Andon Ryokan vs InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Andon Ryokan scores slightly higher than The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo. Andon Ryokan has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 10 publications like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Andon Ryokan
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2-34-10 Nihonzutsumi, Taito, Tokyo 111-0021
From $70 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Creative types and clued-up travellers all gather at the Andon."
Concierge
"Designed by an architecture professor from Tokyo's Waseda University, Andon offers friendly Japanese-style accommodation at very low rates."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"About 2km north of Asakusa in the Sanya area, the minimalist and modern Andon Ryokan is fabulously designed in form and function."
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DK Eyewitness
"Enjoy the free tea and coffee here while taking in the compact design of this ultramodern ryokan."
Time Out
"It bills itself as ‘Tokyo's first designer ryokan’, but you'd probably do better to think of Andon as a high-end backpacker hostel."
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InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
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2-16-1 Konan, 26-32F Shinagawa East One Tower, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 108-8282
From $175 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Watch the Shinkansen come and go from this chic eyrie, located from 26 floors up in one of the new brace of towers next to the station."
Frommer's
"The Strings has many things working in its favor, including its affiliations with InterContinental and ANA... and its location just a short walk from Shinagawa Station."
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Fodor's
"Beautifully blending modernity with traditional Japanese aesthetics, the Strings is Shinagawa's top-tier hotel."
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Lonely Planet
"Take in the views of Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge in this serene, lofty space designed by award-winning architect Terry McGinnity."
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DK Eyewitness
"Located on the 26th floor, this hotel has scenic views of Odaiba Island and Rainbow Bridge."