Originally opened in June 1986 as ANA Tokyo Hotel under the All Nippon Airways (ANA) Group, this hotel was rebranded in April 2007 in cooperation with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), making it the ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo that we know it as today.

Within the InterContinental Hotels Group, it stands out as a premium brand hotel offering access to one of the most luxurious lounges and exclusive services: Club InterContinental. Prior to this rebranding, another large-scale renovation was done between 2001 and 2004, updating the design and facilities of the guest rooms, restaurants, and banquet halls.

From October 2023 to December 2024, the hotel underwent another large-scale 15-month renovation to refurbish its guest rooms, lobby lounge, dining areas, and exclusive guest lounge, increasing its number of Club InterContinental rooms with lounge access to 193 (out of a total of 801 rooms).

As part of this upgrade, the Club InterContinental Lounge (hereafter Club Lounge), which previously only occupied the 35th floor, was also expanded to the 36th floor. With around 200 seats, it is now one of the largest Club Lounges in Japan, elevating the hotel to an even more prestigious level.

The nearest station to the hotel is Tameike-Sanno Station, served by both the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Namboku Lines. However, transferring within the station can be a bit confusing, despite the guides posted around the station, so here are some helpful tips:

The Ginza Line is color-coded with an orange circle and the letter “G” on route maps and station signs. When transferring at Hamamatsucho or Shinbashi, just follow the orange “G” signs to get to the Ginza Line platform.

The closest exit to the hotel is Tameike-Sanno Station Exit 13, but note that there are stairs. If you’re carrying heavy luggage, we recommend taking the elevator at Exit 14.

Since its opening, ANA InterContinental Tokyo has been well loved by international travelers. Here’s what makes it so popular.

Minato Ward is home to government offices, embassies, and global corporations, making it a center of international business and politics. This also means there are many English-speaking shops, restaurants, and other places catering to foreign visitors.

Akasaka is also home to lots of museums, theaters, and shopping complexes where you can enjoy all kinds of events and shopping year-round. It’s also easily accessible thanks to the Tokyo Metro and city buses, making it a convenient base for sightseeing around Tokyo.

The hotel provides attentive support for guests with bellhops, concierges, and front desk staff available all throughout your stay. Many staff members are international and speak both Japanese and English. While staff for other languages may not always be on duty, you’ll be able to quickly identify those who are by the flag badges they wear, indicating the languages they speak.

The hotel offers a wide variety of dining options, with 13 restaurants and bars on the premises. There’s also a shopping arcade on the 2nd floor and a medical clinic on the 1st floor, which deals with internal medicine, orthopedics, and dermatology.

On the 4th floor you’ll find the Ka-tsu Health & Fitness Center, a 24-hour gym available free of charge, along with a seasonal garden pool that opens during the summer months. It’s perfect for those looking to stay fit and active during their stay.

The newly renovated Club Lounge is inspired by a Japanese garden, with Japanese motifs scattered throughout. The carpet design represents the aromatic steam rising from matcha, while the rounded lighting resembles Japanese sweets and the reception desk is modeled after garden stones.

Outside the windows sits a sweeping view of the Tokyo skyline, with the Imperial Palace and the National Diet Building before your eyes. Depending on the time of day, a variety of food and drink offerings are also available, including morning service, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails.

There’s free Wi-Fi and plenty of tables with power outlets, making it ideal for travelers on workcations. Business travelers will also appreciate the meeting rooms, available for use for up to two hours.

Guests can also participate in cultural experiences at no additional cost. At the time of this stay was a sushi-making workshop for both adults and children.

The hotel offers 801 guest rooms in a variety of styles: Classic Rooms with basic interiors, Premium Rooms with full amenities, Club InterContinental Rooms with Club Lounge access, and the spacious and luxurious Suite Rooms.

The new guest room designs feature geometric patterns inspired by origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, decorating the carpets and lights. The headboard wall draws from kintsugi, the traditional method of repairing ceramics with lacquer and gold.

The chairs and cushions feature traditional Japanese color tones, bath amenities come in a custom-made wooden box, and a yukata is provided along with pajamas. Even in the more compact rooms, bedside tables and other furnishings are custom-sized to fit their respective layouts, a small thoughtful details you may not otherwise notice at first.

The large screen TV shows hotel information in both Japanese and English, along with regular programming. Scan the QR code on the desk for more details. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Bathrooms feature deep tubs and spacious shower areas, a common style in Japan. Every room is also equipped with a Hansgrohe rain shower, which produces a fine, mist-like spray to rinse away dirt.

The beds are by Simmons, with down comforters light as air for a warm and cozy rest.

Rooms with Club InterContinental access, such as Club InterContinental Rooms and Suites, vary in size and layout but share the same overall design and amenities. The main differences are the type of bath amenities provided, turndown service, and whether access to the Club Lounge is included or for a fee.

