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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza PremiervsRyokan Asakusa Shigetsu
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier scores significantly better than Asakusa Shigetsu. Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier comes in at #18 in Tokyo with recommendations from 7 reviews like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Rough Guide
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 104-0061
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "Italian designer Piero Rissoni's chic boutique look for Mitsui's flagship hotel helps it stand out from the crowd."
Fodor's "A winning combination—chic and reasonable—this hotel occupies the top of the 38-floor Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower at the edge of bustling Ginza." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in Ginza, but just off the main drag, this modern skyscraper hotel offers four-star luxury and beautiful views at a reasonable price."
Lonely Planet "If you book ahead and online, this upmarket business hotel is a steal." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Sparkling city views and an elegant neighborhood are the best features of the 361-room Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier." Full review
Michelin Guide "Mitsui Garden Ginza impresses with its functional yet contemporary design."
Frommer's "Rooms are compact though thoughtfully designed, but their best feature is the panoramic views of Tokyo Tower (the most requested), the Ginza (most beautiful at night), or the bay" Full review
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu Rough Guide Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Time Out Lonely Planet
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
