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The Capitol Hotel TokyuvsCerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is preferred by most professionals compared to Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel. The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is ranked #17 in Tokyo with approval from 9 sources such as Michelin Guide, Star Service and Fodor's.
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
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2-10-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0014
From $338/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The reception staff is proud of the digs here, although English remains their second language." Full review
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Guest rooms are fresh with amenities such as flat-screen cable TVs, spacious work desks with complimentary high-speed Internet access (although it must be requested in advance so that wireless routers can be put in place), and living areas complete with armchairs and ottomans.
Fodor's "Everything old is new again: the Capitol, once a boxy 29-floor commercial complex designed by architect Kengo Kuma, had a long history that included hosting The Beatles." Full review
Lonely Planet "Neighbours with Japan's Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Hie Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most historic Shinto shrines, this Kengo Kuma–designed property is a quiet oasis in central Tokyo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It mixes contemporary Japanese-inspired design with five star luxury in a serene green setting in Tokyo’s political district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"An elegant cocoon of Japanese comfort, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu seems to be a world away from the busy streets of Akasaka surrounding the property." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Unless a pool is mandatory, serious business types will enjoy just how refined this place is." Full review
Michelin Guide "Although located in the city centre, this hotel is surrounded by the verdant scenery of the Hie Jinja Shrine, and the quiet atmosphere makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Time Out "The hotel has a total of 251 guest rooms (including 13 suites), all of which have at least 45 square metres of space and incorporate traditional Japanese architectural designs." Full review
Lonely Planet "Neighbours with Japan's National Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige" Full review
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
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26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture 150-8512
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A ritzy affair... Some rooms have bathrooms with a glittering view of the city."
Lonely Planet "Sprawl out on the huge beds and drink deeply of the big views, because there’s room to breathe in these enormous rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel is set in Shibuya's tallest skyscraper, just west of Harajuku." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Shibuya’s only high-end luxury hotel boasts huge rooms, stylish interiors, kaiseki restaurants, bars, a jazz club, and Noh Theater."
Time Out "It may be outshone in the luxury market by the myriad new entrants, but the Cerulean is Shibuya’s lone top-end establishment." Full review
Star Service "This property is within a five-minute walk southwest of Shibuya Station, a major commuter nucleus for the Yamanote Line and trains to Yokohama and other outlying areas." Full review
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Staffers are equally out of touch, often forgetting special requests.
Fodor's "Perched on a slope above Shibuya's chaos, the Cerulean Tower has a cavernous yet bustling lobby filled with plenty of attentive, English-speaking staffers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Interiors mix Western and Japanese aesthetics. Simple, unfussy guest rooms have calming colors; some have unobstructed views of Mount Fuji in the distance." Full review
Michelin Guide "This 40-storey tower comes into view as soon as you leave the station and is one of the landmarks of Shibuya."
OysterUpscale
"Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is an upscale business hotel situated in the towering Cerulean Tower skyscraper, just a short walk from Shibuya Station." Full review
