Hotels With a Bar Near Tokyo Station
After a day of Shinkansen platforms and station corridors, a good hotel bar is a simple pleasure, and the area around Tokyo Station has more variety than you might expect. The Tokyo Station Hotel and Shangri-La Tokyo sit at the grand end, Marunouchi Hotel offers a cigar lounge, and several Ginza and Nihonbashi hotels have relaxed bars of their own. I recommend choosing by the kind of evening you want: a refined room with a view of the city, a lobby bar close to the station, or a casual bar in Ginza. Below I describe each hotel as its listing does.
Tokyo Station sits in Chiyoda, between the Marunouchi offices and the Yaesu side, and it is the starting point of many Shinkansen lines. The surrounding districts, from Ginza to Nihonbashi, are all within a short train or taxi ride.
Choosing a hotel bar near Tokyo Station
A hotel bar is where a Tokyo evening starts or ends, and the area around the station offers a wide range. At the grand end are The Tokyo Station Hotel and Shangri-La Tokyo; closer to business travel are The Gate Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott; and in Ginza and Nihonbashi, several hotels pair a bar with a bathhouse, a terrace or a library.
The hotels near Tokyo Station that list a bar fall naturally into three kinds of evening. The first is the grand hotel evening, at The Tokyo Station Hotel and Shangri-La Tokyo, both five-star properties with several restaurants, a sophisticated bar and spa facilities. The second is a business-hotel drink close to the station, at The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC and Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station. The third is the more characterful Ginza and Nihonbashi evening, with a bathhouse or a library alongside the bar. I recommend deciding which of the three suits you before comparing rooms. Prices are not shown on this page, so the comparison rests on atmosphere, facilities and location.
The Tokyo Station Hotel is an iconic 1915 luxury hotel located directly within Tokyo Station, with elegant rooms and suites, multiple refined restaurants, a bar, a cafe, a spa, a fitness center and parking facilities. It is rated 9.0. Shangri-La Tokyo, also rated 9.0, lists two upscale restaurants, a sophisticated bar, an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness center, and welcomes pets and families. I would choose the Tokyo Station Hotel for its history and its station access, and Shangri-La for a quieter, more modern evening. I would still confirm the bar's opening hours with the hotel, since a listing rarely gives them.
Closer to the station on a smaller scale, The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC is an upscale four-star hotel with modern rooms and suites, two restaurants, a lobby bar, a fitness center and free Wi-Fi, and some rooms have kitchens. Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station lists compact, laid-back rooms with free Wi-Fi, a relaxed cafe, a bar, a gym and parking. Marunouchi Hotel adds a French eatery and a cigar lounge a minute's walk from the station. I would choose among these three by the style of the evening. That range is the reason I would decide by the kind of evening rather than by the star rating.
Ginza and Nihonbashi offer a looser, more local feel. Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier lists a relaxed restaurant, a refined bar, a communal bathhouse and kid-friendly facilities, a short walk from Muromachi-Sanchome station. Muji Hotel Ginza lists casual rooms, some with futons, a bar, a restaurant and a library, with free Wi-Fi throughout. The square hotel GINZA lists a cafe and bar, a terrace and bathhouses including an open-air onsen. I recommend these for travellers who want a hotel with its own character rather than a grand lobby. None of this changes the practical point: every one of these hotels is a short train or taxi ride from the station.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were choosing a hotel for the bar, I would book The Tokyo Station Hotel for a historic evening that never leaves the station building, or Shangri-La Tokyo for a more modern, quieter one. For something relaxed in Ginza I would pick the square hotel GINZA, with its terrace and open-air onsen. I would use Marunouchi Hotel only if a cigar lounge sounded appealing, since it is a more formal choice.
4.6Guest scoreBarBnA WALL - Art Hotel in Tokyo
Artist-designed rooms with a trendy bistro and bar
View hotel →Why guests love itBnA WALL - Art Hotel in Tokyo is a 3-star art hotel where each room has been imagined by a different artist, which can turn bedtime into a small adventure for curious children. The trendy bistro and bar on site keep meals simple, free Wi-Fi is included, and the hotel is accessible. It is designed for creativity more than for family facilities, so there is no pool or play area, but close to 200 guests give it an excellent score of 9.2.
4.5Guest scoreBarMitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
Chic rooms, a refined bar, and a relaxing communal bathhouse
View hotel →Why guests love itA communal bathhouse sets Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier apart, and I find it a lovely way for families to relax Japanese-style after a day in Tokyo. Rooms are chic, the facilities are kid-friendly and accessible, Wi-Fi is free, and a relaxed restaurant and a refined bar cover meals and a quiet drink. Muromachi-Sanchōme station is a short walk away, and Nihonbashi is calm in the evening compared with Shinjuku or Shibuya.
