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Imperial Hotel TokyovsConrad Tokyo
Imperial Hotel Tokyo and Conrad Tokyo are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Conrad Tokyo ranks slightly higher than Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Conrad Tokyo is ranked #4 in Tokyo with endorsements from 18 publications including The Telegraph, Departures and BlackBook.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Concierge
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-8558
From $430/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The Imperial prides itself on its high standard of service, and is responding to the influx of foreign chains with a complete overhaul that will be finished by 2008."
Fodor's "Though not as fashionable or as spanking new as its neighbor, the Peninsula, the venerable Imperial can't be beat for traditional elegance." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel has been hosting overseas dignitaries since 1890 and its history reflects the ebb and flow of Japan’s modernisation."
DK Eyewitness "With a history dating from the 1890s, the Imperial Hotel enjoys unimpeachable credentials."
Time Out "This 1970 tower block-style building replaced the glorious 1923 Frank Lloyd Wright creation that famously survived the Great Kanto Earthquake on its opening day." Full review
Star Service "The historic look is synonymous with the role the hotel has played in hosting dignitaries and important functions over the years, and locals revere its refined patina as a symbol of great pride." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Imperial Hotel makes the most of its history (daily tea ceremonies for a start) -- while also offering 21st century efficiency convenient to public transportation and shopping." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A massive upscale property located in Hibiya . . . expanded to include two towers and a number of amenities including an indoor pool, spa and salon, and on-site child care." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Legendary 119-year-old hotel with excellent business facilities (including one of Japan's largest executive service centers) in a prime location near the Imperial Palace, Ginza, and Hibiya Park." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A Japanese institution, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo is as close as it gets to a historic property in a city that constantly reinvents itself, even despite the hotel’s several reincarnations." Full review
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It was first built in 1890 at the request of the Imperial government to cater to Western visitors.
Conrad Tokyo
Rough Guide Concierge
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Star Service
BlackBook Fodor's Show All Reviews
1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 105-7377
From $250/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This top-rank hotel easily holds its own when it comes to cutting-edge contemporary design and five-star facilities."
Concierge "Like most new hotels in Tokyo, the Conrad—a Hilton Worldwide hotel in the recently developed Shiodome area—sits high above the city."
Lonely Planet "The Conrad Hotel is definitely a new contender for the attention of upmarket travellers looking for that central, super-sophisticated base in Tokyo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on floors 28—37 of the Tokyo Shiodome Building, this Conrad hotel is known for its minimalist style and expansive views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The city views and aerial perspectives on to the green and watered Hama Rikyu Garden below, from this 37-story upmarket hotel, are unparalleled."
Condé Nast Traveler ""This hotel embodies what you dream about when you think of Tokyo"." Full review
Time Out "One of several luxury hotels to set up shop in Tokyo in recent years, the Conrad opened in July 2005 high above the glimmering Shiodome complex." Full review
Star Service "It is connected to the subway station and other neighboring hotels and office buildings by an above-ground walkway that makes getting around the area extremely convenient." Full review
BlackBook "Glowing lightboxes, wood paneling, a celeb toquet's. Another modern Tokyo hotel located on the upper-end of a high-rise building."
Fodor's "The Conrad, part of the Hilton family, welcomes you to the space age with a Japanese twist." Full review
