee.
The booking page notes a short closure of the swimming pool and a change to front-desk access in late January 2027, and construction at a neighboring building may cause noise at times, so confirm the dates and your room location when you check rates. The accommodation tax is charged per person per night.
Make the most of the setting by leaving the car behind. Walk to Hibiya Park in the morning, cross to the Imperial Palace East Gardens, and return for a swim. Evenings can be spent in Ginza's department stores and sushi counters or at Peter's panoramic dining room. If you want a more traditional Japanese experience nearby, combine a stay with a day at Senso-ji, and for a historic alternative with Shinkansen access, compare it with The Tokyo Station Hotel, which sits inside the red-brick station building a short walk away.
Why stay here
- ✓302 rooms
- ✓20-meter indoor pool
- ✓Spa with nine treatment rooms
- ✓Fifth-floor gym
- ✓Peter panoramic French dining
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Direct link to Hibiya Station
- ✓Hibiya Park three minutes away
Good questions
How close is The Peninsula Tokyo to Ginza and the Imperial Palace?+
Hibiya Park is a three-minute walk, Ginza Six eight minutes and the Imperial Palace about twelve. The hotel also links underground to Hibiya Station.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, a heated 20-meter indoor pool with loungers and a lifeguard. It is open from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and guests under four are not allowed in.
Are there any closures to plan around?+
The booking page shows a short pool and front-desk access closure in late January 2027, subject to change, and notes possible noise from construction next door. Confirm when you check rates.
