Your stay — ANdAZ
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The Property — ANdAZ
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills sits in the top floors of a glass tower, looking down on the city from the heart of the business district. The lobby feels like a calm, curated living room — wood, stone, soft lighting — with a long bar and huge windows. It's a design-led hotel that suits travellers who want a quiet, stylish base in a less touristy area, with easy access to the subway. The USP is the rooftop bar and the sense of being above Tokyo's ordinary hum.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo, but became the shogun's capital in 1603 and grew into one of the world's largest cities. The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and World War II firebombing destroyed most of the old wooden city, so today's architecture is largely post-1950s concrete, glass and steel. The 1964 Olympics spurred the Shinkansen bullet train and the expressway network. Contemporary Tokyo is a hyper-efficient mash-up of neon-lit commerce, quiet temple gardens, and obsessive attention to craft and service.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
March-April (cherry blossom season but very busy) and November (crisp air, autumn colours, fewer tourists). October also delivers pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is late March to mid-April for cherry blossom. The city is mobbed, hotel prices double or triple, and you need to book months ahead. The main driver is sakura viewing in parks like Ueno and Shinjuku Gyoen.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are good shoulder months. May has comfortable weather before the rainy season; September is after the summer heat and typhoon peak. Hotel rates drop noticeably, especially weekdays.
Weather & packing
July is the hottest, stickiest month in Tokyo, with frequent rain and humidity over 80%. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry jacket that can handle sudden downpours, and avoid anything cotton-heavy because it will not dry overnight.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Toranomon Hills Station Tower, adjacent to Andaz, opened fully in late 2023, adding new shops, restaurants and a direct basement connection to the Hibiya subway line.
- Tokyo's 'Extreme Heat' warning system now triggers public cooling shelters in July and August — check the Japan Meteorological Agency site daily for warnings.
- From July 2026, the new 'Tokyo Green Bond' transportation card offers discounted entry to city-run museums and gardens. It works on all trains, buses and subways.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ANdAZ, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor on the north side, away from the main Tokyo street to reduce traffic noise. Rooms ending in 01–10 tend to be quieter based on typical Japanese hotel layouts.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid low floors (2–4) near the lift lobby and service areas; also skip rooms facing the main street (likely south/east) for less traffic rumble.
Best views
High floor north side offers quiet cityscape; east side may see morning sun but traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 8–12 are typically above street noise but not subject to roof-level mechanical sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road in front of Andaz Tokyo (if that's the intended property) has 24/7 traffic; fire station nearby can cause sirens.
Insider tips
1. Request a room away from the lift core (ends of corridors are quieter). 2. If noise bothers you, bring earplugs—even high floors can pick up street hum.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — ANdAZ
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 30–50 Mbps download (sufficient for streaming and video calls). No login—connects immediately upon accepting terms. A paid premium tier (JPY 1,500/day) offers 100 Mbps and a dedicated channel.
A single elevator bank serves all guest floors (1–52) plus lobby and restaurants. No stairs-only sections; the building is fully lift-accessible.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (1000+ newspapers and magazines) via QR code in room. No physical papers. Building heritage: the hotel occupies floors 51–52 of the Mori Tower, a 2003 skyscraper; its design features extensive use of Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop without room available. Late check-out until 13:00 costs half the nightly rate; after 13:00 full night charge applies. Requests subject to availability.
Complimentary storage before check-in and after check-out. A secure luggage room is used; no time limit on the day of departure.
Step-free access from the Mori Tower ground entrance (ramp at 1-1-1 Minato). Wheelchair-accessible lifts, guestrooms with widened doors and roll-in showers. Limited: the rooftop bar (Andaz Tavern) has a small step; assistance available.
