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Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku
T
03 6434 8100,
W
ritzcarlton.com; Roppongi station; map pp.90-91.
Occupying the top nine floors of the 53-floor Midtown
Tower, this ultra-luxury hotel has a more contemporary
look than usual for a
Ritz-Carlton
. The choice is between
a deluxe
room o
r suites - both offering the height of
comfort.
¥65,000
AKASAKA AND ROPPONGI
ANA InterContinental Tokyo
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1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku
T
03 3505
1111,
W
anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp; Tameike-Sannō
station; map pp.90-91.
Offering great views across to
Tokyo Midtown and the National Diet Building, this
stylish hotel has contemporary decoration, attentive staff,
a swimming
pool, s
cores of restaurants and attractive
public areas.
¥21,000
Asia Center of Japan
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8-10-32
Akasaka, Minato-ku
T
03 3402 6111,
W
asiacenter.or.jp;
Aoyama-Itchōme or Nogizaka stations; map pp.90-91.
A long-established place with a solid reputation. Rooms
are small and unflas
hy but ha
ve everything you need. Book
online for discounts.
¥12,390
The b Roppongi
β̱ຊ
3-9-8 Roppongi,
Minato-ku
T
03 5412 0451,
W
www.theb-hotels.com;
Roppongi station; map pp.90-91.
A boutique-style hotel
that won't break the bank or offend the eyes even if
uninspiring plastic-unit bathrooms are the norm through-
out. A light breakfast is included in the rate. T
here's ano
ther
equally appealing
b
in Ikebukuro (see p.140).
¥22,000
The Glanz
ϗςϧβάϥϯπ
2-21-3 Azabu-jūban,
Minato-ku
T
03 3455 7770
W
theglanz.jp; Azabu-
Jūban station; map pp.90-91.
Highly appealing option
with sleek, designer-style rooms including spa-style
bathrooms and glimpses of Tokyo Tower. There are reduced
rates if y
ou check
in after 10pm, and all rates include
breakfast.
¥22,000
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Grand Fresa Akasaka
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6-3-17 Akasaka, Minato-ku
T
03 5572 7788,
W
solare
hotels.com; Akasaka station; map pp.90-91.
The
flagship of the good-value
Chisun
chain of business hotels
is a real step up from rivals in quality. The appealing rooms,
split over two wings and decorated in warm browns and
reds, include spacious bathrooms.
Breakfas
t is served in the
attached
Organic House Deli & Café
.
¥9500
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Grand Hyatt Tokyo
άϥϯυϋΠΞοτϗςϧ౦ژ
6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku
T
03 4333 1234,
W
tokyo
.grand.hyatt.jp; Roppongi station; map pp.90-91.
Glamour is the order of the day at the
Grand Hyatt
. The
rooms' appealing design uses wood and earthy-toned
fabrics, and restaurants and bars are all very chic, parti-
cularly
Th
e Oak Door
and the slick sushi bar
Roku Roku
.
¥49,500
Ōkura
ϗςϧΦʔΫϥ
2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku
T
03 3582 0111,
W
okura.com/tokyo; Kamiyachō
station; map pp.90-91.
The
Ōkura
remains a Tokyo classic
with its 1950s-period lobby and beguiling garden view.
The contemporary floor rooms bring the design more up to
date, but really it's
the retro
ambience of the public areas
that's the sell here.
¥42,000
The Ritz-Carlton
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Tokyo
EBISU, MEGURO AND THE SOUTH
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Claska
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1-3-18 Chūō-chō, Meguro-ku
T
03 3719 8121,
W
claska.com; Meguro station; map
pp.100-101.
This oversized Rubik's Cube is a real hipster's
choice. A 10min bus or taxi ride from the station, the
Claska
makes up for its relatively remote location with an
abundance of contemporary Tokyo style. Some rooms have
been individually decorated by different local artists -
worth considering, although they're not the largest or most
practical in the hotel. There are cheaper rates for weekly
stays, a stylish
lobby ca
fé/bar and very classy gift shop,
Do (see p.197).
¥20,000
Dormy Inn Meguro Aobadai
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3-21-8 Aobadai, Meguro-ku
T
03 3760 2211; Naka-
Meguro station; map pp.100-101.
Within walking
distance of trendy Naka-Meguro and a stone's throw from
the delightful Meguro-gawa (see p.102), this functional
business hotel is a good deal. Each room has a hotplate
and small fridge, so it's feasible to self
-cater. Th
ere's also a
large communal bathroom and sauna.
¥11,000
Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
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ϧߴྠ
3-13-1 Takanawa Minato-ku
T
03 3447 1111,
W
princehotels.co.jp; Shinagawa station; map pp.100-
101.
The most appealing of the three
Prince
hotels in
Shinagawa is the original one. The spacious lobby over-
looks the elegant gardens that were once for the exclusive
use of the Impe
rial famil
y, and there's a swimming pool
open July-Sept.
¥25,500
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo
ετϦϯάε
ϗςϧ౦ژΠϯλʔίϯνωϯλϧ
Shinagawa East
One Tower, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku
T
03 4562 1111,
W
intercontinental-strings.jp; Shinagawa station; map
pp.100-101.
Watch the Shinkansen come and go from
this chic eyrie, located from 26 floors up in one of the brace
of towers next to the station. The airy atrium lobby, with
its water, wood and stone combination,
evokes tr
aditional
Japanese design in a contemporary way.
¥48,000
Tōyoko Inn Shinagawa-eki Takanawaguchi
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4-23-2 Takanawa
T
03 3280 1045,
W
toyoko-inn.com; Shinagawa station; map pp.100-
101.
Handy branch of this bargain business hotel chain
that doesn't stint on facilities (including trouser press and
internet access), although rooms are tiny. Rates include a
continental
breakfa
st, and there are free internet terminals
in the lobby.
¥9240