The minibar has almost the same selection, but it’s the Club InterContinental rooms alone that include the hotel's original gin, LAST ELYSIUM ANA InterContinental Tokyo Limited Edition. This exclusive gin is not available for purchase anywhere else, making it a unique and thoughtful souvenir, as well.

The only other places you can enjoy this original gin is at the Geneva Lobby Bar (a new six-seat bar inside the Atrium Lounge on the 2nd floor), as well as at the other three bars in the hotel.

The Florentine Rising cocktail, made with this sustainably produced original gin, is an especially memorable drink for its refreshing orange aroma.

The recent renovation has also added six 65-square-meter Sky Suites and sixty 52-square-meter Water Suites, new rooms that also fall under the Club InterContinental category.

Club InterContinental guests can check in at the Club Lounge on the 35th floor.

The room was stayed at for this trip was the Sky Suite, with a spacious walk-in closet especially convenient for long-term stays. The living room and bedroom are separated by a door in between, allowing parents to enjoy some quiet time in the living room after the kids go to bed. It’s a thoughtful layout for families.

Before dinner, we enjoyed an evening cocktail hour in the Club Lounge. Cold meals were served buffet-style, while the daily hot dishes were freshly prepared and brought straight from the kitchen.

The hot meals of the day were the Salmon Oyakonomiyaki, Roasted Chicken with Olive Anchovy Sauce, and Prawn Dumplings with Green Curry Sauce. The menu was a deliciously international selection!

When we returned from our meal, turndown service had already been provided and the bedroom was ready for a restful night. After soaking in the bath with the bath salts from the amenities, it was time to fall into a deep sleep until morning.

The next morning, we enjoyed coffee while watching the sunrise paint the city red, followed by breakfast in the Club Lounge. There were several main dishes to choose from, all freshly made. We went with the newly added Brewer’s Signature Set, a hearty breakfast perfect for a strong start to the day.

Afterwards, we relaxed in the lounge until 11 AM, until it was time to return the key and check out. Checking in and out through the Club Lounge is stress-free and completely avoids front desk crowds.

From the 13 restaurants and bars inside the hotel, here are some standout spots and dishes worth trying.

Cascade Cafe on the 2nd floor offers buffet-style dining throughout the day, with menus that vary by time of day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The international dishes in the buffet are so extensive, it would be nearly impossible to try them all, even over several nights!

With the recent renovation, two long sofa seats have been added, as well. One by the entrance and another the windows, making it even easier for families with small children to use.

Teppanyaki Akasaka is a long-established restaurant that’s been around since the hotel first opened. It’s a great location, with some seats even having a direct view of Tokyo Tower!

Alongside premium wagyu beef and fresh seafood, guests will also enjoy watching the chefs cooking over the fire and slicing ingredients with expert flair, right before your eyes.

The seasonal appetizers are another highlight. At the time of this visit, the special was a small winter hotpot featuring anglerfish. A kids’ course menu is available, too, with child-friendly tableware that makes it easy to share your meal with your little diners.

Unkai is another restaurant that’s been part of the hotel since its opening. Guests can dine while gazing out at the traditional Japanese garden. You might even forget you’re sitting inside a hotel!

For lunch, the seasonal Kaiser Plate is a customer favorite, and many guests choose to include the add-on Japanese Sweets Buffet to make it a meal. Other great restaurants include the Chinese restaurant Karin, a sushi restaurant, and a cigar bar.

There are lots of cultural attractions and iconic Tokyo landmarks right within walking distance of the hotel. Why not head out for a stroll and check them out?

Located right next to the hotel, Suntory Hall was Tokyo’s very first concert hall. Its acoustics are so great, even world-famous conductor Herbert von Karajan was known to have called it “a jewel box of sound.”

Just a 20-minute walk from the hotel, Roppongi Hills is a packed with shops and restaurants. On the 53rd floor is the Mori Art Museum, which hosts a variety of exhibitions ranging from Western art to pop culture.

Visible from the hotel is Tokyo Tower, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It’s about a 20-minute walk away, with souvenirs on sale at the Foot Town shopping area on the 3rd floor.

Guests staying in Club InterContinental rooms can rent bicycles free of charge. There’s also a paid bike rental station in front of Ark Hills, offering a convenient way to get some sightseeing done around Tokyo.

As one of Tokyo’s long-established hotels, ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo blends global brand excellence and world-class service with the warmth of Japanese hospitality, earning high praise from international visitors to Japan.

So slip into a yukata, sip green tea by the window, and take in the city view. With a quality stay at ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo, you might just find yourself feeling at home in Tokyo.

(Information in article as of March 2025. Please see the official website for the latest updates and information.)