10/10
“Outstanding.”
Impeccable service, outstanding facilities, fabulous rooms.
Tokyo · head to head
Conrad Tokyo vs Palace Hotel Tokyo
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Palace Hotel Tokyo is $1,194 a night less. They are 2.4 km apart.
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The honest take
At $1,349 versus $1,368, Palace Hotel Tokyo undercuts Conrad Tokyo slightly while posting the higher guest rating, 9.6 against 9.4, over a comparable number of reviews. Neither listing shows the other lacking a specific facility, so this comes down to address and atmosphere rather than amenities on paper. Palace sits directly on the Imperial Palace moat in Marunouchi; Conrad is in Higashi-Shinbashi near Ginza's southern edge, 2.4km away. Book Palace for the setting and the score, Conrad if Ginza's shopping and nightlife matter more to your trip than the palace grounds.
The look and the feel
Conrad Tokyo
Conrad Tokyo occupies the upper floors of the Shiodome tower cluster, all glass and steel with rooms that look down over Hama-rikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay. The interiors lean contemporary Western hotel rather than distinctly Japanese: pale wood, clean lines, big windows doing most of the design work. The 29th-floor spa and the indoor pool trade on that height, panoramic city views over a soak rather than intimacy. It suits business travellers and couples who want a big, glossy tower hotel with the skyline as the main event.
Travellers who want a high-floor city view, an on-site spa and pool, and easy reach of Ginza's shops and bars.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo rebuilt its 1961 predecessor in 2012 and it shows in the restraint: low horizontal lines, warm wood screens, a lobby lounge with tall windows facing the palace moat and its pine trees, a calm that most Tokyo towers don't attempt. The design nods to traditional Japanese proportion and materials without costume, washi-inspired panels, quiet stone, soft lacquer tones in the public rooms. Marunouchi outside is old-money Tokyo, banks and the Imperial Palace grounds rather than neon, and the hotel's seven restaurants read as an extension of that address rather than a tower's amenity list.
Travellers who want quiet, historic surroundings by the Imperial Palace and a more Japanese sense of restraint in the design.
Nothing here is missing on the facility lists themselves; the real trade is setting, Ginza's density and nightlife around Conrad against Marunouchi's calm, palace-adjacent grandeur around Palace.
Palace Hotel Tokyo is the more beautiful place to sit still in, its low-slung, moat-facing calm doing more with restraint than Conrad's glass tower does with height.
The numbers
| Conrad Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,535 | $1,341 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 416 | 434 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 2.4 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Conrad Tokyo has
Nothing on our list that Palace Hotel Tokyo lacks.
Only Palace Hotel Tokyo has
Nothing on our list that Conrad Tokyo lacks.
What guests actually say
Conrad Tokyo
- excellent location near Ginza
- attentive, personal staff service
- stunning bay view rooms
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- impeccable, super nice staff
- excellent location near Tokyo Station
- fabulous rooms with balcony views
- extra charge for small spa
- TV a bit out of date
“-the staff was just super nice and helpful”
Conrad guests seem happier, describing a flawless, personally attentive one-off experience, while Palace guests note some minor gripes like spa fees and dated TVs.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Conrad Tokyo
- Contemporary Design Corner King Suite (City View)Room Only · free cancellation$2,509
- Run of HouseRoom Only$2,511
- Run of HouseRoom Only · free cancellation$2,514
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- Deluxe Room 1 King Bed King Only 45SQM 484SQFTRoom Only$1,341
- Deluxe Room 1 King Bed King Only 45SQM 484SQFTRoom Only · free cancellation$1,344
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$1,374
In guests' own words
Palace Hotel Tokyo
10/10
-the staff was just super nice and helpful -one of the best looking hotel I've ever been to. -amazing view and to have a balcony in your room is just fantastic and rare in Tokyo. -5 min walk to Tokyo Station
-TV was a bit out of date
About each
Conrad Tokyo
Luxurious Accommodation and Award-Winning Dining Conrad Tokyo, located in the vibrant heart of Tokyo near Ginza, offers spacious rooms with modern decor and stunning city views. Indulge in award-winning dining experiences at the 5 on-site restaurants, including the renowned China Blue. Relaxation and Wellness Unwind at the 29th-floor spa with panoramic city…
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Palace Hotel Tokyo
Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation in Marunouchi Business District Elegant Rooms and Top-Notch Amenities Indulge in spacious rooms with modern amenities including a large LCD TV, blu-ray/DVD player, and a spa-like en suite bathroom. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a safety box, fridge, and electric kettle in every room. Dining…
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Facilities, in full
Conrad Tokyo
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
Where they are
Minato-ku, Higashi-Shinbashi 1-9-1Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-1-1
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