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Hotel Ryumeikan TokyovsInterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo ranks slightly higher than Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo. The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo comes in at 81 with accolades from 9 reviewers including Michelin Guide, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
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1-3-22 Yaesu, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-0028
From $94/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's "One of the most affordable hotels near Tokyo Station (a mere three-minute walk away), the Ryumeikan is a great option for the business traveler or those making side trips outside the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Mixing subtle Japanese details with modern design, Ryumeikan strikes the right balance between comfortable amenities, polite service and a winning location close to Tokyo Station." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in a terrific location close to the Yaesu exit of Tokyo Station (see p42), this hotel has slightly tatty, Japanese-style rooms."
OysterMid-Range
"Located in the business district of Nihronbashi and two-minute walk to JR Tokyo Station, the mid-range Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo's is a solid value for the area." Full review
Time Out "A three-minute walk from Tokyo station will bring you to this century-old hotel that still retains its sense of wa (harmony)." Full review
Michelin Guide "Rooms, in traditional Edo purple, retain vestiges of the past and are popular with families and foreign guests for their inn-like feel."
The Telegraph7.0
"A good value family-run establishment with roots dating back over 100 years, mixing traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts." Full review
InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
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Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
2-16-1 Konan, 26-32F Shinagawa East One Tower, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 108-8282
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Watch the Shinkansen come and go from this chic eyrie, located from 26 floors up in one of the new brace of towers next to the station."
Frommer's "The Strings has many things working in its favor, including its affiliations with InterContinental and ANA... and its location just a short walk from Shinagawa Station." Full review
Fodor's "Beautifully blending modernity with traditional Japanese aesthetics, the Strings is Shinagawa's top-tier hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Take in the views of Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge in this serene, lofty space designed by award-winning architect Terry McGinnity." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the 26th floor, this hotel has scenic views of Odaiba Island and Rainbow Bridge."
Time Out "Opened in 2003, ANA’s Strings Hotel brings a new level of class and service to the revitalised Shinagawa district." Full review
Star Service "Connected to the east (Konan exit) side of Shinagawa Station via pedestrian bridge, this hotel occupies the top floors of one of a handful of new office buildings." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Rooms are stylish and modern, with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus large windows with great views over Tokyo." Full review
Michelin Guide "Connected by the Skyway pedestrian overpass, this hotel is a two-minute walk from Shinagawa Station’s Konan exit and occupies the 26th to the top floor."
Condé Nast Traveler "It always feels like 5 o'clock here; a capacious bar pulls in travelers and locals alike. The room is open to the below, atrium style; the design may feel a little retro, but it works." Full review
