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Keio Plaza Hotel TokyovsKimi Ryokan
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is the choice of most writers compared to Kimi Ryokan. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo has a TripExpert Score of 76 with accolades from 7 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture 160-8330
From $205/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The renovated premier rooms... in grey and brown tones, are very stylish."
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Ask for a room on the west side - they have the best views across to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Frommer's "Popular with both Japanese and foreign travelers, including group tours, and the lobby bustles with activity." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel has a reputation as a business destination that serves its guests with a classic touch." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms... all have excellent city views, be sure to ask for one that has been recently renovated." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the best bases for visiting the sights of Shinjuku."
Star Service "Facing the huge Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, this hotel is 400 m west of Shinjuku Station, and east of Shinjuku Central Park." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A convenient location for business travelers, and has many business-friendly amenities, including extensive meeting facilities and private function rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just outside the busy Shinjuku Station, the Keio Plaza Hotel is about as centrally located as you can get in Tokyo." Full review
Kimi Ryokan Rough Guide
Insight Guides Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Time Out Frommer's
2-36-8 Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0014
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide "A great value institution on Tokyo's budget scene and a good place to meet fellow travelers."
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Make sure you book well ahead.
Insight Guides "This homely ryokan is one of Tokyo’s best loved budget places with helpful English-speaking staff. It is very popular, so book in advance."
Lonely Planet "Easily one of the best budget ryokan in Tokyo, this convivial inn provides a welcoming base for travellers discovering the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Favored by budget travelers, this inn offers small, but immaculate, Japanese rooms. Bathing is communal. Friendly staff. Great value, so it’s best to book ahead."
Time Out "A ryokan that caters almost exclusively to foreign visitors, Kimi offers simple, small, Japanese-style rooms." Full review
Frommer's "This inexpensive Japanese-style inn has long been on the international radar as one of the best in Tokyo for its traditional details and up-to-date conveniences" Full review
