Imperial Hotel TokyovsThe Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Imperial Hotel Tokyo ranks significantly higher than Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome, Tokyo. Imperial Hotel Tokyo is ranked #8 in Tokyo with positive reviews from 16 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Departures and Frommer's.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
1-6-3 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 105-8333
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Swish business hotel at the heart of the Shiodome complex, with some nice contemporary touches and in-room Internet access."
Michelin Guide
"Rooms are varied, ranging from singles to Tower suites, and their décor is modern and simple."
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Ask for a view of Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo Tower or the Imperial Palace.
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale property is within walking distance of the famed Tsukiji Fish Market and conveniently connected to two metro stations." Full review
Time Out
"Conveniently located on the twenty-fourth to thirty-eigth floors of Shiodome tower, connected to Shinbashi and Shiodome stations, this hotel is ideal for business travellers with longer itineraries." Full review
Star Service
"Rubbing shoulders with the gleaming skyscrapers of the Shiodome district, the Royal Park Shiodome Tower is within a 15-minute walk of the restaurants, boutiques and department stores." Full review
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Request rooms with views of Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji in the distance.