THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULICvsKimi Ryokan
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC and Kimi Ryokan are both recommended by professionals. On balance, THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC scores significantly higher than Kimi Ryokan. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 6 reviews like The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 111-0034
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"This relative newcomer presents a certain stylish flair, starting from the entrance, where an elevator whisks you up 13 floors to the beautiful, glass-walled lobby." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 137 contemporary guest rooms have a fresh, up-to-date look, with tasteful, simple decor and sleek bathrooms. There are scenic city views from the hotel's 13th-floor reception area." Full review
Time Out
"The once-scruffy downtown district of Asakusa seems to be going upmarket these days – no more so than with the opening of this plush, Shigeru Uchida-designed hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel’s architecture and interior focus on art and clean design." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Good value if you want a stylish stay in an atmospheric corner of eastern Tokyo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"So long as you're not expecting a ton of bells and whistles, it's a well-designed booking that won't disappoint." Full review
Michelin Guide
"If your priority is the view, we recommend the ‘Classy’ rooms on a high floor. Enjoy the convenience of the guest-only terrace on the top floor and the around-the-clock restaurant." Full review
Kimi Ryokan
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