86%Ryokan Ryumeikan-Honten

It's just one of the many business hotels you find in Japan, sometimes called "Ryokan" to attract foreign tourists. The area is boring business environment, but central and easy to reach from Tokyo station. The room was clean and o.k..

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by jbernsdorf2922 – posted on Apr 8, 2008

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1) It's actually a nice hotel, with a traditional on-the-floor-style bedroom. The singles are *huge* (for Tokyo). 2) This is really a Japanese hotel--not a hostel. I spoke to no fewer than five different staff members in the three days I sayed. Only one spoke English beyond being able to... more 1) It's actually a nice hotel, with a traditional on-the-floor-style bedroom. The singles are *huge* (for Tokyo). 2) This is really a Japanese hotel--not a hostel. I spoke to no fewer than five different staff members in the three days I sayed. Only one spoke English beyond being able to bill--this isn't an issue, but it's different than your traditional hostel. 3) There is no English on the front door, so be sure to bring that excellent map from their web site, because you are unlikely to recognize the stylized Kanji in front. It is in a fairly convenient location, and (like most places in Tokyo) is close to numerous food offerings. 4) If you have a lot of heavy luggage, ask for a first-floor room. There is no guest elevator! 5) I never figured out the breakfast. Is it included? Don't know, and too hard to ask. Did find that you have to book the breakfast ahead of time, even though the restaurant is attached to the hotel. . .close

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by walst – posted on Jul 14, 2006

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I really liked the japanese style rooms. I will encourage any person visiting Japan to spend at least 2 nites in a japanese style hotel. Staff was very riendly but struggled speaking english. Its very quite and perfect for a gettaway from the busy city. You are close to the station and you can... more I really liked the japanese style rooms. I will encourage any person visiting Japan to spend at least 2 nites in a japanese style hotel. Staff was very riendly but struggled speaking english. Its very quite and perfect for a gettaway from the busy city. You are close to the station and you can get anywhere within 5-15 minutes on the tubeclose

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by Stali3954 – posted on Sep 26, 2005

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The Ryokan was in an excellent location. The room definitely had the feel of a tradtitional ryokan but the inn had more the feeling of a hotel. It was very clean and nice and the perfect quiet break from the hostels.

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by bethan8464 – posted on Mar 18, 2005

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mean staff, unhelpful, barely discernable english...otherwise...ok experience

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by Mikegatta1899 – posted on Jan 15, 2005

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Extraordinary good value. Classy central city ryokan.

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by thayd – posted on Nov 21, 2004

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