I have been to Tokyo many times and I know that on the whole hotels there are quite expensive, similar to hotels in NYC, London and HK. Luckily, we found a really good deal online for the Akasaka Prince hotel, so we decided to give it a go. I have stayed in many hotels in Shinjuku before, so it was nice to stay in a different and less touristy area for a change. This hotel is huge but surprisingly it doesn't feel like a touristy hotel. We took the 'limousine bus' from the airport because it stopped right in front of the hotel, so it was more convenient than taking the train even though it probably took longer.
The service at reception area was efficient and professional but not particularly warm. The room itself was really big and the view was amazing since we paid a bit extra to be on the top floors! The decor is quite strange with white plastic furnishings dominating the room and the bathroom. It has a '70s Stanley Kubrick film set' feel to it, but it does look better in reality than in the photos. The bathroom had all the amenities you would need, as well as the famous electronic toilets that you would only encounter in Japan.
We did not eat in the restaurants because there are many good and cheaper local ones nearby. However we did go to the bar and had some cocktails... the view was great but probably less spectacular and not as hip as the Park Hyatt bar. We found the location very convenient, actually the hotel is only a few minutes away from the subway station, so I am not sure why one of the reviewers complaint about the distance between the hotel and the station.
On the whole, we were quite satisfied with our stay at this hotel. It is not a 5-star hotel, but for the price and location, it is very good value for money esp. in a city like Tokyo. P.S. Do remember to shop around for deals because you could be paying the 'official rate' and this would cost you a lot more!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Museums / Cultural / Historical sites