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Imperial Hotel TokyovsRoyal Park Hotel
Imperial Hotel Tokyo and Royal Park Hotel are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Imperial Hotel Tokyo ranks significantly higher than Royal Park Hotel. Imperial Hotel Tokyo scores 90 with positive reviews from 16 sources such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
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.
Royal Park Hotel
Rough Guide Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out Oyster
Frommer's
2-1-1 Nihombashi Kakigaracho, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8520
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The gargantuan Landmark Tower houses the Royal Park guest rooms on its fifty-second to Sixty-seventh floors, so spectacular views are guaranteed."
Fodor's "A passageway connects this hotel to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, where you can easily catch a bus to Narita Airport, making the Royal Park a great one-night stopover option." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of the business and commercial center, next to the Tokyo City Air Terminal, this well-decked hotel has excellent transportation links."
Star Service "This 20-story high-rise built in 1989 is solidly positioned as one of the stalwarts of the banking district." Full review
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Those wishing to explore the neighborhood can choose to rent a bicycle from the hotel.
Time Out "The first hotel in Japan to equip all guest rooms with complimentary smartphones. Known as 'Handy', these let anyone staying at the hotel enjoy benefits such as unlimited local and international calls." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Royal Park Hotel is a large hotel with a good range of facilities, including several restaurants, a fitness center, and a full-size indoor swimming pool." Full review
Frommer's "One of its greatest assets, aside from the friendly and superbly efficient staff and its interesting environs...rooms are a little bit dated for the price, but impeccably maintained." Full review
