The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic opened in December 2018 with an amazing location mere steps away from the iconic Ginza intersection, as well as meters away from Yurakucho, Hibiya, and Marunouchi.
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Gate Hotel Tokyo offers guests 6 room types, starting with Modest at 20 square meters which fits a double bed and a desk. For Japanese standards, this is already large for one person and comfortable for 2 adults.
Essential is the next category up with 24 to 26 square meter rooms having either a double bed or two twin beds. Essential Twin rooms can connect.
Classy rooms offer a king bed, two kinds of twin bedrooms, or a triple with 3 twin beds in a 36 square meter space. There is also a “Universal” room for persons with disabilities. Classy Twin rooms can connect to each other. Starting at this Classy category and up, all bathrooms have two sinks and enclosed toilets which are great when sharing a room.
If you are seeking the luxury of spaciousness, Canopy rooms have a large canopy king bed in a 44 square meter space while Luxe rooms are two twin beds in a 42 square meter space and a king bed in a larger 52 square meter room.
For the ultimate luxury and a most unique feature of an outdoor jacuzzi in the middle of Ginza, book the Suite which takes up 73 square meters on the 13th/top floor of the hotel. Aside from the outdoor jacuzzi, the suite has a sitting/dining area, a bedroom with two twin beds, and 1.5 baths including an additional enclosed toilet.
Room amenities include a Nespresso machine with complimentary capsules, an electric pot and complimentary black and green tea packs, complimentary bottled water refilled each day, and two piece pajamas to enjoy during your stay (and if you love it so much you can purchase a set).
Bathroom amenities include a weight scale and hair dryer as well as complimentary toiletries replenished each day such as a hair brush, toothbrush, razor, shower cap, cotton set, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and moisturizer.
For all-day dining, walk around the lobby to the hotel restaurant, Anchor Tokyo. Guests can feast on a limited buffet featuring fruits and vegetables as well as one main course with a choice of eggs benedict, pancakes, or french toast for 3,300 yen per person.
The restaurant also has a lunch and dinner menu with set courses and a la carte items. In lieu of not having room service, the restaurant is open to hotel guests 24 hours a day. Anchor Tokyo also features a small bar area with premium drinks, champagne, and draft beer. Note, prices are marked up higher as you would expect in a hotel restaurant and bar.
For a dinner splurge, make reservations at the hotel’s top floor restaurant, Teppanyaki Yasuma featuring a 6-seater counter and 1 private room for up to 8 guests. Set menus start at 18,000 yen per person.
By Train
– Exit C1 at Ginza Station from Hibiya Line and Marunouchi Line. (Note: this is the underground entrance to the hotel that directly connects from Ginza Station.)
– Exit A1 at Hibiya Station from Hibiya Line and Chiyoda Line
– Exit D7 at Hibiya Station from Toei Mita Line
– Exit D7 at Yurakucho Station from Yurakucho Line
– Ginza Exit at Yurakucho Station from Keihintohoku Line
By Bullet Train
– From Tokyo Station take the Yamanote Line to Yurakucho Station
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– From Tokyo Station take the Marunouchi Line to Ginza Station
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– Get a taxi from Tokyo Station to the hotel (about 600 yen for a 5-minute drive)
By Car or Taxi
– Note that there is no hotel parking available nor a driveway for drop-offs/pick-ups
– Side streets are safe for drop-offs with luggages
– There is a Taxi Stand right in front of the hotel
From Haneda Airport
– Airport Limousine Bus to Ginza Station or Peninsula Hotel Tokyo. Then cross the street with your luggages.
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– By Train, take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa Station and transfer to the Yamanote Line to Yurakucho Station.
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– Get a taxi or Uber from Haneda directly to the hotel for about 6,700 yo 7,800 yen depending on the time of day.
From Narita Airport
– Take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station and transfer to the Yamanote Line to Yurakucho Station
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– Take the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori Station and transfer to the Yamanote Line to Yurakucho Station
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– Take the Bus (either Airport Limousine Bus/Access Narita/Tokyo Shuttle) to Ginza Station. If you have heavy bags, consider taking the Airport Limousine Bus to the Tokyo City Air Terminal and getting a taxi to the hotel for about 1,500 yen.
– Full payment at time of check-in
– Check-in at 2 pm; Check out at 11 am
– 2-hour extension to 1 pm for an additional 3,080 yen
– 4-hour extension to 3 pm for an additional 6,050 yen
– Check out past 3 pm and pay the full price for a night’s stay
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