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Imperial Hotel TokyovsThe Westin Tokyo
Imperial Hotel Tokyo and The Westin Tokyo are both praised by professionals. Overall, Imperial Hotel Tokyo scores significantly higher than The Westin Tokyo. Imperial Hotel Tokyo ranks #8 in Tokyo with accolades from 16 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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.
The Westin Tokyo
Rough Guide
Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service
BlackBook
Lonely Planet Oyster Show All Reviews
1-4-1 Mita, Meguro, Tokyo 153-8580
From $253/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "In the Yebisu Garden Place development, this populent hotel is decorated in Art Nouveau style; the spacious rooms have nigh ceilings and plush furnishings."
Frommer's "A black marble floor, neoclassical columns and statuary, huge floral bouquets, and palm trees set this smart-looking hotel apart from other Tokyo hotels -- it would be a perfect fit in Hong Kong." Full review
Fodor's "Size is certainly on a grand scale: the bathrooms are large enough to accommodate families, and suites are huge by Japanese standards." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Westin Tokyo provides European elegance... and a quiet respite in the heart of Tokyo." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A grand, European-style hotel... there are large rooms with faux antique furnishings."
Time Out "Its spacious lobby attempts to recreate the feeling of a European palace... a good view is pretty much guaranteed." Full review
Star Service "Gleaming black and red marble statues, huge floral arrangements and palm trees in the neoclassical lobby announce the level of lushness to expect." Full review
BlackBook "Sleek, modern interiors and gleaming rooms elevate this Ebisu chain in Yebisu Garden Place to high-level status."
Lonely Planet "Rooms here are on the opulent side but tasteful, with a laid-back European panache." Full review
OysterUpscale
"An upscale hotel adjacent to the Yebisu Garden Place, The Westin Tokyo benefits from its close proximity to several museums, as well as quality shopping and restaurants." Full review
