
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
Best for staying in the heart of Shibuya with instant train access and easy walks to the Scramble Crossing and local nightlife.
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Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is a 4-star city hotel built into Shibuya Mark City, perfect for travelers who want immediate access to Shibuya Station, the Scramble Crossing, and nightlife. Palace Hotel Tokyo is a 5-star Imperial Palace–side luxury hotel aimed at guests seeking quieter, formal luxury and easy access to Marunouchi and the palace gardens.
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Best for staying in the heart of Shibuya with instant train access and easy walks to the Scramble Crossing and local nightlife.

Best for travelers who want a calm, high-end base near the Imperial Palace with a full spa, indoor pool, and formal dining.
When Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu wins: choose this if you prioritize location above Shibuya Station, quick access to Shibuya's shops and nightlife, and a wide range of room sizes for families or groups.
When Palace Hotel Tokyo wins: choose Palace Hotel if you want a more formal, quiet luxury stay near the Imperial Palace with on-site spa services, an indoor pool, and multiple bars/lounges.
Bottom line: pick Shibuya Excel for transit convenience and the Shibuya experience; pick Palace Hotel Tokyo for a quieter, higher-end hotel experience with spa and pool facilities.
| Category | Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu | Palace Hotel Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Busy, urban, practical for sightseeing and business | Formal luxury, quieter, palace‑side |
| Location | Above Shibuya Station in Shibuya Mark City; immediate access to Shibuya Scramble Crossing | Steps from Wadakura Fountain Park and Imperial Palace East Gardens in Marunouchi |
| Size (rooms) | 408 guestrooms across 25 floors | 284 guestrooms |
| Opened / age | Opened in 2000 | Not published |
| Pools | No swimming pool | Indoor pool available (1) |
| Restaurants & bars | Two high-floor restaurants (25th floor) plus Estacion Café lounge; in-room dining available | One main restaurant (ESTERRE), coffee shop/cafe and 3 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Fitness room on 6th floor; no confirmed standalone spa | Full-service spa, spa treatment rooms, sauna and 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Known for | Direct station connection, Shibuya Scramble Crossing views and immediate nightlife access | Imperial Palace-side setting, formal luxury, high guest rating |
| Family & age policy | Welcomes children of all ages; family rooms (triples/quads) available | Not adults-only; accommodates all ages |
| Transport & access | Directly connected to multiple JR, Tokyo Metro and Tokyu lines at Shibuya Station; airport limousine bus stop nearby | Central Marunouchi location; limo/town car service available and Haneda the preferred airport in supplier listing |
Shibuya Excel sits inside Shibuya Mark City with direct access to Shibuya Station and a short walk to major Shibuya sights.
Choose Shibuya Excel if you want maximum walkability to Shibuya’s main attractions and train connections.
Palace Hotel Tokyo sits on Marunouchi near Wadakura Fountain Park and the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
Choose Palace Hotel Tokyo for a calmer, centrally located luxury stay near the Imperial Palace and Marunouchi business district.
Shibuya Excel offers a wide range of room configurations aimed at business travelers and families.
Good choice for groups and families who need flexible room layouts and direct station access.
Palace Hotel Tokyo provides fewer rooms with a focus on space and luxury touches.
Expect more formal luxury-room amenities and quieter rooms near the palace grounds.
Shibuya Excel centers its dining on high-floor city views and a cafe lounge overlooking the Scramble Crossing.
Pick Shibuya Excel for restaurants with panoramic Shibuya views and a cafe that looks out onto the Scramble Crossing.
Palace Hotel Tokyo offers formal dining and multiple bars with palace-side views.
Choose Palace Hotel for refined dining options and multiple bar/lounge settings in a formal hotel environment.
Shibuya Excel is an urban property without a guest swimming pool.
Not a fit for travelers prioritizing on-site pool time; best for location and transit access.
Palace Hotel Tokyo includes an indoor pool as part of its on-site wellness offerings.
Palace Hotel Tokyo is the better option for guests who expect an on-site pool and a full spa program.
Shibuya Excel emphasizes convenient access to Shibuya nightlife over in-hotel wellness.
Stay here if you plan to use Tokyo’s nightlife and don’t need an on-site spa or pool.
Palace Hotel Tokyo provides a full-service spa and a calmer evening environment with multiple lounges.
Choose Palace Hotel if you want an on-site spa and quieter, more formal evening settings.

Direct connection to Shibuya Station and immediate walking access to the Scramble Crossing and local attractions.

Multiple room types including triples and quads and a family-friendly policy welcoming children of all ages.

Indoor pool, full-service spa, sauna and 24-hour fitness facilities for guests seeking hotel wellness amenities.

Imperial Palace–side setting, high guest rating and formal dining make it a good pick for a low-traffic luxury stay.
Shibuya Excel is better if you want immediate access to Shibuya’s main sights and convenient train links; Palace Hotel is better if you prefer a quieter central base near the Imperial Palace.
Palace Hotel Tokyo lists an indoor pool and a full-service spa; Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu does not have a confirmed swimming pool and has only a small fitness room.
Shibuya Excel explicitly welcomes children of all ages and offers larger room types (triples, quads); Palace Hotel Tokyo is not adults-only but positions itself as a formal luxury property.
At both hotels breakfast is available but typically charged as a surcharge rather than automatically included in the room rate.
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