Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
I see no reason to avoid roppongi. I've stayed there many times. If you are worried about safety, don't be.
There is an area with a lot of nightclubs that you might want to avoid at night if it's not your scene, but that's just because it's loud and obnoxious, and you will be hassled to go into nightclubs. But it's absolutely not dangerous. Tokyo is probably the safest city I've ever been to.
While that area is close to the hotel, it is a bit of a walk (maybe 5 min) so it's not like you will have to walk through it to get to/from your hotel.
The restaurants in the GH are overpriced (I don't recommend them) but there are many, many, many good restaurants within walking distance, ranging from very cheap (but still good) to high-end fine dining. The concierge can help you (email before you arrive if you are worried). If you want high-end Western food, l'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is in the mall attached to the hotel and is excellent and worth the money IMO. If you want Japanese food there are too many options to list but if you narrow it down a bit people can give recommendations.
Ginza is fine. There is some good food there but the whole area is kind of boring.
The night clubs in Roppongi are tame compared to the “rowdiness” of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, where you will really be “hassled” and be “invited” into the many interesting strip clubs there
As stated previously, I love L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon which is nearly attached to the hotel but reservation is a must! The restaurants in the GH are expensive (this is Tokyo after all) but not overpriced, IMO. I had a wonderful Kobe steak there and my wife had the broiled lobster which was also superb! The Japanese sushi place is indeed expensive.
Agree that there are very many excellent restaurants within easy walking distance. And the Ichiran ramen not too far away is a can’t miss!