4.5Guest scoreBarThe Tokyo Station Hotel
Rooms inside Tatsuno Kingo's red-brick station, some facing the domes
View hotel →Why guests love itWith children, the appeal is practical before it is historic: you step off the shinkansen and the room is in the same building, with no taxi queue and no transfer with sleepy kids. A room above the dome halls turns the station into a show, since you watch the crowds cross the restored octagonal halls from above. Breakfast is served in the Atrium, the guest lounge under the roof. The trade-offs are real: the corridors are long, the rooms follow the shape of a narrow historic building, and the restaurants are formal, so families wanting a pool or a casual buffet should look at the newer towers around Marunouchi. Guest scores average 9 across more than 3,700 reviews.
4.5Guest scoreBarShangri-La Tokyo
Elegant rooms, upscale dining, and a serene indoor pool near Tokyo Station
View hotel →Why guests love itShangri-La Tokyo sits close to Tokyo Station, so families stepping off the shinkansen have tired children in the room quickly. The indoor pool gives them somewhere to burn off energy whatever the weather, and two upscale restaurants plus a bar mean dinner without heading back out. Pets are accepted, and on-site parking helps if you continue by car. The spa and fitness center suit the adults once the children are asleep.
4.5Guest scoreBarThe Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC
Modern luxury with dining and fitness, steps from Sukiyabashi
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC sits near Tokyo Station and offers modern rooms and suites, some with kitchens, a useful option for families who want to prepare simple meals. Two restaurants and a lobby bar add choice for evenings, and the fitness centre helps after long train days. Free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected. With a guest score of 9 out of 10 from close to 900 reviews, I would recommend it for a comfortable stay in central Tokyo.
4.4Guest scoreBarMarunouchi Hotel
Refined rooms, French dining, and a cigar lounge a minute from the station
View hotel →Why guests love itMarunouchi Hotel is a minute's walk from Tokyo Station, so families changing between shinkansen lines or arriving late keep the transfer short. Rooms and suites are refined and calm, and a French restaurant on site saves a search for dinner. The cigar lounge and overall tone suit adults more than young children, so I see it as a better fit for families with teenagers. Parking and accessible facilities are available.
4.3Guest scoreBarMuji Hotel Ginza
Casual rooms, a bar, restaurant, and library in the heart of Ginza
View hotel →Why guests love itMuji Hotel Ginza is an informal 4-star hotel from the Japanese design brand, and it is kid-friendly and accessible. Rooms are casual and some come with futons, which many children find fun and which suit families who like sleeping close together. The library is a quiet spot for reading together, and the restaurant and bar keep meals simple. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. More than 1,100 guests give the hotel a score of 8.6.
4.2Guest scoreBarCourtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station
Modern comfort near Tokyo Station with dining and fitness facilities
View hotel →Why guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station is a modern 4-star hotel near Tokyo Station that describes itself as family-friendly, a real help when arriving by Shinkansen with children and luggage. Rooms are compact and laid-back, so families may want to check room sizes before booking. The relaxed cafe and the restaurant make meals easy, free Wi-Fi is included, and parents can use the gym. Parking is available, and more than 1,200 guests give it a score of 8.4.
4.2Guest scoreBarHotel Yaenomidori Tokyo
Minimalist rooms, a sleek restaurant, and a rooftop bar and garden
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Yaenomidori Tokyo is a refined hotel with minimalist rooms, a sleek restaurant and a rooftop bar and garden, a short walk from Hatchobori-Nichome station. It offers amenities for families, including free Wi-Fi and accessible facilities, and public transport is close. The rooftop garden is a pleasant place to rest after sightseeing. Guests rate it 8.4 across nearly 800 reviews, a good score, so I would book it for the calm design and easy transport.
4.2Guest scoreBarthe square hotel GINZA
Streamlined rooms, a cafe/bar, and bathhouses in the heart of Ginza
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Square Hotel Ginza stands out for its bathhouses, including an open-air onsen and private baths, which let families try Japanese bathing together rather than splitting up in shared baths. The hotel is described as kid-friendly, rooms are streamlined, and a restaurant plus a cafe and bar with a terrace keep meals simple. Free Wi-Fi and parking help with planning and arrivals by car, and public transport from Ginza reaches Tokyo Station and the main sights.
Local tips
- 1If you want a bar you can reach without leaving the station building, The Tokyo Station Hotel is located directly within Tokyo Station.
- 2The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC lists a lobby bar and two restaurants, which suits a meeting over a drink near the station.
- 3Marunouchi Hotel lists a cigar lounge and a French eatery, a minute's walk from the station, for a quieter and more formal evening.
- 4Muji Hotel Ginza lists a bar, a restaurant and a library, which fits a slower evening with a book.
- 5the square hotel GINZA lists a cafe and bar with a terrace, and open-air onsen bathhouses for a relaxed end to the day.
- 6A listing tells you that a bar exists, not its hours, so I would confirm the opening times before planning a late evening.