I often travel to Tokyo for work and usually stay at either the Hotel Okura or the ANA InterContinental Hotel.

The best thing about the ANA is the location. It's steps from the Tameike Sanno station on the Ginza and Nanboku lines. Plus, it's only a 10-20 minute walk to Roppongi and Akasaka.

The rooms are average for hotels in this price range. Everything is in good order, but there is not much to wow you. The size is okay for central Tokyo. The furnishings are nice, though a little old (particularly the carpeting). The beds are comfortable but nothing like the fancy mattresses in most upscale hotels in the US these days.

The bathroom feel especially outdated. The bathtub and the tiles are right out of the 1970s or 1980s. The shower curtains are quite utilitarian. The towels provided are merely average. I think you should get more from this level of hotel.

The gym on the 6th floor is not bad. The equipment is relatively new and well maintained. If you are staying on a corporate or government plan, you can use the gym for free.

Internet access in the rooms is provided by Ethernet jacks (not WiFi). Cat-5 LAN cables are in the desk drawer to connect your computer. As with the gym, if you are staying on a corporate or government plan, Internet access is free.

Noise can be an issue if you are staying on the side facing the the elevated expressway. Cars and motorcycles zoom by at all hours of the night. I recommend asking for a room on the Tokyo Tower side of the hotel if you wish for peace and quiet.

The level of service from the staff is good. They are both polite and helpful. No complaints on this front.

Overall, the ANA InterContinental is a solid choice for business travelers. You won't be lacking anything.

WOW, the first visit to Tokyo really was exciting. To top it off, I stayed in this amazing hotel. High rise, awesome view, great service, easily accessible too. Rooms are big bathrooms too. Great hotel amenities. Very central to Rippongi and akasaka. Even though it is more business district area, the subway close by can whisk you to all ends of Tokyo. Conceierge was extremely helpful. Also there is a direct limousine bus ride to and from Narita airport. Great service. I would definately consider staying here again when I come back.

The hotel is in a good location one block from the American Embassy. The rooms are well done, with safes, refrigerators and marble baths. The staff is incredible. Bedding was spectacular. The location of the hotel is good with three major subway lines very nearby. There are not very many restaurants near the hotel, and the eateries in the hotel are quite costly. Tokyo is a spotlessly clean city and very easy to get around via the metro system. Walking, however, is another matter as few streets have street signs. Although I have a very good sense of bearing and direction, I never was able to discern north, south, east or west....odd!
I would highly recommend a stay at this hotel. I paid $238/night which is considerably less than the room rate at the Marriott or Hilton, and I consider an Intercontinental a step above those two chains.

Very good hotel.

LOCATION: Convenient. Close to lively districts. 4 Metro lines within walking distance.

STYLE: Grand. Business style hotel. Attention to details in decoration.

ROOMS: Good. Stayed in a superior (25th floor). Nice view of skyline. Rooms are just reasonably sized. Bathroom small. Good finishes. Good equipment (from VOD to hairdryer). Excellent bed. Spotless Clean.

GYM: Average. Not spacious but very clean. 3 treadmills. Weights and weight multi-machine. If not staying in superior or up, small entry fee is charged

BUSINESS CENTRE: Good. But Internet is expensive (>15 usd per hour).

POTENTIAL DOWNSIDES:
1) Noise 24h coming from highway below if room overlooks it (even on high floors).
2) a bit impersonal being mainly a business hotel