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Tokyo · head to head
The Peninsula Tokyo vs Palace Hotel Tokyo
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Palace Hotel Tokyo is $201 a night less. They are 1.1 km apart.
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The honest take
Palace Hotel Tokyo is cheaper at $1,383 against $1,481, rated higher by guests (9.6 vs 9.4) with far more reviews behind that score, and adds parking to the mix. The Peninsula counters with a spa, indoor pool and sauna, none of which appear on Palace's list. For most visitors the moat-side calm and seven restaurants at Palace Hotel Tokyo make it the better booking; choose the Peninsula if a proper spa and pool are non-negotiable.
The look and the feel
The Peninsula Tokyo
The Peninsula Tokyo sits in Yurakucho facing the Imperial Palace grounds, a modern tower built in 2007 with the brand's usual formula of restrained cream stone, dark wood panelling and brass fittings in the lobby. The rooms lean toward warm neutrals and bedside touch panels, the kind of gadgetry Peninsula properties are known for. Heifenterrasu, the Cantonese restaurant, and the rooftop-adjacent spa and pool give it a resort-like thickness within the tower. It draws an international five-star crowd who want the reassurance of a known name and full wellness facilities in central Tokyo.
Guests who want a full spa, indoor pool and the Peninsula name's international consistency.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo occupies the site directly opposite the Imperial Palace moat in Marunouchi, rebuilt in 2012 with interiors that use a lot of warm wood, washi-inspired screens and quiet Japanese motifs against a fundamentally corporate glass tower. Seven restaurants spread through the building give it real range, from sushi counters to French dining, and the lobby lounge looks straight out over the palace gardens' green. It suits guests who want the Marunouchi business district's polish and a view over the moat rather than a resort spa experience.
Guests who want a higher-rated stay, moat views and a wide choice of restaurants in the Marunouchi district.
Booking Palace Hotel Tokyo over the Peninsula means giving up the spa, indoor pool and sauna, since none of these appear on its facility list.
Palace Hotel Tokyo has the more striking setting, its lounge and upper floors looking directly across the Imperial Palace moat, a view the Peninsula's more enclosed Yurakucho tower cannot match.
The numbers
| The Peninsula Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,542 | $1,341 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 121 | 434 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 5 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 1.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Peninsula Tokyo has
Nothing on our list that Palace Hotel Tokyo lacks.
Only Palace Hotel Tokyo has
- Parking
What guests actually say
The Peninsula Tokyo
- exceptional, attentive service
- elegant, beautifully designed rooms
- unbeatable location
- hotel feels a bit tired now
- lacked distinctive character
“One of the best hotels I've stayed at. Service is impeccable.”
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- impeccable, helpful staff
- great location near Tokyo Station
- fantastic views and balcony
- extra charge for spa/sauna
- TV a bit out of date
“-the staff was just super nice and helpful”
Peninsula guests seem happier overall, praising exceptional service and elegant design with only mild concerns about the hotel feeling dated, whereas Palace guests note some minor extra costs and outdated TVs alongside their praise.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Peninsula Tokyo
- Deluxe Twin RoomBreakfast Included$2,458
- Deluxe Twin RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$2,461
- Deluxe Room TwinRoom Only · free cancellation$2,469
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
The Peninsula Tokyo
10/10
Walkable - friendly, superb.
8/10
I stayed at The Peninsula Tokyo twice about 10 years ago, and this was my third visit. The location is still unbeatable, but the hotel feels a bit tired now. Service was fine but unremarkable, overall the hotel lacked a distinctive character that sets it apart from other luxury options in Tokyo.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
10/10
“Outstanding.”
Impeccable service, outstanding facilities, fabulous rooms.
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
The Peninsula Tokyo
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
The Peninsula Tokyo
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Limo or town car service available
- Full-service spa
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
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
1-8-1 Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, 100-0006Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-1-1
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