The Pastoral may be okay as a business hotel for Japanese speakers but was difficult for someone who does not speak Japanese. The hotel staff speak very little English; I could never explain that I needed to check email during my stay. No way to adjust the room temperature so it stayed very hot (even for April). The room was... more

Stayed here for three nights. The hotel is in a conveneint location, the Imperial Palace is just down the road, and like anywhere in Tokyo the metro system quickly gets you where you need to go. The foyer is impressive and creates a grander feeling to the hotel than it merits. The hotel is spotlessly keen and the staff are... more

excellent business class hotel, 4 stops away from Ginza, clean rooms, good service, about 1km away from Japan Prime Minister residence and about 2km from Japan's royal family residence. area is dotted by embassies. nearby macdonalds, convenience store. more