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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ShiodomevsTHE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC ranks slightly higher than Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Shiodome. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC comes in at 80 with approval from 7 publications including Oyster, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome
Rough Guide
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
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
Fodor's Oyster Time Out
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide
2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 111-0034
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "This relative newcomer presents a certain stylish flair, starting from the entrance, where an elevator whisks you up 13 floors to the beautiful, glass-walled lobby." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 137 contemporary guest rooms have a fresh, up-to-date look, with tasteful, simple decor and sleek bathrooms. There are scenic city views from the hotel's 13th-floor reception area." Full review
Time Out "The once-scruffy downtown district of Asakusa seems to be going upmarket these days – no more so than with the opening of this plush, Shigeru Uchida-designed hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel’s architecture and interior focus on art and clean design." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Good value if you want a stylish stay in an atmospheric corner of eastern Tokyo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "So long as you're not expecting a ton of bells and whistles, it's a well-designed booking that won't disappoint." Full review
Michelin Guide "If your priority is the view, we recommend the ‘Classy’ rooms on a high floor. Enjoy the convenience of the guest-only terrace on the top floor and the around-the-clock restaurant." Full review
