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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at MarunouchivsImperial Hotel Tokyo
Both Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi and Imperial Hotel Tokyo are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi scores marginally better than Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi comes in at 90 with recommendations from 16 reviews like Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
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1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-6277
From $548/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "With only 57 rooms, this property, next to Tokyo Station and within walking distance of the Ginza, offers the ultimate in service, privacy, and exclusivity." Full review
Concierge "There's nothing particularly Japanese about the decor, except for the stunning city views that serve as an ever-present backdrop."
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Ask for a room on the station sideon the highest floor possible for a vertiginous view of Japan's famed bullet trains.
Fodor's "A departure from the typical grand scale of most Four Seasons properties, the Marunouchi branch, set within the glistening Pacific Century Place, has the feel of a boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the Oazo Building, this swanky hotel deftly synthesises modern conveniences with Japanese style." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The tagline of this refined luxury hotel near Ginza—“fifty-seven rooms fifty-seven steps from Tokyo Station”—is spot-on." Full review
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Don’t miss a soak in the hotel spa’s traditional onsen bath, a workout in the sky-high fitness center, or a tour of the nearby Tsukiji Fish Market.
DK Eyewitness "Close to Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, this luxurious hotel offers large rooms with wide-screen plasma TV, DVD players, and great views."
Time Out "The Four Seasons offers unparalleled luxury and style in the heart of the city’s business district. It’s decorated in cool, modern timber and is beautifully lit." Full review
Star Service "This hotel has the city's most convenient location for business travelers looking for a quick connection between Narita Airport, downtown Tokyo, and bullet trains to other cities." Full review
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Children are well-catered to here with video games, snacks and toys delivered upon request at arrival.
BlackBook "Peaceful glass-heavy oasis in Maranouchi. Rooms have all the bells and whistles - huge flat-screens, surround sound, iPod docks."
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in the Marunouchi business district, this "very modern property" in a glass tower has "beautifully furnished rooms" done in neutral tones." Full review
Imperial Hotel Tokyo Concierge Fodor's
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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.
