The first hotel on my list of the most expensive hotels in Tokyo is The Park Hyatt Hotel in Shinjuku. This hotel was made famous in Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” starring Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson. The film was shot almost entirely in and around the Park Hyatt. It could be said that this hotel is the “triple tower” of Japan and is one of the most iconic symbols of central Tokyo.

Standard room rates here start at around $500.00 per night per person and can go as high as a thousand dollars. The service here is legendary with 24 hour room service, concierge service, fax and data port. Fully equipped bar, pools, gyms and massage therapy are available to all guests. The views are excellent. Although I have never stayed at this hotel, I have visited it on many occasions to have breakfast and witness the solar eclipse.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is run by a foreigner who brings years of experience and dedication. The cheapest room here will run you around $400.00 a night with everything included. The thing to remember about this particular hotel is the decor and furnishings. At this hotel you can expect to see bedding and sheets made by Rivolta Carmignani, a world-renowned Italian interior decorator who specializes in high-quality fabrics. The Mandarin Oriental combines all the elements of the East and the West and prides itself on being unique in that it has successfully fused these concepts.

The Imperial Hotel is truly special as it caters to business executives, dignitaries and luminaries. When it was first built, the hotel was considered the Jewel of the Orient and there was nothing like it in Asia. The entire 5th floor of this hotel has an executive center; the largest of its kind in Japan. There are several conference rooms for hire packed with everything anyone would need to hold large-scale meetings, conferences, and seminars. There’s even a soundproof music room. In addition to being a wonderful hotel, it is also a museum. The entire hotel offers the visitor a glimpse into the past when East and West first met for fun over elegant drinks and exquisite food.

Some notable guests who stayed at this hotel would be Babe Ruth, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, and many more. This hotel is simply a legend. For around $400.00 dollars a night you can expect to get a standard room with everything included. The standard room is not standard at all actually.

So if you were to come to Tokyo and splurge on luxury accommodations, I’ve just given you a very small list of some great hotels. You can be sure that the dedicated staff speak English and maybe even a few other languages. You will be impressed and may consider moving to Japan after staying at one of these hotels. If you have any questions feel free to leave me a comment.