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Hotel Information: The 1950s-style concrete exterior of this 15-story hotel belies the scenic, 20,000-square-meter landscaped garden found on the other end of the large lobby. Business travelers and guests attending weddings and other functions can meander past a Japanese garden and Koi pond on their way to the neighboring International Convention Center or two other Prince hotels in the park-like complex. Scattered throughout are 250 cherry trees, a Japanese tea house, and a pagoda, which was once a Buddhist shrine.
Amenity highlights: Weddings and social events are held in an annexed Meiji (Victorian) Era-house that has seen the likes of Japanese and international notables over the years, including an emperor. Eleven restaurants and bars include everything from a casual sushi counter to a formal French restaurant overlooking the gardens. Guests of the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa also have complimentary use of the fitness center and spa tubs at the neighboring Sakura Tower.
Insider tip: Attractions in their own right, the complex’s 250 cherry trees give reason to linger in the central garden area when spring brings them to full bloom.
Rooms
Views of the city or neighboring Prince hotels can be seen from the 114 guestrooms, all of which have a subtle green or red décor theme reflected in modern Japanese-style bed coverlets. Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers and include bathrobes and slippers. Cable channels and pay movies are available on the 26-inch flat-screen TVs. Refrigerators/minibars are medium sized. All guestrooms have desks and chairs; some have an additional two chairs by the windows.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Handheld shower
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- In-room safe
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Overlooking the central garden area, the freeform outdoor pool is surrounded by a concrete sundeck with lounge chairs. Open during the summer months only, the pool is available for guests paying the entry surcharge. Guests of the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa also have use of the steam room, fitness center, and two spa tubs, one of which holds up to 30 guests, at the neighboring Takanawa Sakura Tower. Its fitness center is equipped with three stationery bikes, one stair machine, weights, and a TV.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site; fees apply.
- Swimming
Property Amenities
Offering a park-like setting in the midst of the city, the Prince Hotels complex encircles a Japanese garden of paths winding beneath a cherry-tree canopy and around a Koi fish pond. Overlooking the garden is a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by a concrete sundeck with lounge chairs. Surcharges apply for use.
Weddings are held in both a Shinto-style hall and a Western-style wedding chapel. Guests and members of the wedding party alike are taken care of with the on-site photo studio, esthetics salon, hair salon, and nail salon. A variety shop offers essential sundries and small gifts. During the course of guest stays, free parking is available in a garage with a capacity of up to 1,000 vehicles.
In addition to its proximity to the International Convention Center PAMIR, located within the Prince Hotels complex, the hotel itself has five conference/event rooms on its basement level, and an annexed, Western-style house that hosts wedding receptions and other events. Guests also have access to the business center and wireless hotspots at the Takanawa Prince Hotel, which is just across the complex.
Business center: Guests of the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa have access to the business center at the neighboring New Takanawa Prince Hotel, which is just across the complex. It includes desks with Internet access, faxing/photocopying machines, and limited secretarial services. Surcharges apply.
Internet access: Though the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa does not have Internet access in its public areas, guests have use of the wireless Internet access hotspots at the New Takanawa Prince hotel. Surcharges apply.
Conference/function room(s): While offering easy access to the International Convention Center PAMIR, located within the Prince Hotels complex, the hotel itself has five conference/event rooms on its basement level. The biggest, an 852-square-meter (9,168-square-foot) banquet hall, can hold up to 1,000 attendees, depending on the seating configuration. Three smaller rooms range in size from 99–297 square meters and can be used for smaller meetings, or as planning rooms for larger events held in the banquet hall.
The annexed Kihinkan Guest House is a Western-style house that hosts wedding receptions and other events. Built in the Meiji Era, it has seen the likes of Japanese and international notables over the years, including an emperor. History is reflected in its original wood floors, fireplaces, and gilt chandeliers.
Just outside the guest house is an open-air wedding chapel set atop a shallow pool/fountain; an aisle cum walkway leads from it to a concrete patio/seating area for guests.
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Swimming pool - children's
- Sauna
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Coffee shop or café
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking (free)
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of rooms: 414
- 24-hour front desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Beauty services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
Policies
Important registration notice: The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc.). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Location Details
Haneda Airport (HND): Approximate travel time is 20–30 minutes and distance is approximately 15 km (10 miles).
Narita International Airport (NRT): Approximate travel time is 1–2 hours and distance is approximately 66 km (40 miles) east.
Getting there: Rental cars are not recommended for travelers unfamiliar with the Tokyo area. Efficient and economical transportation options from Narita Airport include limited-express and express trains, or airport buses; taxis are not advised due to high fares and the sheer distance (66 km) of Narita Airport from the city center. A monorail and airport buses to the city center are available at Haneda Airport.
