IMPERIAL HOTEL—In Japanese called the "Teikoku Hotel." Established in 1980, new tower completed in 1983. Considered one of the best, but some feel it is too big and impersonal. Good location, best views of Imperial Palace are from upper floors in the new tower.
1-1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3504-1 111. Fax: 3581-9146.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥30,000, Dbl. from ¥34,000.
—Swimming pool, executive salon, good shopping arcade, excellent restaurants, two minutes from Hibiya and Yurakucho Stations. [M-10]
HOTEL SEIYO GINZA—Without a doubt this late-eighties hotel offers the ultimate in Tokyo luxury—at a price few are willing to pay. Sophisticated, elegant, and discreet, there is no reception desk but "personal secretaries" who pamper you from check in throughout your stay.
1-11-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3535-1 111. Fax: 3535-1110.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥40,000, Dbl. from ¥48,000.
—Excellent but pricey restaurants, health facilities, business center. Two minutes from Kyobashi and Ginza Itchome Stations. [M-8]
GINZA DAI-ICHI HOTEL—Respected business hotel.
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3542-5311. Fax: 3542-3030.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥17,000, Dbl. from ¥24,000.
—Five minutes from Shimbashi Station. [M-8]
GINZA TOBU HOTEL—Opened in 1987, it is very convenient and the rooms are relatively spacious (largest are those on the concierge floor).
6-14-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3546-0111. Fax: 3546-8990.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥16,000, Dbl. from ¥ 30,000.
—One minute from Higashi Ginza Station. [M-8]
MITSUI URBAN HOTEL GINZA—Mitsui Urban chain hotel. Has a very good reputation. Typical small rooms but very convenient.
8-6-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3572-4131. Fax: 3572-4254.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥11,800, Dbl. from ¥17,500.
—One minute from Shimbashi Station. [M-8]
HOTEL ATAMISO—Formerly a ryokan, opened as a Western-style hotel in 1984. Rooms often a curious blend of Japanese and Western styles.
4-14-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3541-3621. Fax: 3541-3262.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥9,403, Twin from ¥18,354, Japanese style from ¥19,374 double occupancy, Japanese and Western-style ¥18,241 (incl. tax).
—Two minutes from Higashi Ginza Station. [M-8]
SHIMBASHI DAI-ICHI HOTEL—Newly reconstructed hotel with excellent services for business-people.
1-2-6 Shimbashi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3501-4411. Fax: 3595-2634.
Rates: Twin from ¥34,000, Dbl. from ¥30,000.
—Three minutes from Shimbashi Station. [M-11]
• Other Hotels
GINZA TOKYU HOTEL
5-15-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3541-2411. Fax: 3541-6622.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥16,800, Dbl. from ¥26,800, Japanese style: ¥42,000.
—One minute from Higashi Ginza Station. Close to the Kabuki-za. [M-8]
KYOBASHI KAIKAN
—Inexpensive business hotel with good service and convenient location for the price; best to book one month in advance.
1-26-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3564-0888. Fax: 3561-8080.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥6,500, Twin from ¥11,000. Japanese-style ¥27,500 five persons per room.
—Indoor swimming pool, three minutes from Kyobashi, five minutes from Ginza Itchome Stations. [M-8]
GINZA MARUNOUCHI HOTEL
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3543-5431. Fax: 3543-6006.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥17,000, Dbl. from ¥24,000.
—Two minutes from Higashi Ginza Station. [M-22]
GINZA NIKKO HOTEL
8-4-21 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3571-4911. Fax: 3571-8379.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥15,742, Dbl. from ¥30,316 (incl. tax).
—Four minutes from Shimbashi Station. [M-8]
Tokyo—Marunouchi
PALACE HOTEL—Quiet and subdued atmosphere, ask for a room overlooking the Imperial Palace moats and gardens.
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3211-5211. Fax:3211-6987.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥20,000, Dbl. from ¥30,000.
—Three minutes from Otemachi and seven minutes from Tokyo Station. [M-10]
YAESU EUJIYA HOTEL—Good, basic hotel.
2-9-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3273-2111. Fax: 3273-2180.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥12,100, Dbl. from ¥16,500.
—Two minutes from Tokyo Station. [M-9]
HOTEL KOKUSAI KANKO
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