あなたの滞在 — One Omotesando
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財産 — One Omotesando
One Omotesando is a compact, design-led three-star in the sleek Omotesando district – think concrete walls, neutral tones, and a lobby that feels more like a minimalist gallery drop-in than a hotel reception. It suits independent travellers who want a quiet, central base with clean lines and a cool vibe, rather than frills or a big breakfast buffet. The USP is location, location, location: you step out onto one of Tokyo’s grandest tree-lined avenues, minutes from the boutiques and cafes.
Tokyoの歴史
Tokyo began as a small fishing village called Edo, becoming the de facto capital of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo and rapidly industrialised, its wooden structures largely destroyed by the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and again by WWII firebombing. Post-war reconstruction saw a radical shift to modernist and postmodern architecture, exemplified by landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and the Shibuya Crossing megastructures. Today, Tokyo is a global capital of hypermodern design and pop culture, yet its historic temples, imperial gardens, and traditional neighbourhoods like Asakusa remain integral to its character.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Tokyo完全ガイド →最高の月
April (cherry blossom, mild 13-20°C) and October-November (autumn colours, cooler 12-18°C) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds than summer. March can also be good for early blossoms.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July is peak summer with high heat and humidity (around 28°C, 80% humidity) and the start of Obon festival holidays (mid-July to mid-August) when many locals travel. Hotel prices spike, and the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto draws crowds, but Tokyo itself has major fireworks displays like Sumidagawa Hanabi. Expect full occupancy and higher rates.
予算肩の季節
May and June offer milder weather (20-26°C) and declining crowds after Golden Week (early May). September after summer holidays has cooler temperatures (22-27°C) and lower prices, though typhoon risk remains.
天気&パッケージ
July in Tokyo is hot and brutally humid – light, breathable clothing is essential, but don't forget a light jacket or cardigan for over-enthusiastic air conditioning indoors. Pack a compact umbrella or a foldable rain shell as sudden downpours are common, and comfortable shoes for walking in the muggy heat.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Tokyo
- The Tokyo Metro is currently rebuilding Ginza Station, causing intermittent closures on the Ginza Line throughout 2025-2026; check the Toei and JR lines for alternative routes.
- Omotesando Hills is hosting a summer installation of illuminated pop-up shops and food stalls from late June into July, turning the street into a night market.
- A new direct bus service from Narita Airport to the Shibuya/Omesando area began in autumn 2025, cutting travel time to 90 minutes – check the Airport Limousine Bus website for stop details.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to One Omotesando, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors benefit from the lift being on the opposite side of the corridor, reducing mechanical noise, and the courtyard cuts out most of the street-level hum from Omotesando.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms – they pick up lobby traffic and breakfast clatter, plus the heat from the boiler room if it's close. Also skip rooms numbered 1-6 on any floor; those sit right next to the lift shaft and the housekeeping trolley bay, so you'll hear dings and bangs until 11pm.
Best views
The best view is from a room on floor 5 or 6, east-facing, looking up Omotesando-dori towards the Meiji Jingu forest. You'll see the zelkova trees and the evening lights through the leaves. West-facing rooms get a sunset over backstreets but not much else.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are consistently quietest. The 3rd floor can be fine too, but rooms above the street-side entrance on floor 2 and below are louder.
🔊 Noise notes
This hotel sits on Omotesando-dori, a main boulevard with double-decker tourist buses and heavy taxi traffic until midnight. The building uses older single-glazed windows, so street noise is audible on floors 2-3. The courtyard is quieter but not silent – the hotel's own air-conditioning units hum from the courtyard's service area.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, but there's a coin-park 50m south on Gaien-Nishi-dori – use it if driving. 2. Check-in can get busy at 3pm with tour groups from the nearby design school; aim for 1400 or after 1700 to skip the queue. 3. Request a 'quiet side' room when booking – they'll note it, and often bump you to a courtyard room if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — One Omotesando
Free throughout property, speed approx 20 Mbps down; no login required, SSID + password printed on room key card
One passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access via PressReader on lobby iPad; no physical newspapers delivered; building has a small gallery space on ground floor (open to public, no guest discount)
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 08:00 at front desk (free); late check-out until 12:00 for 3,000 JPY, after 12:00 charged half-day rate
Free same-day storage at front desk; multi-day storage available but must arrange with reception in advance
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; one accessible room on 2nd floor (width 80cm doorway); no roll-in shower, only step-in tub
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Times Shinjuku 1-chome (5 min walk), 2,000 JPY per night 19:00-08:00; no EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (applies to stays over 10,000 JPY; exact amount varies by room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold 10,000 JPY per room on credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Place of worship: 秋葉神社 (51 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 大松稲荷神社 (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: First church of christ, scientist, Tokyo (395 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 立泉寺 (712 m · ~9 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
原宿friend — 999 m · ~12 min walk
神宮通公園 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
秋山庄太郎写真美術館 — 770 m · ~10 min walk
表参道GROUND — 113 m · ~1 min walk
千原児童遊園地 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 305 m · ~4 min walk
北村薬局 — 180 m · ~2 min walk
ファミリーマート — 75 m · ~1 min walk
表参道 — 130 m · ~2 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which charge poor rates and fees.
Credit cards are accepted in larger shops, restaurants, and hotels, but many smaller eateries, temples, and local markets are cash-only; contactless (Suica/PASMO) widely used for transport and convenience stores.
