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Ryokan SawanoyavsThe Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu ranks slightly better than Ryokan Sawanoya. The Capitol Hotel Tokyu scores 84 with endorsements from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Time Out and Star Service.
Ryokan Sawanoya
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
The Telegraph
Frommer's
2-3-11 Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 110-0001
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "Though nothing fancy, it offers good-value tatami rooms."
Fodor's "The shitamachi area is known for its down-to-earth friendliness, which you get in full measure at Sawanoya.... it is very popular with budget travelers." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Sawanoya is a budget gem in quiet Yanaka, with very friendly staff and all the traditional hospitality you would expect of a ryokan." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A great place to meet fellow travelers, this long-established ryokan is popular with foreign guests."
Time Out "One of the few ryokan in Tokyo to cater almost exclusively for foreign visitors, Sawanoya has a small library of English-language guidebooks and provides its own map of the old-fashioned Yanaka area." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Tokyo’s most charming family-run traditional ryokan inns – clean, friendly, comfortable and quintessentially Japanese." Full review
Frommer's "This is a great place to stay thanks to Sawa-san's enthusiastic devotion to his neighborhood... Highly recommended." Full review
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Star Service Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide Time Out Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
2-10-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0014
From $338/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The reception staff is proud of the digs here, although English remains their second language." Full review
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Guest rooms are fresh with amenities such as flat-screen cable TVs, spacious work desks with complimentary high-speed Internet access (although it must be requested in advance so that wireless routers can be put in place), and living areas complete with armchairs and ottomans.
Fodor's "Everything old is new again: the Capitol, once a boxy 29-floor commercial complex designed by architect Kengo Kuma, had a long history that included hosting The Beatles." Full review
Lonely Planet "Neighbours with Japan's Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Hie Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most historic Shinto shrines, this Kengo Kuma–designed property is a quiet oasis in central Tokyo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It mixes contemporary Japanese-inspired design with five star luxury in a serene green setting in Tokyo’s political district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"An elegant cocoon of Japanese comfort, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu seems to be a world away from the busy streets of Akasaka surrounding the property." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Unless a pool is mandatory, serious business types will enjoy just how refined this place is." Full review
Michelin Guide "Although located in the city centre, this hotel is surrounded by the verdant scenery of the Hie Jinja Shrine, and the quiet atmosphere makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Time Out "The hotel has a total of 251 guest rooms (including 13 suites), all of which have at least 45 square metres of space and incorporate traditional Japanese architectural designs." Full review
Lonely Planet "Neighbours with Japan's National Diet as well as the PM's residence and office, this tastefully luxurious hotel exudes power and prestige" Full review
