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The Tokyo Station HotelvsKimi Ryokan
Both The Tokyo Station Hotel and Kimi Ryokan are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Tokyo Station Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kimi Ryokan. The Tokyo Station Hotel ranks #15 in Tokyo with positive reviews from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
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1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0005
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Convenience and nostalgia come together at this hotel, located inside the busy Tokyo train station, a grand building that recently refurbished its redbrick exterior." Full review
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Be sure to reserve a room facing the Imperial Palace as some point toward the interior of the station.
Condé Nast Traveler "The experience: For Westerners on the move, the Tokyo Station Hotel is a convenient stopover directly above one of the station's multiple exits." Full review
Time Out "It's looking even better after a six-year renovation that restored it to its former splendour." Full review
Frommer's "With its fine and casual dining, spa facilities, and Old World ambience, not to mention easy access to one of the busiest train stations in the world, this is a unique property in Tokyo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Representing a return to the classics, the Tokyo Station Hotel has brushed up handsomely as part of the heritage building's restoration." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The luxury hotel combines period ambience with modern luxury, and the convenience of a busy metro station in the heart of Tokyo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nary a bullet-train rumble can be heard from the 150 serene rooms of the Tokyo Station Hotel—a surprise given that the hotel is directly above Japan’s busiest railway hub." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The daily buzz of business ebbs and flows both outside and inside the hotel, ideal for those traveling for work but also for pleasure." Full review
Star Service "The staff aims to please and performs marvelously in their period-style uniforms. In the marble lobby, guests wander to and fro or simply linger in front of the quaint fireplace." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel facilities command views of the Imperial Palace and the Marunouchi area, considered by some the heart of 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