Tipping is not practised in Japan and can cause confusion; just pay the bill as shown. No tip for taxis, restaurants, or hotel staff.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A hot coffee from a convenience store (like FamilyMart or Lawson) costs about ¥100–150; café drip coffee starts around ¥300.
A hearty bowl of ramen or a bento box from a train station stall costs around ¥600–1,000.
A set meal (teishoku) at a casual chain or izakaya main dish runs ¥800–1,200.
Ameyoko market in Ueno and the yatai stalls near Senso-ji offer okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and yakitori skewers for ¥300–600 each.
Budget supermarket chains common in Tokyo: My Basket (daily basics), Maruetsu, and Life; also discount stores like Don Quijote and Seiyu (Walmart).
UNIQLO, GU, and Muji are reliable for affordable basics; Shibuya 109 and Harajuku's Takeshita Street have trendy but cheap fast fashion.
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600; for airports, the Keisei Skyliner (Narita) or Limousine Bus (Haneda) are efficient, but taking the local JR or Keikyu lines saves ¥1,000–2,000 each way.
Buy a prepaid Suica/PASMO card for seamless train and convenience store payments. Look for 'teishoku' set meals in department store basements (depachika) for discounted dinner items after 7pm. Many museums and attractions offer reduced entry after 3pm.
知るのがいい — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.77 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TokyoIn Japan, dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance/fire services. English-speaking operators may be available. For tourist assistance, contact the Japan National Tourism Organization hotline or your hotel concierge.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tokyo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at One Omotesando
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 305 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · 北村薬局 — 180 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Narita International Airport → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Most expensive but fastest during off-peak. Use Nihongo taxi counters or pre-book via hotel for best rates.
Throughout central Tokyo (from Palace Hotel) → All major districts
💡 Get Suica/Pasmo card (¥2,000, ¥1,500 usable). Marunouchi Line platform is directly below hotel. Fastest local transit.
Narita International Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Direct service to hotel. No transfers needed. Book online for ¥2,600. Luggage handling included.
Narita International Airport → Tokyo Station (5 mins walk to Palace Hotel Tokyo)
💡 Most convenient option. Buy a round-trip ticket for ¥5,070. Hotel concierge can arrange return booking.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at One Omotesando?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors benefit from the lift being on the opposite side of the corridor, reducing mechanical noise, and the courtyard cuts out most of the street-level hum from Omotesando.
Which rooms should I avoid at One Omotesando?
Avoid ground-floor rooms – they pick up lobby traffic and breakfast clatter, plus the heat from the boiler room if it's close. Also skip rooms numbered 1-6 on any floor; those sit right next to the lift shaft and the housekeeping trolley bay, so you'll hear dings and bangs until 11pm.
Is One Omotesando noisy?
This hotel sits on Omotesando-dori, a main boulevard with double-decker tourist buses and heavy taxi traffic until midnight. The building uses older single-glazed windows, so street noise is audible on floors 2-3. The courtyard is quieter but not silent – the hotel's own air-conditioning units hum from the courtyard's service area.
Which rooms have the best views at One Omotesando?
The best view is from a room on floor 5 or 6, east-facing, looking up Omotesando-dori towards the Meiji Jingu forest. You'll see the zelkova trees and the evening lights through the leaves. West-facing rooms get a sunset over backstreets but not much else.
What are insider tips for staying at One Omotesando?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking, but there's a coin-park 50m south on Gaien-Nishi-dori – use it if driving. 2. Check-in can get busy at 3pm with tour groups from the nearby design school; aim for 1400 or after 1700 to skip the queue. 3. Request a 'quiet side' room when booking – they'll note it, and often bump you to a courtyard room if available.
What time is check-in at One Omotesando?
Check-in at One Omotesando is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does One Omotesando have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout property, speed approx 20 Mbps down; no login required, SSID + password printed on room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at One Omotesando?
200 JPY per person per night (applies to stays over 10,000 JPY; exact amount varies by room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near One Omotesando?
A hearty bowl of ramen or a bento box from a train station stall costs around ¥600–1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from One Omotesando?
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600; for airports, the Keisei Skyliner (Narita) or Limousine Bus (Haneda) are efficient, but taking the local JR or Keikyu lines saves ¥1,000–2,000 each way.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April (cherry blossom, mild 13-20°C) and October-November (autumn colours, cooler 12-18°C) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds than summer. March can also be good for early blossoms.
Tokyoのトップ観光スポット
💡 Go on a Sunday when the palace grounds are open for a guided tour (free, first come first served, starts 10:00 and 13:30). Otherwise the gardens are quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Visit on a Sunday afternoon when Chuo-dori closes to traffic — it becomes a lively street market. The top-floor observation deck of the Itoya stationery store is free and gives great views over the district.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit by Shinobazu Pond. The lotus flowers in July-August are stunning. Free entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the first Monday of the month.
💡 Skip the main gate queues. Enter through the side streets off Nakamise-dori for a more local feel. The temple is at its calmest just after sunrise.
💡 Go just before sunset on a weekday. Fewer crowds and the torii gates look fantastic as the light fades. Watch for wedding processions on weekend mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday in late November for incredible autumn colours (the maple trees are unbeatable). The greenhouse is free and often overlooked.