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HomeikanvsRoyal Park Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Homeikan scores marginally higher than Royal Park Hotel. Homeikan scores 77 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Homeikan
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Frommer's
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
Royal Park Hotel
Rough Guide
Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Time Out
Oyster Frommer's
2-1-1 Nihombashi Kakigaracho, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8520
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The gargantuan Landmark Tower houses the Royal Park guest rooms on its fifty-second to Sixty-seventh floors, so spectacular views are guaranteed."
Fodor's "A passageway connects this hotel to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, where you can easily catch a bus to Narita Airport, making the Royal Park a great one-night stopover option." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of the business and commercial center, next to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, this well-decked hotel has excellent transportation links."
Star Service "This 20-story high-rise built in 1989 is solidly positioned as one of the stalwarts of the banking district." Full review
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Those wishing to explore the neighborhood can choose to rent a bicycle from the hotel.
Time Out "The first hotel in Japan to equip all guest rooms with complimentary smartphones. Known as 'Handy', these let anyone staying at the hotel enjoy benefits such as unlimited local and international calls." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Royal Park Hotel is a large hotel with a good range of facilities, including several restaurants, a fitness center, and a full-size indoor swimming pool." Full review
Frommer's "One of its greatest assets, aside from the friendly and superbly efficient staff and its interesting environs...rooms are a little bit dated for the price, but impeccably maintained." Full review
