Tokyo Hotel Tips by kiwigal_1

Japan has many hotels all over the country. For an excellent website to help locate a hotel where you'll be travelling check out the link below.

If you will be a long term visitor to Japan and are looking for more tangible accomodation information then I suggest you take a look at this website: http://www.gaijinpot.com/e/housing.php

Unique Qualities: HOTELS

Hotels in Japan are usually 3 or 4 stars and cost between 8000 yen and 20,000 yen per night (average). There are places that are slightly cheaper (6000 yen for business hotels) and of course 5 star hotels that are more expensive. Discount packages are often offered by the various hotels (especially in large cities like Tokyo and Osaka) so it is worth looking at the hotel's website or a discount accomodation website like http://www.travelocity.com which I used to book a heavily discounted room in Tokyo over new year.

RYOKAN

Ryokan are Japanese style hotels. Ryokan are usually more expensive than hotels and are often found in resort areas. The rooms are tatami style with futons for sleeping. Package deals are often available including onsen bath and breakfast. A night here will usually start at around 10,000 yen.

MINSHUKU

Minshuku are small family hotels. They are quite cheap (3000-6000 yen per night) but can be difficult to find. I stayed at Minshuku mostly on Shikoku where I went to the local Tourist Information Centre at the train station and asked them to help me find cheap accomodation for the night. They would ring around and see what was available. Not all TIC's will do this for you, Shikoku was especially friendly!
Minshuku are usually Japanese style rooms with a futon and often have a communal bath.

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Theme: Hotel

Directions: Photo: http://www.japanhotel.net/hotels/tokyo/shinjuku_washington.htm
Website: www.japanhotel.net

Single: 4,500 Yen
Medium size room (2 people): 6,500 Yen
Large size room (2 people): 7,500 Yen

The rooms are all Japanese Style! (sleep on futons).

Unique Qualities: The owners speak great English which is a bonus! The rooms are all Japanese style and the Ryokan is conveniently located in Ikebukero.

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Theme: Inn
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +81-3-39713766
Directions: 36-8, 2-chome,
Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku,
Tokyo 171,

7 minutes walk from the West exit of Ikebukero Station
Website: www.kimi-ryokan.jp/

8000 Yen per night for a single room.

Unique Qualities: There is a Japanese style communal bath on the 11th floor of the main building. Women may use it from 3-8pm and Men from 9pm-10am. There is a Sauna (also on the 11th floor open from 4pm-1am and 6am-9am daily.
Breakfast is available for 1000 Yen each.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: +81-3-5396-0333
Address: 2-41-1 Ikebukero, Toshima Ku, Tokyo

Single:8000 Yen
Double:12,700 Yen
Twin: 13,200 Yen

Unique Qualities: 1 minutes walk from the East Exit of Ikebukero Station.
Deluxe Sauna Bath for men
Bath, toilet and television in all rooms.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: +81-3-3987-3011
Directions: 11-11, Higashi Ikebukero,
1 Chome, Toshima Ku,
Tokyo 170-0013

This hotel touts itself as the cheapest hotel in Tokyo and having done some research I think I can agree. They are located close to Ueno Station in the heart of Tokyo and are very reasonably priced. I haven't tried this hotel personally yet but next time I go to Tokyo I plan to check it out!

Single A - Small Japanese style 2.500 Yen (pictured)
Single B - Medium Japanese or Western style 2.700 Yen
Double - Medium Japanese or Western style 4.800 Yen

The prices for single rooms are per person. It is possible to sleep two in the rooms but you would have to pay per head. There is limited availability for the double rooms so it is advised to book ASAP. They accept reservations up to 3 months in advance.

Unique Qualities: Both Japanese and Western style rooms are available. Email facilities and International calls possible. Kitchen and coin laundry available for the use of all guests. Japanese style bath and showers. Bicycle rental. No curfew!!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: least expensive

Phone: +81-3-3873-0343
Directions: 2-26-13 Nihonzutumi,
Taitou Ku,
TOKYO

FAX: 03-3873-1358
Website: www.newkoyo.com/

This is one of the oldest hotels in Tokyo and offers a high standard of service at a moderate price. I stayed at the hotel for New Years evening for only 15,000 yen (Double Room). The normal rates for a double room are slightly higher but if you book early (they offer an internet booking service that details any special deals available) you are likely to be able to get a room much cheaper.

Single= 18,000 Yen
Double= 12,000-26,000 Yen
Twin= 12,000-26,000 Yen
Triple= 30,000 Yen

Unique Qualities: Located right next to Tokyo Tower. Excellent views of the tower! Centrally located close to shopping and nightlife areas. Easily accessible by train or taxi.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: +81-3-3432-1111
Directions: 3-1, Shibakoen 3-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-8560
Website: www.princehotelsjapan.com
Other Contact: Fax: +81-3-3434-5551

I didn't have to pay for my few nights here as I was a guest of the Japanese Government but The Keio Plaza is definately an EXPENSIVE hotel!

Single: 25,000-35,000 Yen
Twin/Double: 27,000-38,000 Yen
Triple: 36,000-42,000 Yen
Suite: 80,000-250,000 Yen
Service Charge 10%
Tax 5%

Unique Qualities: The Keio Plaza has huge conference rooms which was where I spent most of my time. The view of the Metropolitan Building was fantastic!
There are high speed internet connections available, TV (with English channels free!), Restaurants and Bars and you can earn frequent flyer miles staying here. (see the website for details).

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: +81-3-3344-011
Directions: 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku, TOKYO 160-8330

Across the road from the Metropolitan Government Buildings.
Website: www.keioplaza.com
Other Contact: Fax: +81-3-3345-8269