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Imperial Hotel TokyovsThe Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Imperial Hotel Tokyo is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. Imperial Hotel Tokyo is ranked #8 in Tokyo with recommendations from 16 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
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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.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Rough Guide
Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Oyster Forbes Travel Guide Michelin Guide
4-8-1 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 105-8563
From $218/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Great views of neighbouring Tokyo tower."
Frommer's "Rising high above the pastoral surroundings of a parkland and Zozoji Temple, this 33-story monolith is the Prince chain's most luxurious Tokyo property." Full review
Fodor's "The surrounding parkland and the absence of any adjacent buildings make the Park Tower a peaceful retreat in the middle of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Despite its massive size, the Prince Park Tower Tokyo still manages to be is a quiet refuge in Tokyo’s Minato district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 33-floor luxury hotel offers spacious rooms with Internet access, jet baths, and balconies with views of Shiba Park and Mt. Fuji. Set in land scaped gardens."
Time Out "Occupying the corner of Shiba Park next to the Tokyo Tower, this 33-storey luxury hotel opened in spring 2005, offering everything from a jazz bar to a natural hot-spring spa." Full review
Star Service "This is the Prince hotel chain's most upscale property, 4 km southwest of Tokyo Station and within walking distance of six subway and train stations." Full review
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Be sure to request a room with views of Tokyo Tower.
OysterLuxury
"The hotel offers a wide array of features, including seven restaurants, a natural hot spring spa, pool, fitness center, and even a bowling alley." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Prince Park Tower Tokyo sets itself apart as as an all-encompassing hotel with everything from a boulangerie to a bowling alley. " Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms vary widely in type, with a range of sizes and different decor; 50% of them come with a small balcony which, by opening the big window, makes for a more open feel." Full review
