Best for
Choose Executive House Zen when you want a smaller hotel setting while keeping the restaurants and grounds of a large Tokyo complex nearby.
Best for
Choose Executive House Zen when you want a smaller hotel setting while keeping the restaurants and grounds of a large Tokyo complex nearby.
What makes it special
A dedicated concierge team gives the hotel within Hotel New Otani its own point of contact for plans and requests during your stay.
Room to consider
Discuss the outlook of your proposed room before booking, keeping bedroom views separate from the garden and skyline panoramas available in the lounge.
Insider tip
Families should confirm the lounge's evening age restrictions before planning meals there, since children's access differs from the arrangements earlier in the day.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House Zen occupies two floors within a much larger Tokyo landmark. This hotel-in-hotel brings a dedicated lounge and concierge team to a property with a Japanese garden, extensive dining, and a sports club. The distinction matters when choosing a room: Executive House Zen has its own services, while the garden and restaurants belong to the wider Hotel New Otani Tokyo complex.
The setting matters. The hotel stands at 4-1 Kioi-cho in Chiyoda-ku, between Akasaka, Nagatacho, and Yotsuya. Hotel New Otani was built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; Executive House Zen followed in 2007. Its rooms occupy the 11th and 12th floors of The Main building. Staying here combines the facilities of an established city hotel with a smaller reception and lounge setting upstairs.
A table and upholstered chairs sit beside the broad bedroom window. Selected interiors pair gray walls with a checked carpet, while bright cushions and a patterned bed runner add color. An ink-style print hangs near the bed, and wood trim frames the headboard. The seating arrangements vary between the double and twin layouts.
The bathroom has a bathtub and shower within the same space. Depending on the layout, the bathroom sits beside the entrance or along one side of the bedroom.
A table and upholstered chairs sit beside the broad bedroom window. Selected interiors pair gray walls with a checked carpet, while bright cushions and a...
The cypress wood bathtub is specific to the Hinoki room variant.
Window-side seating gives the bedroom a distinct sitting corner. Selected ordinary Deluxe layouts have a round table and armchair beside the bed, with framed art above the headboard. Soft lighting and dark wood trim contrast with pale walls and a checked carpet.
Selected Hinoki interiors pair Japanese-style screens and wood panels with a sofa and oval table. The bathroom in some ordinary layouts has a glass window between the bath and bedroom. Hinoki bathrooms use dark tiles and wood finishes.
Window-side seating gives the bedroom a distinct sitting corner. Selected ordinary Deluxe layouts have a round table and armchair beside the bed, with framed art...
Broad windows extend along the bedroom, with a round table and chairs set nearby. Selected interiors combine dark wood trim and gray walls with a checked carpet. A long ink-style artwork sits above the padded headboard, framed by softly lit panels. The room brings its sleeping and sitting areas into one open space.
Glazing between the bathroom and bedroom appears in some layouts. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower, with a basin set on a dark counter and a round mirror above it. Pale finishes surround the bathing area.
Broad windows extend along the bedroom, with a round table and chairs set nearby. Selected interiors combine dark wood trim and gray walls with a...
Some suites have a large writing desk in the separate living room.
The suite has a bedroom and a separate living room. Selected lounges have a sofa, two padded chairs and a low glass table, with mirrors and framed art on the walls. Gray fabrics complement the pale wood finishes, while patterned flooring adds contrast beneath the seating.
The bathroom has a bathtub and a glass shower. A freestanding tub stands by a tall window in some suites. In others, the tub is placed along the bathroom wall. The vanity has two basins and sits in a different position in each layout.
The suite has a bedroom and a separate living room. Selected lounges have a sofa, two padded chairs and a low glass table, with mirrors...
Wood panels and Japanese-style screens give the sitting area a warm character. Selected interiors have a curved sofa and oval table, with chairs by the windows and a desk beside the seating. The bedroom and sitting area connect within the suite. Patterned fabrics add detail to the otherwise restrained finishes.
Dark tiles and wood surfaces continue into the bathroom. Selected layouts have a shower beside the bathing area and a vanity with two basins. A window frames the city lights beyond the bathroom.
Wood panels and Japanese-style screens give the sitting area a warm character. Selected interiors have a curved sofa and oval table, with chairs by the...
Check-in and check-out take place in the ZEN Lounge during its service hours, from 8am to 10pm. This gives you a place to settle before heading to your room. The lounge looks toward the Japanese Garden, Akasaka Palace, and Shinjuku's towers, with Mount Fuji visible when conditions allow. These are lounge outlooks, not a promise attached to every bedroom.
The lounge also gives Executive House Zen a sense of being hosted, not just accommodated. A dedicated concierge team handles requests, and a hotline on the room telephone connects you to staff around the clock. For a stay that combines meetings with sightseeing, having one team to approach can make a large hotel easier to navigate.
Six food presentations divide the lounge day: breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, afternoon tea, evening hors d'oeuvres, and a nightcap with chocolates. The sequence offers several chances to stop for something light between outings. Children under 15 may not accompany guests in the lounge after 5:30pm, and visits may be limited to an hour when it is crowded. Families should factor that evening restriction into their plans.
Breakfast items can include dashimaki tamago, a Japanese rolled omelet made with fish stock. Inarizushi appears during the morning snack and lunch services, while the evening selection can include consommé and chocolates. Menus change, so these give a sense of the food rather than a fixed daily menu.
