Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Surrounded by a 17-acre garden, the elegant, European-style Hotel Chinzanso is a sheltered haven in Tokyo's busy metropolis and a former estate of an imperial prince. Guest rooms are some of the city's largest, outfitted in muted pastels with chintz curtains and armchairs; the spacious bathrooms have soaking tubs, separate showers, TVs, and L'Occitane amenities. Deluxe Rooms overlook the garden or offer pleasant city-skyline views. With columns, tropical plants, and a retractable glass roof, the pool is straight out of Xanadu. To take full advantage of the grounds, famous for their summertime fireflies, take the daily guided tour. Since the hotel occupies a rather remote section of Tokyo, it is not convenient to other attractions.