Close to Tokyo Tower and filled with books, Tokyo's Shiba Park Hotel is a fantastic place to stay. On one of my recent trips to Tokyo, I stayed at the Shiba Park Hotel for three nights. Here's my take on what it was like.
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo can be tricky, especially if it's your first time visiting the city. I have my big “Where to stay in Tokyo”, where I’ve broken down all of my favorite areas and hotels in the city. But I want to share some more detailed reviews of hotels in Tokyo that I enjoyed staying at.
Tokyo's Shiba Park Hotel is one of them. It's within walking distance of Tokyo Tower, minutes from the nearest train station, and offers spacious rooms, excellent food, and a wealth of books.
This 4-star hotel places great emphasis on its book collection, with over 1,500 books on culture and art on display. Guests can borrow them during their stay to enjoy in their room or in one of the lounge areas.
I had the opportunity to stay at the Shiba Park Hotel during one of my recent trips to Tokyo and I'll share what it was like below.
*My stay in the Shiba Park Hotel This was part of a press visit. All opinions and views are my own.
About Shiba Park Hotel and its services
Featured as one of the best hotels in Tokyo in ForbesShiba Park Hotel is a great choice for first-time visitors, couples and families. I stayed here with my husband for three nights and it was a very comfortable and easy stay.
Featuring spacious, comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a beautiful, book-filled lobby, Shiba Park Hotel is located on a quiet street not far from Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple, and three nearby train stations.
Our standard King room had a large bed and a bathroom, plus enough space to open our suitcases properly (a luxury in Tokyo for sure!).
Shiba Park Hotel Location
Despite being located within walking distance of Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park, Shiba Park Hotel is located on a quiet street, away from the noise of the city.
Nearby train stations include Onarimon Station (3-minute walk), Daimon Station (5-minute walk), and JR Hamamatsuchō Station (10-minute walk). As there is a JR station nearby, it is relatively easy to reach this hotel by public transport from either airport. Narita or Haneda Airport.
Shiba Park Hotel has an on-site restaurant, but guests can also choose from a variety of restaurants in the surrounding area. There are also several convenience stores within walking distance of the hotel.
Shiba Park Hotel Lobby
The Shiba Park Hotel is a 4-star hotel and you can tell that immediately when you walk through the front door. You are greeted by a beautiful staircase lined with art books.
One of the highlights of this hotel is its collection of over 1,500 books. You can find much of the collection in the lobby and main staircase, but there are small libraries located on each floor of the hotel. Each floor has its own theme, so you can easily find some books that interest you – some of the floors even have a small reading corner for you to enjoy. And yes, you can pick them up and take them back to your room to read (about half of them are in English).
The ground floor lounge offers a relaxing space to enjoy a drink and check out some books. Coffee and tea are free and available on this floor, as well as wine and beer (which are paid for). I tried one of their Japanese white wines, which was delicious!
Our room at the Shiba Park hotel
Shiba Park Hotel has 199 modern rooms, including a selection of the following:
- Standard Double Room
- Standard King Room
- Standard Triple Room
- Deluxe Twin Room
- Deluxe King Room
- Junior Suite
During my stay, I stayed in one of their Standard King rooms, which were already quite spacious by Tokyo standards.
I've stayed in enough hotels in Tokyo to really appreciate the size of the bed at the Shiba Park Hotel – it was spacious and comfortable. Perfect for a good night's sleep after a long day at work. Exploring TokyoWe were both able to fully open our suitcases in the room, something that is not always possible in Tokyo.
Another big plus was the bathroom, particularly the size of the bathtub. It's not like a normal business hotel bathroom where you have to sit and hug your legs. It's a full-sized bathtub, which is much appreciated after walking more than 30,000 steps in Tokyo.
The hotel offers all the amenities needed to relax, including a lavender bath salt pack and a 4-step skincare kit (including cleansing gel, facial foam, and two serum lotions).
Restaurants at Shiba Park Hotel
The hotel’s restaurant, “The Dining,” offers Western, Japanese, and Chinese set menus. You can also opt for the a la carte menu, but having tried the Japanese set menu, I highly recommend it.
The Hanasanshou Japanese dinner consisted of six dishes, including soup, fresh sashimi, tempura, stew, and more. The restaurant was able to perfectly accommodate the needs of my husband, who is allergic to shellfish.
Breakfast at Shiba Park Hotel Another highlight was the buffet breakfast, with a wide variety of hot and cold dishes.
I don't normally eat breakfast in hotels when I'm in Japan and prefer to grab something at conbinis, but this breakfast was a great way to start the day. Especially since they offered a selection of Western, Chinese and Japanese breakfast foods so we were able to choose every morning.
Shiba Park Hotel Review
Stay in the Shiba Park Hotel It's something I'll definitely consider again on my next trip to Tokyo. The hotel is in a great central location, with plenty of restaurants nearby and not too far from the nearest stations. Plus, the great bed and bathroom in the Standard King Room have really raised the bar for my next hotel in Tokyo.
I think it is a perfect hotel for first time visitors, especially if you are traveling with your family.