8-13-1 GINZA
First Class Modern Hotel
90 kms to the airport (narita international airport)
18 kms to the airport (haneda airport)
4 minute walk to the nearest metro station (shimbashi (ginza line))
1 km to the nearest station (shimbashi)
1 km to the nearest fair site (tokyo international forum)
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locationThe hotel is located between the famous Ginza area and the newly developed Shiodome area. It is a five minutes walk from Shimbashi station, JR Yamanote Line, useful for accessing major areas in Tokyo. The Yurikamome Line connects guests to the Tokyo BigSight exhibition center. The Kabuki Theatre, Tsukiji market, department stores in Ginza and Hamarikyu garden are within walking distance from the hotel.
roomsAll rooms are medium with modern decor, and equipped with the latest facilities such as high-speed internet access, a liquid crystal display television, video-on demand system and a room-safe which is able to contain a notebook size personal computer. All the beds are "Serta", one of the most famous bed factories in the USA. Bathrooms are small but in good condition with unique bath amenities. Due to the location above 17th floor, night illumination of Tokyo metropolitan is available through large window from rooms.
restaurantThe restaurant located on the 16th floor provides Italian menu with fresh food, some organic vegetables and a wide selection of wines. Some seats can be used as lounge with low table and sofa and the space looks no border from lobby next to the restaurant. Diners can enjoy fantastic view of Tokyo bay as well as stylish design restaurant atmosphere. The bar is located on the other side of the building, facing Ginza district. On the contrary to the hypermodern interior of other parts of the hotel, the bar is cozy space with a wooden counter.
exteriorA modern, 25-storey grey building. Only the entrance and elevator hall are located on the ground floor. The higher ten floors are for the hotel and 15th and lower floors are occupied by a leading Japanese company, Ricoh. The name signs of both the hotel and the hosted company are on the top of the building.
lobbyThe lobby is located on the 16th floor. After the elevator hall that looks like a modern art galley, guests will face a breathtaking view of skyscrapers, Tokyo tower and Tokyo bay from its two dimension big windows. The lobby space is like a sophisticated big living room rather than a hotel lobby due to the low-rise large sofa, table, earth colors fabric and mushroom shape lamps.
generalThe interior was designed by Piero Lissoni, a well-known Italian designer. The modern but cozy atmosphere with earth colors is maintained thoroughly from the entrance on the ground floor to the corner of guest rooms and the dining. This First class hotel is suitable for passengers who would like to enjoy stylish life day and night at the modern design hotel, located in Ginza, the most famous and sophisticated shopping area in Japan. (06/07 HT)
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