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Hilltop HotelvsTHE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC ranks slightly higher than The Hilltop Hotel. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC comes in at #29 in Tokyo with approval from 7 sources including Afar Magazine, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hilltop Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Frommer's
1-1 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0062
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Rough Guide "Its rooms are far from Tokyo's grandest, but there are Art Deco touches and a friendly welcome - and oxygen and supposedly refreshing negative ions are pumped around the premises."
Frommer's "This is a delightfully old-fashioned, unpretentious (some might say dowdy) hotel with character." Full review
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Avoid the cheaper, more boring rooms in the 1954 annex.
Concierge "Service is thoughtful and attentive—the staff even promises to pump fresh oxygen into your room."
Insight Guides "Five minutes southwest of JR Ochanomizu Station, this secluded hotel has genuine period charm."
Lonely Planet "This grand old place from the 1930s exudes personality and charm, with antique wooden furniture and a wood-panelled lounge." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An old favorite with writers, this prewar Art Deco hotel exudes charm and character."
Time Out "Not many hotels in Tokyo can be said to exude genuine charm, so the Hilltop deserves some credit for retaining its old-fashioned traditions." Full review
Frommer's "This delightfully old-fashioned, unpretentious (some might say dowdy) relic qualifies as historic in contemporary Tokyo" Full review
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
Fodor's
Oyster Time Out
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
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
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph8.0
"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
