On the off chance that you happen to be sitting around an Internet cafe in Tokyo searching for a luxury hotel that can cater to your every need and money is no object, we highly recommend the Imperial Hotel.

The staff at the Imperial Hotel takes service seriously. So seriously that they’ll gladly refurnish your room if it’s not to your liking. This is a place that maintains a database on their guests every preference. They’ll guarantee that your pillows are organized just as you like and that the stereo is at just the right volume when you enter your room.
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Looking for a cheap hotel in Tokyo? Who isn’t? (well, besides the people who aren’t actually in Tokyo). The International Tourism Center of Japan has recently “renewed” their website. I’m not certain, but I believe that might mean that they’ve redesigned their website.

According to the new site’s help page finding a hotel is easy:

“Please search by location or your conditions from the home page.”

Obviously it helps to know what condition you’re in before you start your search.

Language barrier aside, a few quick searches on various neighborhoods in Tokyo reveals some great hotel bargains.

• International Tourism Center of Japan

Unfortunately they don’t give Oscars for the Best Supporting Hotel. If they did, the Park Hyatt in Tokyo would certainly have won one for it’s role in Lost in Translation. Some have gone as far as to suggest the hotel actually had a lead role (although Bill Murray might beg to differ).

The Park Hyatt has been described as the ultimate Tokyo Hotel experience. It’s one of the city’s best known (and most expensive) hotels. Centrally located, the Hyatt is a 15 minute walk from Shinjuku station. If you’ve seen the movie, you already know about the New York Bar on the hotel’s top floor. The New York Grill offers exceptional dining and service as well. The hotel’s pool and spa are also first rate.

If you’re looking for a “deal” the Park Hyatt offers a five night “Lost In Translation” package for ¥380,000 (around $3,300). If the price seems a little steep, consider a single night’s stay in a west facing room with a view of Mt. Fuji.

While pricey, the Park Hyatt consistently receives high marks from it’s guests and is generally considered to be one of the best hotels in the city. You can learn more about the Park Hyatt Tokyo and book a room online at Planet Tokyo.