Hotels and eating breakfast in Tokyo
Jun 17, 2012, 7:34 am
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I agree with that assessment. My day trip to Matsushima was just barely feasible and got me back to Tokyo at 10PM, and I would definitely stay overnight if I were going to Hiroshima and beyond, at least if I wanted to see anything besides train stations in any of those places.
Jun 17, 2012, 5:05 pm
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Your information was very helpful. I think I am going to go with the Shinagawa prince hotel. I understand that rooms will be small. But it looks like they are modern and the bathrooms and showers will work. So I would be happy with this kind of set up.
I understand that the breakfast set up will be different in Japan.
I understand that the breakfast set up will be different in Japan.
I usually pop a banana in my bag for lunch and then stop in the food hall of the department store just outside Shinagawa station to pick up dinner - there are lots of options here for take-away food and in the evening the prices drop rapidly.
Audrey
Jun 18, 2012, 3:44 pm
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Is there a website for dormy inns?
I saw a nice review of one near the Kyoto train station. I might want to explore them too. If I can use there website and make a cancel on day of arrival reservation.
Jun 18, 2012, 6:46 pm
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You might also want to think about staying near Ueno station, from which several Shinkansen lines depart. Ueno is an interesting neighborhood (moreso, IMO, than the neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity of either Tokyo or Shinagawa stations), and you'll have a choice of several hotels in yourt price range. For those shinkansen departing from Tokyo and which don't stop at Ueno, it's an easy 7-minute ride on the Yamanote Line from Ueno to Tokyo.
Jun 25, 2012, 12:47 am
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You might also want to think about staying near Ueno station, from which several Shinkansen lines depart. Ueno is an interesting neighborhood (moreso, IMO, than the neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity of either Tokyo or Shinagawa stations), and you'll have a choice of several hotels in yourt price range. For those shinkansen departing from Tokyo and which don't stop at Ueno, it's an easy 7-minute ride on the Yamanote Line from Ueno to Tokyo.
On the note of buffets, if your manhood can handle it, you should try a cake buffet. They mainly cater to high school girls and young women, but they also have all you can eat delicious cake, in a variety of fancy forms.
(Edit: I just noticed I necroed this thread; sorry about that, you can just ignore this.)
Jun 25, 2012, 8:21 am
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If you stay in Ueno, you really know that you're in Japan, as opposed to the Generic International Business Land of Shinagawa.
I haven't investigated the breakfast offerings of the various hotels there, but an increasing number of business hotels offer *something* in the morning, and on my recent trip, I noticed more and more bakeries and coffee shops that offer a low-priced light breakfast.
I haven't investigated the breakfast offerings of the various hotels there, but an increasing number of business hotels offer *something* in the morning, and on my recent trip, I noticed more and more bakeries and coffee shops that offer a low-priced light breakfast.
Jun 25, 2012, 8:54 am
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I do like the prince hotels
I signed up for the frequent stay program. Since this is my first visit I'm looking for a hotel that will be a decent home base where I can get a breakfast that I am comfortable with. For lunch and dinner I look forward to trying Japanese cuisine.
Perhaps as I become more comfortable I'll be more open minded about the Japanese style breakfast.
Thanks for the cake buffet info. That sounds interesting. If my manhood is threatened I can exit stage left. Lol.
Perhaps as I become more comfortable I'll be more open minded about the Japanese style breakfast.
Thanks for the cake buffet info. That sounds interesting. If my manhood is threatened I can exit stage left. Lol.
Jun 25, 2012, 8:58 am
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Towers and sections of shinagawa prince hotel
I see that this hotel is huge. Once I Signed up for there program, I saw rates for 6 or 7 sections of the hotel. Which part is best? Which part to avoid at all costs?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 25, 2012, 6:44 pm
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If you get bored with Prince breakfast, and have about $20-$40 to splurge, there are several great breakfast options a short train ride away.
The luxury hotel breakfasts are the best, but also the most expensive.
Two regular restaurant breakfast options in Tokyo that I'd highly recommend are slightly cheaper:
Eggs 'n Things
http://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/menu/
bills
http://bills-jp.net/
Jun 25, 2012, 11:55 pm
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They have such a Japanese way of doing certain things that it really isn't fair to try and make a direct comparison to a US chain.
Jun 26, 2012, 12:50 am
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http://www.japanican.com/hotels/shis...1A11&ref=dormy
Jun 26, 2012, 1:02 am
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I haven't stayed there but have been to meet friends who were staying there. Have you checked TripAdvisor reviews which seem to cover different types of rooms? A quick glance suggests the Main Tower (especially upper floors) is good but the Annex and East(?) Towers are not so good.