Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel located a 10-minute walk from high-end shopping and dining at the popular Ginza Six mall. The 270 rooms have a corporate vibe to them, but are not unpleasant, with ample amenities such as kettles, mini-fridges, and marble bathrooms -- just make sure to ask for a non-smoking room if cigarette odors are a deal breaker. Amenities are limited, but there is an Italian restaurant, Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo, where breakfast and room service are served for a fee. Other amenities include laptop rentals for a small fee, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, coin-operated laundry facilities, vending machines, and a guest microwave. While it's a solid, if simple, hotel, there are plenty of snazzier options in the neighborhood, such as the Hotel the Celestine Ginza nearby.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel located a 10-minute walk from high-end shopping and dining at the popular Ginza Six mall. The 270 rooms have a corporate vibe to them, but are not unpleasant, with ample amenities such as kettles, mini-fridges, and marble bathrooms -- just make sure to ask for a non-smoking room if cigarette odors are a deal breaker. Amenities are limited, but there is an Italian restaurant, Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo, where breakfast and room service are served for a fee. Other amenities include laptop rentals for a small fee, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, coin-operated laundry facilities, vending machines, and a guest microwave. While it's a solid, if simple, hotel, there are plenty of snazzier options in the neighborhood, such as the Hotel the Celestine Ginza nearby.
Built in 2012, the 169-room Almont is a sleekly modern, mid-range property within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto rail station. Clean, well-maintained, and quiet, the Almont has a large communal bath, with separate spaces for men and women, and a lobby lounge with computers, printers, and books to borrow. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and sleepwear and slippers are provided -- a nice touch -- but be aware that Standard Twin Rooms can be tiny. While convenient to Kyoto station, the hotel is a 20-minute bus or subway ride to downtown Kyoto. Travelers seeking a location closer to the city center might want to consider the Hotel Monterey, which has larger rooms and a more luxurious vibe, but also higher rates.
Built in 2012, the 169-room Almont is a sleekly modern, mid-range property within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto rail station. Clean, well-maintained, and quiet, the Almont has a large communal bath, with separate spaces for men and women, and a lobby lounge with computers, printers, and books to borrow. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and sleepwear and slippers are provided -- a nice touch -- but be aware that Standard Twin Rooms can be tiny. While convenient to Kyoto station, the hotel is a 20-minute bus or subway ride to downtown Kyoto. Travelers seeking a location closer to the city center might want to consider the Hotel Monterey, which has larger rooms and a more luxurious vibe, but also higher rates.
A mid-range property with 94 guest rooms, Kadoya Hotel is located in the heart of Tokyo's lively Shinjuku district and within walking distance of its train station, known as the busiest in the world. Rooms are small and basic, but clean, and many were refurbished in 2014. They're all equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, but bathrooms are tiny. There's a charming on-site Japanese restaurant, as well as a small cafe where breakfast is served for an extra fee. For larger rooms, travelers might want to check out Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo, which offers spacious apartment-style units with kitchenettes, but there is no restaurant on-site.
A mid-range property with 94 guest rooms, Kadoya Hotel is located in the heart of Tokyo's lively Shinjuku district and within walking distance of its train station, known as the busiest in the world. Rooms are small and basic, but clean, and many were refurbished in 2014. They're all equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, but bathrooms are tiny. There's a charming on-site Japanese restaurant, as well as a small cafe where breakfast is served for an extra fee. For larger rooms, travelers might want to check out Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo, which offers spacious apartment-style units with kitchenettes, but there is no restaurant on-site.
The mid-range Dogo Prince Hotel offers guests a traditional onsen stay, with highly regarded bath house facilities, 123 traditional tatami-mat and Western-style rooms, and fresh, seasonal Japanese dining. The onsen takes center stage, with a variety of baths (some private) that are both indoors and outdoors. Hospitality is important at this hotel: guests are welcomed with a drink, snacks are freely available, and the proprietor’s programming includes events that highlight aspects of traditional Japanese culture. The design is traditional and minimalist, but some furnishings are slightly dated. Guests looking for something a little more luxurious but around the same price should check out the Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten in town.
