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HomeikanvsThe Peninsula Tokyo
Both Homeikan and The Peninsula Tokyo are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Peninsula Tokyo scores significantly better than Homeikan. The Peninsula Tokyo comes in at #3 in Tokyo with endorsements from 19 publications like Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
"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.
"Atop a slope in a quiet residential neighbourhood, the venerable Hōmeikan is a beautifully crafted wooden ryokan." Full review
"Designated as an “important cultural property” is this atmospheric old wooden ryokan with a Japanese garden."
"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
"This lovely place is my number-one choice if you want to experience an authentic, traditional ryokan in a traditional neighborhood." Full review
The Peninsula Tokyo
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
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1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0006
From $319/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This very swanky new addition to Tokyo's increasingly crowded luxury hotel scene offers an unbeatable location."
"The big draw is its location across the street from the Imperial Palace and a short stroll from the center of Ginza."
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There are 314 guest rooms going up to the 24th floor, but be sure to nab a high one and be specific about a palace view, or you could end up staring at office buildings.
"From the staff in caps and sharp suits... to the shimmering gold glow emitting from the top floors, the 24-floor Peninsula Tokyo exudes elegance and grace." Full review
"One almost gets a feeling of guilty extravagance when sprawling out in the Peninsula’s vast rooms." Full review
"Completed in 2008, this highly reputed 24-story hotel is close to the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Hibiya Park, and Tokyo International Forum."
"Built of amber Namibian granite, this property garners a pair of perfect scores." Full review
"Facing Kokyo Gaien National Garden, and located near Hibiya Park, The Peninsula Tokyo is surrounded by greenery." Full review
"In a prestigious location, near the Marunouchi financial district and Ginza shopping haven, this Peninsula property is a 24-story freestanding entity, glowing like a Japanese lantern." Full review
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Gorgeous baths complete with tubs boasting granite waterfall spouts and spa music capabilities with the touch of a button, robes, slippers, scales, magnifying mirrors, hair dryers, glass shower stalls and cable TVs. Choose a Deluxe Corner room or an Executive or Deluxe Suite to enjoy baths with natural light streaming in from large windows.
"Can't get much better than this Maranouchi local just a stone's throw from Ginza shopping, across from Imperial Palace."
"Across the street from the Imperial Palace, the Peninsula delivers crisp service and luxe looks." Full review