Tokyo may be an ancient city dating back to the Edo period of history, but most of its infrastructure is strikingly modern. Home to 12 million Japanese, visitors may feel like they're in the minority, but a thriving tourism market is at work and allows for hotels suitable for travellers in every budget.

While visitors won't find the grand, historic hotels featured in other ancient capitals in Asia, they still have access to world-class service and luxury. Space is a commodity in Japan, and the finest hotels have ample room, though they may still seem small to the Western traveller.

With this in mind, budget hotels are extremely small, down to the capsule berths which cost less than a taxi ride across town and cater to Japanese business men who prefer to stay in the city.

The Four Seasons Hotel in Chinzan-So is offset from the city centre but offers some of the finest service in town. It stands near Tokyo Station, which simplifies transportation to the rest of the city. The Park Hyatt in Shinjuku is another gem with excellent service and beautiful rooms. A portion of the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda-ku was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is exceptionally spacious.

Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's most talked about districts, and it attracts droves of young Japanese with its trendy cafés, numerous bars and Western-style shopping centres. Guests of hotels in this area can enjoy views over Takashimaya Times Square and the impressive Metropolitan Government Office.

Shibuya is equally hip and has a sweeping collection of designer boutiques to complement its dance clubs. Harujuku is nearby and equally fashionable. It fills up at weekends with a hip party crowd. Those who stay here have the option of joining the party or visiting Yoyogi Park and the Meiji Shrine.

Tokyo's greatest shopping district is Ginza, holding an endless array of department stores and boutiques. This district is particularly well suited for travellers as it offers dining and accommodation in a variety of price ranges.

Travellers looking for the quintessential Tokyo skyline may enjoy staying in Marunouchi-Otemachi. This is the business and financial quarter of the city complete with massive skyscrapers and the stock exchange. The impressive Imperial Palace is also located here.

Ueno is part of the historic centre of Tokyo, and while most of the infrastructure is relatively modern, there is still a historic ambiance in the air. Visitors can stay here near the prominent metro station and pay a visit to Tokyo's oldest temple in nearby Asakusa.