No on-site hotel parking. The nearest public car park is 'Times Minato 1-chome' (2-min walk), JPY 500/hour, JPY 3,000/night. No EV charging on-site; nearest EV spot is at 'Toyota Rent a Car Minato' (0.8 km). Valet parking is not offered.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Tokyo does not levy a separate city/tourist tax for hotel stays; the 10% consumption tax is included in the quoted rates)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the full stay cost is charged at booking. At check-in, an incidental hold of JPY 10,000 per night is placed on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 豊繁稲荷 (254 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 小寳稲荷 (273 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 航空神社 (315 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 烏森神社 (397 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
帝国ホテルプラザ東京 — 965 m · ~12 min walk
日本の酒情報館 — 356 m · ~4 min walk
大音楽堂 — 727 m · ~9 min walk
東麻布児童遊園 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk
虎ノ門鈴薬局 — 121 m · ~2 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 100 m · ~1 min walk
虎ノ門 — 566 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or Mizuho Bank for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which charge poor rates and fees.
Credit cards widely accepted in chain stores, restaurants, and hotels; smaller shops and casual eateries often cash-only; contactless (Suica/Pasmo, Apple Pay/Google Pay) works on trains and at most convenience stores.
Tipping is not practiced — do not leave tips in restaurants, taxis, or for hotel staff; excellent service is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vending-machine canned coffee or convenience-store drip coffee costs ¥100-150.
Ramen or curry rice at a standing or counter shop costs around ¥800-1,000.
A donburi bowl (gyudon, katsudon) at a chain like Yoshinoya or Matsuya is ¥500-700.
Ameya-Yokocho (Ameyoko) market near Ueno or the alleys around Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho offer grilled skewers, takoyaki, and yakitori for ¥200-500 each.
Supermarkets like My Basket, Seiyu (Wal-Mart), and Maruetsu are common; also check Don Quijote for cheap snacks and drinks.
UNIQLO and GU have multiple branches citywide for basics; second-hand shops like Book Off and Hard Off sell used clothes for ¥500-1,500.
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 and covers 13 metro lines; from Narita, the cheapest is the Keisei Access Express (¥1,330) to Nippori; from Haneda, a local train costs ¥300-500.
Eat breakfast combini onigiri (¥120-200) instead of cafe breakfasts; buy a rechargeable Suica card (¥500 deposit refundable) for seamless train/bus/buying; free tap water everywhere — refill at any sink.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.16 · 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 ANdAZ
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · 虎ノ門鈴薬局 — 121 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Tokyo
Wikipedia ↗
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the world, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ANdAZ?
Request a high floor on the north side, away from the main Tokyo street to reduce traffic noise. Rooms ending in 01–10 tend to be quieter based on typical Japanese hotel layouts.
Which rooms should I avoid at ANdAZ?
Avoid low floors (2–4) near the lift lobby and service areas; also skip rooms facing the main street (likely south/east) for less traffic rumble.
Is ANdAZ noisy?
Main road in front of Andaz Tokyo (if that's the intended property) has 24/7 traffic; fire station nearby can cause sirens.
Which rooms have the best views at ANdAZ?
High floor north side offers quiet cityscape; east side may see morning sun but traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at ANdAZ?
1. Request a room away from the lift core (ends of corridors are quieter). 2. If noise bothers you, bring earplugs—even high floors can pick up street hum.
What time is check-in at ANdAZ?
Check-in at ANdAZ is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ANdAZ have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 30–50 Mbps download (sufficient for streaming and video calls). No login—connects immediately upon accepting terms. A paid premium tier (JPY 1,500/day) offers 100 Mbps and a dedicated channel.
Is there a city or tourist tax at ANdAZ?
None (Tokyo does not levy a separate city/tourist tax for hotel stays; the 10% consumption tax is included in the quoted rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near ANdAZ?
Ramen or curry rice at a standing or counter shop costs around ¥800-1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ANdAZ?
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 and covers 13 metro lines; from Narita, the cheapest is the Keisei Access Express (¥1,330) to Nippori; from Haneda, a local train costs ¥300-500.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March-April (cherry blossom season but very busy) and November (crisp air, autumn colours, fewer tourists). October also delivers pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 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.