New Otani Hotel (4*)
Set against the backdrop of a 400-year-old garden, originally home to samurai lord Kiyomasa Kato (1562-1611), Hotel New Otani Tokyo is a community unto itself. Comprising three buildings—Main, Tower, and Garden Court—it holds 1,533 guestrooms, 34 dining venues, and scores of shops and conference/function rooms. Its varied clientele, including the likes of Bill Clinton and other international notables, reflects the hotel’s ability to cater to nearly every traveler.
Overview
While Hotel New Otani contains nearly every amenity a traveler could need, its focal point is the 400-year-old traditional Japanese garden, once home to samurai lord Kiyomasa Kato (1562-1611), and also owned by a shogunate of the Edo period during its extensive history. Comprising 10 acres, including a moat, it is scattered with trees, a koi fish pond, winding pathways, Christian chapel, and even a waterfall.