The property opened its doors in 1915, a year after Tokyo Station itself, and began as a 56-room property that already featured European architecture and state of the art facilities. It survived the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, opening its doors to many residents and visitors who had experienced the disaster. Given its popularity and proximity to Tokyo Station itself, the property was soon put under the management of the Ministry of Railways and was renamed Tokyo Railway Hotel in 1933. This situation would not change much over the years, except for World War II and a pause in business, which would be further complicated by the heavy damage the station would endure at the end of the war.

Reconstruction work would only begin in 1947, with the hotel being considered more of a popular coffee bar due to the war and the earlier earthquake, and only really resume its hotel operations in 1951. Its prestige would only rise since then, first making a mark during the Tokyo Olympics both at home in Japan and abroad. Years later, this would be recognized by being designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2003. Three years later, in 2006, the property would be closed for a major restoration, only reopening after six years in 2012 with an expanded number of 150 rooms. The renovation preserved its red-brick exterior and classic features, earning it a place in Small Luxury Hotels of the World in 2015, when it also celebrated its hundredth anniversary.

Design and Architecture

The Tokyo Station Hotel, housed in the 1915 red-brick Marunouchi Building, noticeably showcases Edwardian-inspired architecture, a rarity in Tokyo compared to more modernist designs or more traditional Japanese architecture. Restored in 2012, it retains prewar domes and largely classical Westernized interior designs. The property is only a short walk away from Tokyo Station itself, seamlessly integrating both buildings into each other.

The 150 rooms, ranging from the 23-47 square meter classic rooms to the 173 square meter imperial suites, feature high ceilings, silk curtains, and classic European decor with modern touches like LCD TVs, light control panels, and free Wi-Fi. Unique Dome-Side rooms offer views of restored stone reliefs, while the Imperial Suite exudes palatial grandeur. The atrium, with vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, contrasts with the more modernist Jexer Tokyo fitness club. The British brand Liberty’s 2025 collaboration introduced two guest room variants with elegant fabrics, blending British sophistication with the hotel’s heritage.
All these features enhance the hotel’s appeal, bringing together historic charm with modern luxury.

The Tokyo Station Hotel boasts a diverse array of at least ten dining venues, catering to the tastes and interests of any and every visitor.

Shichi Jyu NI Kou offers exquisite kaiseki and teppanyaki dishes, showcasing seasonal Japanese ingredients in a refined setting. Other venues specializing in Japanese cuisine can try out Sushi AOYAGI, which delivers the finest seafood dishes from all over Japan, while Yakitori Seo specializes in full-course yakitori dishes and the finest quality chicken meat dishes. Meanwhile, the Blanc Rouge serves French cuisine with the twist of utilizing the finest Japanese ingredients, paired with fine wines. Those interested in Chinese food can consider the Cantonese En, which focuses on healthy dishes for any who may be health conscious.

Bar & Café Camellia serves cakes and other light meals during the day while shifting towards cocktails and plated dishes in the afternoon. The Bar Oak offers well-known Japanese whisky and crafts signature cocktails like the aptly-named ‘Tokyo Station’ in a relaxing setting. If you’re craving Italian cuisine, Ristorante & Bar Enoteca Norio offers Italian dishes using seasonal Japanese ingredients, with a vibrant bar scene. On the other hand, Café&Shop Toraya Tokyo serves artistic Japanese sweets as a long-established confectionery brand from the 16th century. Lastly, The Lobby Lounge offers a far simpler experience of fresh-brewed coffee along with various desserts and fine teas in a more contemporary European setting.

Each venue emphasizes quality, with attentive service and elegant settings in each of their corresponding restaurants, with some even offering for food to be brought directly to guest rooms, making dining a highlight of the stay.

The Tokyo Station Hotel offers its visitors with exquisite experiences blending heritage and luxury. The substantial amount of art exhibited throughout the hotel comes with special QR codes that allow for visitors with access to Guest WiFi to learn about each and every art piece at their own pace and time. Meanwhile, inside their classic European-style rooms, guests can enjoy in-room massages, watch video on demand services on LCD TVs, and even enjoy the ‘Est. 1915’ original bath amenities that the property has specially crafted to match their own elegance and sophistication.

Those seeking a more relaxing experience may take advantage of the hotel’s two on-site facilities, The Jexer Tokyo fitness lounge and the An Spa. The former is a membership-based fitness lounge that offers services without paying additional fees and with complimentary training wear and shoes. Additionally, the Jexer Tokyo offers the use of a bathing facility, featuring an artificially carbonated hot spring, man-made hot spring, cold bath, dry sauna, steam sauna, and shower with a fee of 2000 JPY for hotel guests. Meanwhile, the latter is a spa open to all guests that offers a variety of treatments based on the Japanese concept of omotenashi (to treat guests wholeheartedly) and makes use of high-quality products that include the spa’s own original cosmetics.

Tokyo Station Hotel is child-friendly, with amenities like children’s pajamas, slippers, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, and dining venues that permit them. If you’ll be bringing children, make sure to inform upon reservation so the hotel can provide baby cribs, wash tubs, and strollers for them upon request.