Even the name of the Imperial Hotel suggests opulence and luxury. Guests expecting the finest quality service and facilities will not be disappointed by this traditional hotel with its venerable history.
Fountain with Imperial Hotel in Background
The Imperial Hotel was originally opened in 1880 as a place for Western guests visiting the aristocracy to stay. It is conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo, just south of the Imperial Palace, next to Hibiya Park and the Ginza shopping area. In 1923 a new building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and though it no longer exists, some of the furniture and ornaments can be found throughout the current building. The stunning entrance was painstakingly relocated to the Meiji-mura museum. The Wright building surprisingly survived the fire bombings of WWII and was requisitioned by the US occupying forces before returning its function as a hotel, but was replaced by a modern structure in the 1980s.
Imperial Palace @ Meiji Mura
Now there are over 10 high-class restaurants and lounges. Many serve Japanese food, but there is also a world-class French restaurant.The executive service area is an entire wing devoted to conference rooms, computer work stations, and even a sound-proof music room. The fitness center, pool, and saunas are worthy of any spa, with complementary towels, slitters, robes, and even training wear available for guests.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo Lobby
A stay at the Imperial Hotel is expensive, but the elegance, amenities, and service warrant the price. The location is excellent, an is less than a 5-minute walk from the JR Yurakocho Station and several subway stations: Ginza, Uchisaiwaicho, and Hibiya. It is worth splurging and enjoying a slice of Tokyo history. The English website is: http://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/e/tokyo
Imperial Hotel Tokyo Double Bed Room
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帝国ホテル, “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo”, 結婚披露宴
Address: 100-8558 Tokyo Prefecture, Chiyoda-ku Uchisaiwai-cho 1-1-1
Night View from Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
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neepster &
ivva,
yisris
