Startlingly high skyscrapers, incessant crowds and the most intimidating train system in the world can make anyone feel lost in Tokyo. As soon as you step into the Imperial Palace grounds, however, the stress of navigating a megacity melts away. The same goes for when you enter The Palace Hotel, an oasis located at the edge of the Imperial Gardens.
The property lives up to its name with palatial rooms most of which feature a balcony—a rarity in Tokyo. And while many city hotels offer a panoramic view, the Palace Hotel’s perspective is second to none. Peek into the ancient Otemon Gate from the comfort of your room or look straight to the buzzing Uchibori Dori avenue while dining at the French restaurant Esterre. Come autumn, you have a birds-eye view of koyo in the city, and you’ll be a steps away from the gardens and the tree-lined shopping avenues in Marunouchi.
