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Hotel Niwa TokyovsImperial Hotel Tokyo
Both Hotel Niwa Tokyo and Imperial Hotel Tokyo are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Imperial Hotel Tokyo is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Niwa Tokyo. Imperial Hotel Tokyo scores 90 with positive reviews from 16 reviewers including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Concierge.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Michelin Guide
1-1-16 Misakicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0061
From $86/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Concierge "Hotel Niwa in central Tokyo takes the concept of a ryokan... and updates it to the needs of 21st-century travelers."
Fodor's "Traditional and contemporary elements come together to make the Niwa Tokyo a prized little boutique hotel in the middle of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Niwa aspires to a minimal Japanese design aesthetic without sacrificing quality or forfeiting the mod-cons." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For a bargain price this central hotel has much to offer, including good-sized rooms with modern Japanese decor, two restaurants, and a rooftop garden."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located on a relatively quiet street in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district, the 238-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Niwa Tokyo features clean, modern decor with traditional Japanese elements." Full review
Michelin Guide "The concept is ‘Edo sophistication’ and the interior is brought together with subdued colours and fuses traditional Japanese with modern elements."
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.