The mid-range Dogo Prince Hotel offers guests a traditional onsen stay, with highly regarded bath house facilities, 123 traditional tatami-mat and Western-style rooms, and fresh, seasonal Japanese dining. The onsen takes center stage, with a variety of baths (some private) that are both indoors and outdoors. Hospitality is important at this hotel: guests are welcomed with a drink, snacks are freely available, and the proprietor’s programming includes events that highlight aspects of traditional Japanese culture. The design is traditional and minimalist, but some furnishings are slightly dated. Guests looking for something a little more luxurious but around the same price should check out the Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten in town.
Taito Ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn located in a residential Tokyo neighborhood, close to a subway and within walking distance of the Senso-ji temple. This charming budget property has nine simple guest rooms with tatami mats covering the floors and folding futon beds. The bathroom facilities are shared, and there are no in-room amenities besides air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There's a small common room with a TV and free tea or coffee, but breakfast service is not offered here. Rates are cheap -- but the property is in need of refurbishment. Similar rates are on offer at K's House Tokyo Oasis, another traditional-style inn with impeccably maintained guest rooms that have en-suite bathrooms and televisions.
Taito Ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn located in a residential Tokyo neighborhood, close to a subway and within walking distance of the Senso-ji temple. This charming budget property has nine simple guest rooms with tatami mats covering the floors and folding futon beds. The bathroom facilities are shared, and there are no in-room amenities besides air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There's a small common room with a TV and free tea or coffee, but breakfast service is not offered here. Rates are cheap -- but the property is in need of refurbishment. Similar rates are on offer at K's House Tokyo Oasis, another traditional-style inn with impeccably maintained guest rooms that have en-suite bathrooms and televisions.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is a huge upper-middle-range hotel with 807 guest rooms, located in the busy Toshima district. It's located a short walk to a major public transportation hub, offering easy access to the rest of the city. The four room categories range from small, somewhat drab standard rooms to tastefully decorated suites. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and mini-fridges. Many rooms offer scenic city views, some of which stretch to Mount Fuji. The hotel offers a host of features, including nine restaurants, a panoramic bar, a beauty salon, and a spa with a pool and a fitness center, for an extra fee. For similar rates, the Shinjuku Granbell Hotel in vibrant Shinjuku offers designer rooms with luxury bathrooms, and amenities like iPod docks and espresso machines.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo is a huge upper-middle-range hotel with 807 guest rooms, located in the busy Toshima district. It's located a short walk to a major public transportation hub, offering easy access to the rest of the city. The four room categories range from small, somewhat drab standard rooms to tastefully decorated suites. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and mini-fridges. Many rooms offer scenic city views, some of which stretch to Mount Fuji. The hotel offers a host of features, including nine restaurants, a panoramic bar, a beauty salon, and a spa with a pool and a fitness center, for an extra fee. For similar rates, the Shinjuku Granbell Hotel in vibrant Shinjuku offers designer rooms with luxury bathrooms, and amenities like iPod docks and espresso machines.
APA Hotel Shinjuku Gyoemmae is a simple, mid-range property with a convenient location a 10-minute walk east of Shinjuku Station. The 411 rooms are clean and contemporary, but tiny -- with generic black-and-white decor and little floor space -- though they do at least come with large flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles. The on-site onsen (Japanese bath house) is a popular feature, complete with indoor and outdoor tubs as well as vanity stations with hairdryers. The hotel's only restaurant, Takumi, is open for all three meals and offers a solid buffet breakfast with Western and Japanese options for a fee. Other facilities include coin-operated washer/dryers, vending machines, and a courtyard that's often used by smokers, with smells that can drift into even the non-smoking rooms. There are plenty of similarly priced options in the area, such as the E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku, so it's worth shopping around.
