HomeikanvsGrand Hyatt Tokyo
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is the choice of most professionals compared to Homeikan. Grand Hyatt Tokyo scores 93 with endorsements from 16 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Homeikan
5-10-5 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0033
From $135/night
- Hot Tub
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Concierge
"The rooms are all Japanese-style... either "ordinary" for budget travelers or the marginally more expensive "authentic and traditional." Opt for the latter."
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Homeikan also offers massage services, as well as Japanese breakfasts and dinners on request.
Lonely Planet
"Atop a slope in a quiet residential neighbourhood, the venerable Hōmeikan is a beautifully crafted wooden ryokan." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Designated as an “important cultural property” is this atmospheric old wooden ryokan with a Japanese garden."
Time Out
"This wonderful old ryokan in the sleepy streets of Hongo looks just like a Japanese inn ought to: wooden, glass-fronted and with an ornamental garden at the front." Full review
Frommer's
"This lovely place is my number-one choice if you want to experience an authentic, traditional ryokan in a traditional neighborhood." Full review
Grand Hyatt Tokyo Show All Reviews
6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 106-0032
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Glamour is the order of the day at the Grand Hyatt... Very chic."
Frommer's
"This ambitious hotel wows with a wide range of recreational and dining facilities, as well as technically advanced rooms that older hotels can only dream about." Full review
Concierge
"In the enormous, expat-focused Roppongi Hills development, this 390-room hotel with shops, restaurants, an art museum, and a multiscreen cinema has become a Tokyo attraction in itself."
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Ask for a room facing west for stunning views of Mt. Fuji.
Fodor's
"Japanese refinement and a contemporary design come together perfectly at the Grand Hyatt—a tasteful and well-appointed hotel in the middle of... one of Tokyo's top entertainment areas." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Architecturally open and bright despite its somewhat labyrinthine layout, the Grand Hyatt is warmly and gorgeously chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxurious rooms come with modern facilities. The blend of modern interior design and natural elements creates a tasteful ambience. Restaurants, a patisserie, and spa."
Condé Nast Traveler
""Beautiful and comfortable rooms" are contemporary in design, with high ceilings, light tones, and "wonderful toilets, and I'm not embarrassed to say that"." Full review
Time Out
"Though it shares a celebrity buzz with its sister hotel the Park Hyatt, the effortlessly sleek Grand is pleasingly low-key." Full review
Star Service
"This property counts on the many draws of Roppongi Hills to keep its rooms filled, but immediately gains a loyal following from all who stay here." Full review
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Odd-numbered rooms look toward Tokyo and Mori Towers while even-numbered rooms have views of Shinjuku, Shibuya and on clear days, Mount Fuji (best to request a higher floor facing west for that).
Travel + Leisure
"Grands for their Rebecca beige limestone soaking tubs and Dornbracht rain-showers." Full review