Executive Deluxe Double and Twin rooms come in 45- and 50-square-meter versions. Both categories have bathrooms with a view; the larger version adds a walk-in closet. That is a useful distinction for a longer visit, when unpacking properly matters more than a small increase in floor space. Double and twin bedding choices also make these categories practical for different traveling companions.
The Executive HINOKI Deluxe Room measures 54 square meters and has a cypress-wood bathtub. Japanese design details and the wood's scent give bathing a particular character here. Its amenities include a Japanese tea set, Nespresso machine, pajamas, bathrobes, and yukata nightwear. The 72-square-meter Executive HINOKI Suite also has a cypress bath and accommodates up to three people. These are specific ZEN categories, so the HINOKI name is worth checking when selecting a room.
Executive Junior Suites range from 67 to 76 square meters, with a bedroom and separate living room. Some have a large writing desk. The separation is helpful if one person needs to work while another rests, or if you prefer to keep luggage and daytime activity away from the bed. Layouts vary, so the room plan deserves attention alongside the category name.
The Executive Garden Suite measures 102 square meters and brings the garden and city skyline into view from the bathtub. MUSOU-AN, at 115 square meters, takes a more decorative approach, with black, purple, and gold tones, Japanese ceramics, and natural materials. Both are listed for two guests. Their larger floor areas should not be read as evidence of higher occupancy, particularly when planning a family stay.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Japanese Garden covers about 10 acres and has roots reaching back more than 400 years. Stone lanterns, scarlet bridges, ponds, and a waterfall give a walk through the grounds several distinct stopping points. The garden is open to visitors as well as hotel guests. It is part of the hotel's connection to Tokyo, rather than a private enclosure reserved for the executive floors.
Seasonal planting changes the setting, while evening lighting gives the paths and water a different appearance after dark. A garden walk is easy to fit around a city itinerary without setting aside a separate sightseeing trip. For guests spending much of the day indoors, the grounds offer a reason to leave the room between appointments.
VIEW & DINING THE SKY occupies the 17th floor of The Main building. Its buffet combines Japanese, Western, and Chinese cooking, with sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki prepared at the counters. The broad city view is part of the occasion, but the range of dishes also makes it useful when a group has different tastes. Reservations are required.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo brings the heritage of the Paris institution into a formal French setting. A jacket is required, and diners must be at least 16. Elsewhere in the complex, Kioi Nadaman serves Japanese cuisine, Trader Vic's Tokyo offers international cooking, and Garden Lounge provides tea and cocktails. Patisserie Satsuki and Pierre Hermé Paris add pastry options without requiring a full restaurant meal.
Breakfast is flexible. Alongside the ZEN Lounge and room service, the choices include Satsuki, Garden Lounge, Kioi Nadaman, and Tower Restaurant. The lounge serves breakfast from 8am, while room service starts earlier. Confirm the breakfast arrangements attached to your reservation; unused breakfast allocations cannot be moved to another meal or date. The choice of venue should not be confused with an unrestricted dining credit.
The Golden Spa New Otani is the wider hotel's membership sports club. Executive House Zen guests aged 18 and over can use its gym, indoor pool, and sauna without an admission charge. Treatments and tennis cost extra, and guests with tattoos are not admitted. The separate outdoor Garden Pool operates seasonally; its admission conditions and schedule need checking for the intended stay.
Akasaka-mitsuke station's Exit D and Nagatacho station's Exit 7 are each about three minutes from the hotel on foot. Kojimachi and Yotsuya are additional nearby options. The Nagatacho approach includes many stairs, making Akasaka-mitsuke the recommended approach for wheelchair or stroller users. For airport planning, allow roughly 40 to 50 minutes by car from Haneda and around 90 minutes from Narita, with additional time for traffic. Rail connections provide an alternative to relying entirely on the roads.
Scarlet bridges, koi ponds and a waterfall give the Japanese Garden several places to pause, bringing an outdoor interlude into a central Tokyo stay.
The ZEN Lounge's food presentations include afternoon tea and a nightcap with chocolates, offering distinct opportunities to return between outings rather than six full meals.
Breakfast can move between the lounge, room service and restaurants, letting you choose a private start or a different dining setting each morning.
4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Hotel New Otani The Main, 11th & 12th Floors, Tokyo, 102-8578, Japan
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Yes. Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House Zen is worth it for travelers who want a quiet five-star club-level stay inside a major Tokyo hotel complex. The hotel has 87 rooms and suites, ZEN Lounge access, Japanese design, garden views, many dining options, and access to Hotel New Otani Tokyo facilities.
Executive House Zen is located within Hotel New Otani Tokyo at 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan. The location works well for Akasaka, Nagatacho, Kojimachi, business districts, embassies, shopping, and easy transport across central Tokyo.
Executive House Zen has 87 rooms and suites. The rooms combine a calm Japanese aesthetic with modern comfort and club-level service. Room categories include standard rooms, deluxe rooms, premium deluxe rooms, junior suites, and garden suites. Guests should compare size and view before booking.
Executive House Zen is a hotel-within-a-hotel concept. It gives guests a quieter, more private experience inside the larger Hotel New Otani Tokyo. The main appeal is ZEN Lounge access, refined Japanese design, personalized service, and access to the wider hotel's gardens, restaurants, and facilities.
The ZEN Lounge is the exclusive lounge for Executive House Zen guests. It offers private check-in and check-out during listed lounge hours. The lounge also has panoramic views that can include the Japanese Garden, Mt. Fuji, Akasaka Palace, and Shinjuku skyscrapers on clear days.
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