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Imperial Hotel Tokyo and Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Shiodome are both recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Imperial Hotel Tokyo ranks significantly better than Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Shiodome. Imperial Hotel Tokyo ranks #8 in Tokyo with recommendations from 16 reviewers like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
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Fodor's
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
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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.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome
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Frommer's Concierge Michelin Guide DK Eyewitness Time Out Oyster
Lonely Planet
1-9-2 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 105-0021
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "It's worth paying a little extra for a sea-view room at this business hotel conveniently located across the road from SaKuragich Station."
Frommer's "If you're looking for a business hotel in a good location with comfortable rooms... this is a good choice." Full review
Concierge "Accommodations are simple but a vast improvement on the dreary boxes that pass for rooms in many regular Japanese business hotels."
Michelin Guide "Calm, stylish colour schemes are used in the bedrooms, which feature spacious bathrooms and plenty of amenities."
DK Eyewitness "Part of a hotel chain that keeps its prices low and standards high, this 2004 flagship is located in the dazzling Shiodome complex."
Time Out "The Villa Fontaine chain has mushroomed across the city in the last few years. Prices are surprisingly low, and many of its hotels offer unique options such as women-only floors." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The hotel's public spaces are sleek and swanky . . . Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles." Full review
Lonely Planet "With breakfast thrown in, this is an excellent deal in one of Tokyo’s newest neighbourhoods." Full review
