10/10
Very good service and all the people there are amazing
Tokyo · head to head
Mandarin Oriental vs Shangri-La Tokyo
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Mandarin Oriental is $244 a night less. They are 600 metres apart.
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The honest take
Both sit at $1,199-1,249 with identical 9.4 guest scores, so this comes down to what you want underfoot. Shangri-La Tokyo has a 20-metre indoor pool that Mandarin Oriental lacks, plus Horizon Club lounge access and a direct line to Tokyo Station. Mandarin Oriental counters with a 37th-floor spa and 38th-floor fitness room with sweeping city views, but no pool at all. If swimming matters, book Shangri-La; if you want the more architecturally dramatic perch, book Mandarin Oriental.
The look and the feel
Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo occupies the top floors of the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, and the effect is of arriving somewhere closer to the sky than the street. The interiors, done with a restrained Japanese palette of dark wood, washi-inspired screens and muted golds, keep things quiet rather than showy. Rooms are large by Tokyo standards, with floor-to-ceiling windows that turn the city into wallpaper, especially at night when the grid of lights stretches toward the bay. The spa and gym on 37 and 38 are the real draw architecturally, glass boxes suspended above the city. It pulls an older, quieter luxury crowd who want polish without spectacle.
Guests who want the more austere, view-driven version of Tokyo luxury and don't need a pool.
Shangri-La Tokyo
Shangri-La Tokyo sits inside the Marunouchi Trust Tower, right against Tokyo Station, and its rooms look out toward the Imperial Palace grounds and, on clear days, Mount Fuji and Skytree. The public spaces lean into warmer materials than the Mandarin's cooler palette, with lacquer and silk accents typical of the Shangri-La brand's Asian maximalism kept in check here for a Tokyo audience. The 20-metre indoor pool and CHI spa give it a genuine wellness wing rather than a token gym floor, and the Horizon Club lounge adds a private layer of service for those who book into it. The location makes it the practical choice for anyone arriving by train or heading straight to the airport.
Guests who want to swim, use a lounge, and step straight off the Shinkansen into the lobby.
At $50 more, Mandarin Oriental gives up the pool entirely, offering only the spa and gym in exchange, so anyone who swims regularly will feel that absence quickly.
Mandarin Oriental is the more striking building to be inside, its high floors and glass spa turning the city itself into the main decorative feature.
The numbers
| Mandarin Oriental | Shangri-La Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,353 | $1,597 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 910 | 575 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 600 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Mandarin Oriental has
Nothing on our list that Shangri-La Tokyo lacks.
Only Shangri-La Tokyo has
- Pool
What guests actually say
Mandarin Oriental
- excellent, warm service
- comfortable, relaxing stay
“Very good service and all the people there are amazing”
Shangri-La Tokyo
- amazing, attentive service
- clean property
- convenient location
- room capacity vs bed count mismatch
- early housekeeping knocking
“Amazing service all around.”
Shangri-La Tokyo guests seem happier overall, praising both service and cleanliness consistently, while Mandarin Oriental's praise is thinner and less detailed.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Mandarin Oriental
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,353
- Deluxe Twin Room(2 Twin Beds)Room Only$1,353
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$1,353
Shangri-La Tokyo
- Deluxe Imperial Garden View King RoomRoom Only$1,610
- Deluxe Imperial Garden View Twin RoomRoom Only$1,610
- Deluxe Imperial Garden View Room KingRoom Only$1,620
In guests' own words
Shangri-La Tokyo
10/10
“Favorite hotel in Tokyo”
Amazing service all around. Misaki Ohno was always so delightful and helpful with everything. Beautiful property, convenient location to get around and to and from both airports. Service with a smile. Everyone aims to please and exceed expectations. Can’t wait to stay here again!
9/10
“Brilliant”
Location - Cleanness
Prices - such big rooms sold for 4 but only has 1 king or 2 double beds expected to share with others.
9/10
“Awesome, I would stay there 10 times over”
Great people and very clean
House keeping knocking on the door 10am, I go to holiday so I have to wake up late
About each
Mandarin Oriental
Luxurious Accommodations with Breathtaking Views Indulge in the lavish 5-star experience at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, where spacious rooms offer stunning city views and modern amenities, all designed with Japanese aesthetics in mind. Ultimate Relaxation and Wellness Unwind at the award-winning spa on the 37th floor or enjoy a workout with a view at the…
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Shangri-La Tokyo
Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views The Shangri-La Tokyo offers a prime location next to JR Tokyo Station, boasting elegant rooms with stunning views of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Mount Fuji. Enjoy top-notch amenities including a 20-meter indoor pool, CHI spa, and exclusive Horizon Club lounge access. Convenient Transportation and…
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Facilities, in full
Mandarin Oriental
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
Shangri-La Tokyo
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Chuo-ku Nihonbashi Muromachi 2-1-1Chiyoda-ku, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi,
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