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THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC vs Shibuya Granbell hotel

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC ranks slightly better than Shibuya Granbell hotel. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC is ranked #29 in Tokyo with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Time Out.

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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Shibuya Granbell hotel
Shibuya Granbell hotel
7 / 10
15 - 17 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031
From $70 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A hip atmosphere... Certainly fun."
Concierge Concierge
"Affordable boutique hotels are hard to come by in Tokyo, especially ones as artfully designed as the Granbell Hotel in Shibuya."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Location, location, location—that's the Granbell, and with a minimalist pop-art style to boot." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the city’s few boutique hotels, the Granbell is a step up from your average business hotel, though it’s priced about the same." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This cheerful hotel with a calm atmosphere is only a short walk from Shibuya Station. Double and single rooms have light furnishings and colors."
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