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THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC vs Palace Hotel Tokyo

Palace Hotel Tokyo and THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Palace Hotel Tokyo is the choice of most professionals compared to THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC. Palace Hotel Tokyo comes in at #9 in Tokyo with approval from 15 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.

THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC
7 / 10
2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 111-0034
From $147 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This relative newcomer presents a certain stylish flair, starting from the entrance, where an elevator whisks you up 13 floors to the beautiful, glass-walled lobby." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 137 contemporary guest rooms have a fresh, up-to-date look, with tasteful, simple decor and sleek bathrooms. There are scenic city views from the hotel's 13th-floor reception area." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The once-scruffy downtown district of Asakusa seems to be going upmarket these days – no more so than with the opening of this plush, Shigeru Uchida-designed hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The hotel’s architecture and interior focus on art and clean design." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Good value if you want a stylish stay in an atmospheric corner of eastern Tokyo." Full review
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Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo
8 / 10
1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture 100-0005
From $379 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smaller and a touch less pricey than its rival, the Imperial, this top-end hotel overlooking the palace gardens is another Tokyo institution."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Reopened in 2012 following a full reconstruction, the Palace Hotel has a handsome, refined look that sets the stage for a luxury experience." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Reopened in 2012 following a massive three-year renovation, the Palace Hotel now has an ambience to match its prime location across the street from the Imperial Palace."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"With one of the best hotel locations in Tokyo, this serenely quiet, oldfashioned establishment has spacious rooms offering superb views of the Imperial Palace."
Time Out Time Out
"Not to be confused with the previous, ’60s-era Palace Hotel, this glistening new development opened in 2012, boasting 290 spacious suites and a fancy spa with views of the Imperial Palace Gardens." Full review
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