Tokyo has a thriving business scene, with travellers across the world heading on business trips to the city. Business travellers normally need specific facilities and services in hotels, such as conference rooms, meeting and event space, facilities like copy machines and printers, and quiet spaces to work with speedy Wi-Fi.
We’ve discovered 7 of Tokyo’s top hotels for business travellers, from 5-star luxury hotels with plenty of space for work parties and meetings, to mid-range hotels that provide the utmost comfort and convenience only a short distance from the central downtown districts.
The best business hotels in Tokyo
7. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Ariake
The Sotetsu Fresa hotel chain is known across Tokyo for its hotels that cater to every guest, from luxury amenities to large business and event spaces. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Ariake has banquet and meeting rooms that are perfect for a variety of corporate and business events, such as work parties, conventions, seminars and more. Not to mention, the hotel is conveniently located near to a number of stations and business districts.
Its rooms are equipped with everything you’ll need, from tables and seating and whiteboards/projectors, to helpful facilities and equipment. Aside from the communal business facilities, Sotetsu Grand’s rooms are of the highest quality and feature work spaces and desks that are perfect for if you want to catch up on work or study in peace and quiet.
6. Hotel Century Southern Tower
Located within the popular and lively Shinjuku district of Tokyo and a short walk from what is arguably the world’s busiest railway station, Shinjuku Station, Hotel Century Southern Tower is perfect for all kinds of guests, whether you’re in Tokyo for business or leisure. Business travellers will feel well accommodated in this hotel, which offers a number of event and meeting spaces that are perfectly suited to all of your needs.
Its meeting and event rooms offer stunning views over the city, and can accommodate up to 110 people depending on the occasion. Rooms have free wifi, and you can also use projectors or screens for an extra charge. Whether you’re in Tokyo for a work party, a seminar or international conference, or you’re commuting from Shinjuku Station, this hotel is a great choice for you.
5. Tokyo Station Hotel
Situated within Tokyo Marunouchi Station, this hotel couldn’t be more convenient. It's a fantastic choice for those who are commuting to different areas of Tokyo or who want to be close to services and amenities. The hotel also features a number of business-friendly facilities alongside the classic leisure facilities that make the hotel perfect for families, business travellers and those seeking a relaxing time away.
Tokyo Station Hotel’s main business facilities include large banquet halls and conference rooms, which you can customise and decorate based on your company. You can even rent out a whole floor if you have multiple conferences or meetings going on at once. For those hosting work parties or business award ceremonies, you can hire event spaces that can fit up to 200 people.
4. Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt is among the most prestigious and high-end hotels in Tokyo, with stylish modern decor, luxury amenities like a spa, pool and fitness centre, and a convenient location in the heart of the upmarket Roppongi area of Tokyo. If you’re here on business, you’ll be well taken care of, as the Grand Hyatt offers up a smorgasbord of meeting and conference rooms and event spaces.
Hyatt also offers meeting packages and can offer high-tech meeting facilities like screens and projectors. If you’re planning a work party, you can organise specialist catering or work conference plans offered by the hotel for an extra fee. It’s safe to say the Grand Hyatt Hotel is definitely one of the best business hotels in Tokyo.
3. Prince Park Tower Hotel
One of the best MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) hotels in Tokyo, Prince Park Tower effortlessly combines luxury leisure travel with high-end business travel, with a number of amenities that give you the best of both worlds. Not only does this hotel have vast meeting and event spaces that accommodate every type of gathering or large-scale event, but it also offers meeting packages that can help make your work trip all the more enjoyable and hassle-free.
If you’re the host of a cool new convention, want to celebrate a wedding or hold a work party, or are holding international business meetings, then you’ll be very well accommodated at Prince Park Tower. And when you’re done with your business, you can enjoy superb undisturbed views of Tokyo Tower, or relax in the lounge, at the bar, or at the spa or fitness centre.
2. Keio Plaza Hotel
Leading the way in MICE and convention hotels, Keio Plaza sure knows a thing or two about catering to business professionals and convention hosts and attendees. This hotel features convention space, conference rooms and banquet halls to provide you with all of your business needs, whether that’s a work party, convention or a small-scale conference with work colleagues.
Keio Plaza Hotel has long been a hub for convention hosting and business travellers, and its Shinjuku location means you can be in amongst the lively and bustling streets and close to transport links should you need to commute elsewhere – or, if you want to take a break from all the conferences, you can explore the area or indulge in Keio Plaza’s modern and classic amenities.
1. Hilton Tokyo
Known for its luxury amenities and swish rooms, the Hilton also has a reputation for being a reliable chain hotel for business travellers.
Hilton Tokyo offers around seven conference rooms, and a large ballroom that can fit more than 1,000 guests, making it the perfect space for large-scale business events and conferences. Meeting rooms also feature high-tech screens and facilities. You’ll definitely want to add the Hilton to your Tokyo hotel list, whether for business travel or simply a relaxing and memorable stay.
