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InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel vs HOSHINOYA Tokyo

Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo is preferred by most reviewers compared to HOSHINOYA Tokyo. The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 9 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
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
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Rough Guide 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 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Beautifully blending modernity with traditional Japanese aesthetics, the Strings is Shinagawa's top-tier hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located on the 26th floor, this hotel has scenic views of Odaiba Island and Rainbow Bridge."
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HOSHINOYA Tokyo
HOSHINOYA Tokyo
8 / 10
1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda 100-0004, Tokyo Prefecture
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Time Out Time Out
"Hoshinoya Tokyo is one of the capital's very few luxury ryokans...it promises to present a serious challenge to Tokyo's glut of luxury hotels, though a night's stay sure doesn't come cheap here." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"Set among the straight-laced skyscrapers in the city’s financial district, the property might not be one the loftier hotels in Tokyo, but what it lacks in height it makes up for in clever design." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The city’s first luxury five-star traditional ryokan inn." Full review
Departures Departures
"It’s in its own 17-story building with 84 rooms. There are guest lounges on every floor and the top floor actually has a hot spring." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The concept here is ‘a pagoda-like Japanese inn’ and there are just six guest rooms per floor." Full review
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