APA Hotel Shinjuku Gyoemmae is a simple, mid-range property with a convenient location a 10-minute walk east of Shinjuku Station. The 411 rooms are clean and contemporary, but tiny -- with generic black-and-white decor and little floor space -- though they do at least come with large flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles. The on-site onsen (Japanese bath house) is a popular feature, complete with indoor and outdoor tubs as well as vanity stations with hairdryers. The hotel's only restaurant, Takumi, is open for all three meals and offers a solid buffet breakfast with Western and Japanese options for a fee. Other facilities include coin-operated washer/dryers, vending machines, and a courtyard that's often used by smokers, with smells that can drift into even the non-smoking rooms. There are plenty of similarly priced options in the area, such as the E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku, so it's worth shopping around.
A short walk from Shibuya Station, APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue is a mid-range hotel with limited amenities and 173 cramped rooms spread out over 14 floors. Though tiny, rooms are pleasantly furnished with dark, contemporary decor, and all come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Some also have balconies. Amenities here are few, though there are free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, a washing machine and dryer, and a charming cafe -- Komeda's Coffee Shop -- with limited reasonably priced Western and Japanese breakfast options. Location is king here and it's the main draw for most guests, but those wanting additional space in their rooms may want to compare rates at nearby Hotel Mets Shibuya.
A short walk from Shibuya Station, APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue is a mid-range hotel with limited amenities and 173 cramped rooms spread out over 14 floors. Though tiny, rooms are pleasantly furnished with dark, contemporary decor, and all come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Some also have balconies. Amenities here are few, though there are free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, a washing machine and dryer, and a charming cafe -- Komeda's Coffee Shop -- with limited reasonably priced Western and Japanese breakfast options. Location is king here and it's the main draw for most guests, but those wanting additional space in their rooms may want to compare rates at nearby Hotel Mets Shibuya.
The two-pearl Hotel Livemax Shimbashi is a solid, if somewhat humdrum, budget hotel in the Shiba neighborhood of Minato, within a short walk of Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo Tower, and several train stations. Interiors are a bit bland and the hotel lacks food service and facilities, but its 63 guest rooms come well-equipped. All have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free in-room Wi-Fi, and units with kitchenettes and balconies are available. Nearby Shiba Park Hotel is a little closer to Onarimon Station and it has a breakfast buffet and restaurants, but room rates run a little higher.
The two-pearl Hotel Livemax Shimbashi is a solid, if somewhat humdrum, budget hotel in the Shiba neighborhood of Minato, within a short walk of Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo Tower, and several train stations. Interiors are a bit bland and the hotel lacks food service and facilities, but its 63 guest rooms come well-equipped. All have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free in-room Wi-Fi, and units with kitchenettes and balconies are available. Nearby Shiba Park Hotel is a little closer to Onarimon Station and it has a breakfast buffet and restaurants, but room rates run a little higher.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo Tamachi, in Minato's Shibaura District, is a good pick for travelers who want a simple place to sleep and easy access to public transportation. It’s only a five-minute walk to Tamachi Station, and there are lots of restaurants in the neighborhood. The 123 small rooms include mini-fridges, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs, though decor is bland. Breakfast is served on the first floor and includes Chinese specialties, for a fee. Guests should compare rates with Hotel MyStays Hamamatsucho, a value, chain hotel with more attractive rooms that's a 15-minute walk of Tokyo Tower.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo Tamachi, in Minato's Shibaura District, is a good pick for travelers who want a simple place to sleep and easy access to public transportation. It’s only a five-minute walk to Tamachi Station, and there are lots of restaurants in the neighborhood. The 123 small rooms include mini-fridges, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs, though decor is bland. Breakfast is served on the first floor and includes Chinese specialties, for a fee. Guests should compare rates with Hotel MyStays Hamamatsucho, a value, chain hotel with more attractive rooms that's a 15-minute walk of Tokyo Tower.