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Ginza Creston
Ginza Creston
For a Tokyo trip spent walking slowly around Tsukiji and the waterfront, I would compare Ginza Creston: after coming back, there is a chance to sit and watch the view. The window seat, dresser and space around the bed in the photos make it more than a place to sleep.
The hotel occupies St. Luke’s Garden in Akashicho, not the busy Ginza shopping area just outside a station. The choice is a longer walk in exchange for high-rise views and bigger rooms, with rather traditional furnishings. That extra walk matters if you need trains several times every day.
How I would decide
- Space for two: Compare the 27 m² Moderate Double and 29 m² Moderate Twin, not just their category names.
- Tokyo Tower view: Check the facing direction of Superior and other rooms; a high floor does not guarantee a tower view.
- Without carrying bags up stairs: Plan ordinary exits and elevators separately according to your train platform.
- Laundry over several nights: According to the hotel’s FAQ, there are no coin washers; use paid laundry or find a laundromat outside.
Access: Tsukiji is a walk away, and elevator exits differ
Address: 8 Akashicho, Chuo City, Tokyo (St. Luke’s Garden). Official access information gives about seven minutes from Tsukiji exits 3/4 or eight from Shintomicho exits 4/6. With bags, traffic signals and elevator detours, allow extra time.
With suitcases, the street elevators serving Tsukiji exits 1/2 and 3b connect to different ticket gates. Choose according to your arrival platform. Those routes can differ from the hotel’s shortest walking route; confirm the building entrance if step-free access is essential.
Save the Japanese name Ginza Creston (銀座クレストン) and an entrance photograph before arriving. St. Luke’s Garden has several tall buildings, and finding the correct entrance with luggage can save effort.
Rooms: compare the size, bed width and window direction separately
I would start with floor area and bed type before paying for scenery. The official Single is 23 m²; the Moderate Double is 27 m² with a 160 cm bed, while the Moderate Twin is 29 m² with two 120 cm beds. Compare the English or Japanese category and size, since booking platforms translate names differently.
Use this table alongside the photos. Passage by the bed, dressing table and window seats make a difference during the stay. Extra guests, cots and rollaway beds need confirmation before booking.
Views are another choice. The official FAQ places rooms on floors 33 and above. Standard/Moderate rooms generally look toward the Sumida River; Superior rooms face Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Tower. For a specific landmark, book a confirmed view direction instead of merely asking for a high floor.
| Official room type | Area / bed width | What I would consider |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 23 m² / 150 cm | For a solo guest wanting some floor space. |
| Moderate Double | 27 m² / 160 cm | Two people sharing one wide bed. |
| Moderate Twin | 29 m² / two 120 cm beds | Separate beds; compare desk and passage space. |
| Deluxe Twin | 40 m² / 120 cm beds | A larger sitting area; verify permitted occupancy. |
| Executive Twin | 47 m² / 120 cm beds | More room plus a window-side bathtub. |
Bathrooms: standard combined bathrooms versus Executive rooms
Photos of typical categories show the bathtub, shower curtain, sink and toilet together. Executive Twin rooms instead have a separate shower area and window-side tub. I would not expect the Executive bathroom in a lower-category booking.
For elderly travelers or strollers, the bathroom entrance matters. The hotel FAQ notes a step at the bathroom in standard rooms, except Corner Twin. If a wheelchair or getting into a bath is an issue, ask about the exact room’s accessibility rather than relying on photos.
Guest photos: beds, windows and real room furnishings
These guest images of a Superior Double help you judge the distance around the bed, window frames and daytime or evening views. I would also ask whether I enjoy timber cabinets, carpet and classic décor.
It feels like a traditional hotel. That can be relaxing for some, but guests who prefer bright minimalist interiors should look carefully at several room photos before choosing it for the view.
Breakfast: Japanese or Western set, depending on your plans
The official restaurant page lists Japanese and Western breakfast sets from 7:00 to 10:00, last order 9:30. The photos show Japanese fish, rolled omelet and small dishes, or Western eggs, bread and salad. Pictures of the dining room are not photos of buffet food.
If I planned an early Tsukiji breakfast I would consider a room-only rate. For a slow morning in the hotel, the set meal is appealing. Divide any breakfast-package price difference by the number of diners and mornings to judge value.
Choose the Japanese set if you like fish and small bowls, or the Western set for eggs, bread and coffee. This is best for a relaxed sit-down breakfast, not for guests expecting a large buffet.
Shared areas and multi-night services: consider laundry and downtime
The atrium, sofas and restaurant all carry the classic style. Making tea and sitting by the window can be more enjoyable than getting back at midnight every day.
For longer stays, paid laundry is available, but self-service coin machines are not. Ask about turnaround time or find an off-site laundromat. The first-floor front desk can help with luggage storage inquiries.
With small children, ask ahead about limited cribs and bed guards. Give the hotel the child’s age and your room category to confirm arrangements.
Walk around Tsukiji and the waterfront, and reserve time for scenery
The FAQ gives Tsukiji Outer Market as about ten minutes on foot. I would plan Tsukiji Market (Chinese guide) with breakfast, then use Ginza walks (Chinese guide) for shopping. These are nearby attractions rather than hotel amenities.
Views in the photos differ in cloud, sun, dusk and night lighting. I would not pay to upgrade just for scenery if I returned late each evening. If I intended to relax in the room, I would weigh direction, layout and price. A Tokyo Tower photo is no guarantee of the same view everywhere.
One night for views; longer stays call for laundry planning
Generous room sizes and upper-floor views are the draw. The older interior is part of the trade-off. I would choose it for a trip with time to sit near the window.
If sensitive to smells, choose a non-smoking category. Some guests mention cigarette odor, dampness or ventilation, and rooms can vary. Check promptly on arrival and contact the desk if necessary. For video meetings, confirm the Wi-Fi is suitable.
A beautiful nighttime photograph alone would not persuade me to book several nights. Consider the station walk, traditional furniture and laundry arrangements before weighing a possible view upgrade.
For a one- or two-night scenic stay with tolerance for a station walk and classic design, I would shortlist it. Multi-night travelers should check laundry, non-smoking rooms and internet. If modern décor, immediate station access or daily self-service laundry is essential, compare alternatives first.
Advantages
- Rooms from 23 m² Singles to twin categories can be selected by space and view.
- Seating and high-floor scenery reward spending some time in the room.
- Tsukiji outings and the hotel set breakfast can be scheduled independently.
Limitations
- The walk from transit and the elevator route need planning.
- Reviews mention dated furnishings and potential smoke or ventilation concerns.
- No coin-operated laundry is provided.
Information checked: October 24, 2026.