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Which room to book in Tokyo

Tokyo / Carmen's listIn Tokyo the side of the building decides the room. At Aman Tokyo, book a west-facing Deluxe Suite, over the Imperial Palace gardens with Mt Fuji on clear days. At Park Hyatt Tokyo, a Deluxe Room with a king bed on the Mt Fuji side, on floors 42 to 51. At Mandarin Oriental, the Mandarin Grand Room on the west side. At Palace Hotel Tokyo, the Grand Deluxe King, for its balcony over Wadakura Fountain Park.

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  1. Aman Tokyo

    At Aman Tokyo, book a west-facing Deluxe Suite: 71 square meters over the Imperial Palace gardens with Mt Fuji on clear days, and a choice of king or twin beds. Sizes, views and when to upgrade, checked October 29, 2026.

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  2. Park Hyatt Tokyo

    At the renovated Park Hyatt Tokyo, book a Deluxe Room with a king bed on the Mt Fuji side: 55 square meters on floors 42 to 51, with a deep soaking tub. Which suites earn the upgrade, checked October 29, 2026.

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  3. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

    At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, book the Mandarin Grand Room and ask for the west side: 60 square meters with Mt Fuji in view on clear days, king or twin beds, for about 9% more than a Deluxe Room on the hotel's own pages. Sizes, floors and views, checked October 29, 2026.

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  4. Palace Hotel Tokyo

    At Palace Hotel Tokyo, book a Grand Deluxe King: 55 square meters with a balcony over Wadakura Fountain Park and the Imperial Palace Plaza, on floors 8 to 15. For twin beds, take the Deluxe with Balcony. Checked October 29, 2026.

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  1. Aman Tokyo or Park Hyatt Tokyo

    Aman Tokyo or Park Hyatt Tokyo? Aman for most trips: 84 suites from 71 square meters over Otemachi station, by Tokyo Station. Park Hyatt for west Tokyo, its 52nd-floor bar and family suites. Checked October 30, 2026.

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  2. Palace Hotel Tokyo or Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

    Palace Hotel Tokyo or Mandarin Oriental Tokyo? The Palace for most trips: balcony rooms over the palace gardens and a 20 meter pool children can use. The Mandarin for a winter stay with Fuji from floors 30 to 36. Checked October 31, 2026.

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