Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

This 1993 tower, a ten-minute walk from Ginza, appears to be losing out to the increasing number of new hotels in nearby mini metropolis Shiodome City. The interior is a strange mix of styles: the entrance hall is a self-conscious echo of the grandeur of old European luxury hotels; the restaurants are a tribute to the designers’ ability to cram many different styles of interior decor into one building. Rooms, however, are immaculate, of a good size and beautifully furnished and decorated. A sleek swimming pool and fitness centre are available in the annex.