Sgl. from ¥13,000, Dbl. from ¥20,000.
—Ten minutes from Ikebukuro Station. [M-18]
HOTEL METROPOLITAN—A newer hotel trying to bring a touch of elegance to Ikebukuro.
1-6-1 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku. Tel: 3980-1 111. Fax: 3980-5600.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥14,000, Dbl. from ¥18,500.
—Three minutes from Ikebukuro Station. [M-18]
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IKEBUKURO CENTER CITY HOTEL
2-62-14 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku. Tel: 3985-1311. Fax: 3980-7001.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥5,500, Dbl. from ¥9,500.
—Four minutes from Ikebukuro Station. [M-18]
Shinagawa
TAKANAWA PRINCE HOTEL—Prince Hotel chain. Considered discreetly elegant by the Japanese. Quiet atmosphere, lovely garden.
3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3447-1111. Fax: 3446-0849.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥19,000, Dbl. from ¥23,000, Japanese-style from ¥44,000.
—Swimming pool (summer only), ten minutes from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
NEW TAKANAWA PRINCE HOTEL—Recent addition to the Takanawa Prince.
3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3442-1 111. Fax:3444-1234.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥20,000, Dbl. from ¥27,000.
—All rooms have a private balcony, swimming pool (summer only), five minutes from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL—Prince Hotel chain. This hotel adjoins a sports center that includes tennis courts and bowling facilities. A new thirty-nine story annex, with 1,736 rooms, dwarfs the original building now.
4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3440-1 111. Fax: 3441-7092.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥8,400, Dbl. from ¥13,000.
—Five minutes from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
TAKANAWA KEIKYU HOTEL—Convenient, new business hotel.
4-10-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3443-1211. Fax: 3443-1221.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥10,000, Dbl. from ¥14,000.
—Two minutes from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
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HOTEL PACIFIC
3-13-3 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3445-6711. Fax: 3445-5137.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥20,500, Dbl. from ¥23,000.
—Five minutes from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
KEIHIN HOTEL
4-10-20 Takanawa, Minato-ku. Tel: 3449-5711. Fax: 3441-7230.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥8,415, Dbl. from ¥14,300.
—One minute from Shinagawa Station. [M-36]
HOTEL SANJOEN
2-23 Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 3779-1010. Fax: 3779-4070.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥10,000, Dbl. from ¥18,000.
—Two minutes from Meguro Station. [M-19]
NEW OTANI INN TOKYO
1-6-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 3779-9111. Fax: 3779-9181.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥13,000, Dbl. from ¥27,000.
—One minute from Osaki Station, [off Map]
Meguro—Ebisu
MIYAKO HOTEL TOKYO—Affiliated with the famous Miyako Hotel in Kyoto, not particularly convenient but quiet and nice.
1-1-50 Shiroganedai, Minato-ku. Tel: 3447-3111. Fax: 3447-3133.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥18,000, Dbl. from ¥23,000, Japanese-style ¥22,000.
—Health facilities, twenty minutes from Meguro Station. [M-19]
THE WESTIN TOKYO—Newly opened in Yebisu Garden Place. Classical European-style interiors, big rooms with high ceilings.
1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku. Tel: 5423-7000. Fax: 5423-7600.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥28,000, Dbl. from ¥30,000.
—Five minutes from Ebisu Station. [M-20]
MECURO CAJOEN—The old Cajoen Ryokan was rebuilt as a super-spacious luxury hotel. Remaining of the old building are the Japanese baroque wedding hall and meeting rooms.
1-8-1 Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 3491-4111. Fax: 5434-3931.
Rates: Dbl. from ¥70,000, Japanese rooms from ¥90,000, double occupancy.
—Three-minute walk from Meguro Station. [M-19]
GAJOEN KANK OHOTEL- Aneccentric older hotel with an interesting blend of Western and Japanese interiors. Formerly associated with the Meguro Gajoen Ryokan next door.
1-8-1 Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 3491-0111. Fax: 3495-2450.
Rates: Sgl. ¥10,197, Dbl. ¥17,926 (incl. tax).
—Five minutes from Meguro Station. [M-19]
Ochanomizu—Kudan
HILLTOP HOTEL—Called Yama no ue or "Top of the hill," this charming older hotel is famous for its history of being a favorite of writers and artists.
1-1 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3293-2311. Fax: 3233-4567
Rates: Sgl. from ¥13,000, Dbl. from ¥21,000.
—Five minutes from Ochanomizu Station. [M-15]
KUDAN KAIKAN HOTEL—This Meiji-period building houses a hotel and concert hall. Ask for a room facing the Imperial Palace.
1-6-5 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3261-5521. Fax: 3221-7238.
Rates: Sgl. from ¥8,034, Dbl. from ¥14,935, Japanese-style ¥12,296 for one, ¥17,304 for three (incl. tax).
—Two minutes from Kudanshita Station. [M-17]
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