Getting around: For visitors, driving in Tokyo can be a confusing and crowded experience and is not recommended. Taxis are available at nearly every street corner and at designated ranks outside rail stations and in major centers; fares can be costly (most start at JPY660 and increase from there). Trains and subways are the most efficient and economical modes of transportation and are relatively easy to navigate, but get very busy during peak times (mornings and early evenings). The city’s 13 lines are all color-coded and include bilingual signs and maps. Cars operate from around 5 AM to midnight; fares start at JPY160. Shinagawa (JR and Keihin Kyuko lines) and Takanawadai Station (subway Toei Asakusa line) are within 0.5 km of the hotel. The bus system is not as easily navigable, particularly for travelers who cannot decipher the Japanese signage. All fees subject to change without notice.
Closest bus stop to the hotel: On site at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
Approximate travel time from the Narita Airport to the hotel: 2 hours
Approximate cost from Narita Airport (subject to change without notice): JPY3,000 for a one-way ticket; subject to change without notice.
Approximate travel time from Haneda Airport to the hotel: 20–30 minutes
Approximate cost from Haneda Airport (subject to change without notice): JPY900
Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): A limousine shuttle bus travels from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station at least 20 times daily; timetables vary slightly depending on the departure terminal. The first bus departs at approximately 7 AM, the last at 11 PM. Limousine buses leave from the first-floor arrival level at Terminal 2 (from two locations at the north and south exits), and from the first-floor arrival level of Terminal 1 approximately five minutes later. Ticket counters are located in the arrival lobbies of both terminals.
The airport limousine shuttle bus also departs from Haneda Airport at least 20 times daily; timetables vary slightly depending on the departure terminal. The first bus departs at approximately 7:25 AM, the last at 9 PM. Buses leave from Depot 4 at both first-floor arrivals lobbies of Terminals 2 and 1. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis; advance bookings are not accepted. Tickets, with allocated departure times, can be purchased either at Information (Limousine Bus Ticket Counter) or at the ticket vending machine located in the arrival lobby. Travelers should then proceed to Depot 4 to wait for the bus.
Closest train station to the hotel: Shinagawa Station
Approximate travel time from Narita Airport to the train station: 1 hour
Approximate train cost from Narita Airport (subject to change without notice): JPY2,940
Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The JR NEX (JR Narita Express) line travels from the airport train station to Tokyo Station 24 times daily. The first train departs at 7:40 AM, the last departs at 9:40 PM. Upon arrival at Tokyo Station, take a taxi to the hotel, or take the JR line to Shinagawa Station, which is just south of the Prince Hotels complex. Additionally, the metro Toei Asakusa line operates to Takanawadai Station, which is just west of the hotel complex.
Closest train station to the hotel: Shinagawa Station
Approximate travel time from Haneda Airport to the train station: 20 minutes
Approximate train cost from Haneda Airport (subject to change without notice): JPY2,94
Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Keihin Kyuko line travels from the airport train station to Shinagawa Station, which is just south of the Prince Hotels complex.
Approximate travel time from Haneda Airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): JPY500
Instructions: Take the airport monorail to Hamamatsu-cho Eki in Tokyo. Cars run approximately every five minutes. From Hamamatsu-cho Eki, transfer to a JR train traveling to Shinagawa Station (just south of the hotel), or take the metro Toei Asakusa line to Takanawadai Station, which is just west of the Prince Hotels complex.
Approximate travel time from Haneda Airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): JPY8,000
Instructions: Taxis are readily available at the airport arrivals area.
Dining
Le Trianon - Named for a Versailles Palace chateau. Serves traditional French cuisine and features views of the Japanese garden. Komyo Cocktail Lounge - Located off the lobby with views of the Japanese garden and pond. Katsura Steak House - Located in the garden. Designed after Kyoto’s Katsura Detached Palace. Features fresh seafood, barbecued prime rib, and steak. Private rooms available. |
Kokiden - Chinese restaurant located in the annex. Serves Cantonese cuisine in a casual setting.
Prince Royal - English-style bar with cocktails and liquors from around the world.
Patio Restaurant - Continental cuisine. Casual restaurant overlooking garden. Menu of Continental cuisine, and cakes and breads that can be ordered to go.
Ean Japanese Tea House - Traditional Japanese tea house located in the garden. Kaiseki cuisine is served in the six small rooms.
Takanawatei Kaiseki - Formal kaiseki dining. Traditional Japanese-style dining arrangement (diners are seated on floor). Located in the annex building.
Wakatake - Traditional tempura restaurant. Menu emphasizes seasonal vegetables and seafood.
Matsukaze - Sushi served at counter made of Japanese cypress.
Address
3-13-1 Takanawa Minato
Tokyo, 108-8612
Japan
Nearest major airport:
Tokyo, Japan (NRT-Narita Intl.)
Area:
Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
