Keio Plaza Hotel TokyovsRyokan Asakusa Shigetsu
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is the choice of most professionals compared to Asakusa Shigetsu. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo scores 76 with recommendations from 7 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture 160-8330
From $205/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The renovated premier rooms... in grey and brown tones, are very stylish."
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Ask for a room on the west side - they have the best views across to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Frommer's
"Popular with both Japanese and foreign travelers, including group tours, and the lobby bustles with activity." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel has a reputation as a business destination that serves its guests with a classic touch." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms... all have excellent city views, be sure to ask for one that has been recently renovated." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the best bases for visiting the sights of Shinjuku."
Star Service
"Facing the huge Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, this hotel is 400 m west of Shinjuku Station, and east of Shinjuku Central Park." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A convenient location for business travelers, and has many business-friendly amenities, including extensive meeting facilities and private function rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just outside the busy Shinjuku Station, the Keio Plaza Hotel is about as centrally located as you can get in Tokyo." Full review
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
1-31-11 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 111-0032
From $74/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"Just off bustling Nakamise-dori, this smart little ryokan is... surprisingly affordable."
Frommer's
"Whenever a foreigner living in Tokyo, soon to host first-time visitors to Japan, asks me to recommend a moderately priced ryokan in Tokyo, this is the one I most often suggest." Full review
Concierge
"Guests have a choice of 16 Japanese-style rooms with tatami, futon mattresses, and a shared bath, or six en suite Western versions with beds."
Fodor's
"Just off Nakamise-dori and inside the Senso-ji grounds, this small inn, with both Japanese- and Western-style rooms, could not be better located for a visit to the temple." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This beautifully maintained ryokan is adorned with paper screen windows and tatami mats."
Time Out
"Barely 30 seconds from Asakusa’s market and temple complex, yet surprisingly peaceful, the Shigetsu offers a choice of comfortable rooms in Japanese and Western styles." Full review
Lonely Planet
"South of Sensō-ji, this spotless and atmospheric ryokan has mostly Japanese-style rooms. The entire inn is immaculate." Full review