Shiodome or Shinjuku? Help.

Sikario · Aug 6, 2004, 08:09

Which is the better place to stay in Tokyo. I have found two hotels that I'm interested in. The Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku and the Park Hotel in Shiodome. I really like the area of Shinjuku but I want to stay in a high-rise hotel with great views of the city which the Park hotel seems to offer, it is also slightly cheaper.
Has anyone stayed in either hotel? What did you think?

Thanks.

Oh and before anyone mentions it - The Park Hyatt is way too expensive for me. I'd love to but I can't. lol

Arch · Aug 6, 2004, 08:23

damn your rich man to be staying in one of them anyways. I havent staying in one them
But i friend says the hilton one is really class

Maciamo · Aug 6, 2004, 08:52

Both are nice. Anyhow, they are only 20 apart from each other by underground, so you can easily visit both even the same day. Shiodome is next to Ginza, Tsukiji and Odaiba, while there isn't much right next to Shinjuku but Shinjuku.

thomas · Aug 6, 2004, 09:48

Originally Posted by Maciamo

Shiodome is next to Ginza, Tsukiji and Odaiba, while there isn't much right next to Shinjuku but Shinjuku.

Not to mention the terrific view over Tokyo Bay you'll enjoy in Shiodome...

Sikario · Aug 9, 2004, 23:25

Thanks for the help.

Having viewed many more pics of the Shiodome area I think I'm going for the Park Hotel. The views look amazing...!

What would be the easiest/cheapest route from Narita Airport to this area, how much would it cost?

Also are week long underground passes available, how much do they cost.

Thank you.

Mike Cash · Aug 10, 2004, 05:26

Anybody who can afford to stay in those hotels surely isn't going to go broke buying subway tickets at full price.

Sikario · Aug 10, 2004, 09:02

Both hotels weren't that different in price compared to any of the others when searching through them on expedia. There were 2 star hotels almost identical in price to the 4/5 star examples.

And plus, since I plan to go in October there isn't that much choice anyway.

Trust me, I'm not rich, infact I'm nowhere near being rich.

Maciamo · Aug 10, 2004, 09:06

Hilton Tokyo is one of the cheapest luxury hotel in town. Regular Internet rates are 18,000yen for 2 (so 9,000 each), but I expect it to be much less in "package tours".

Zero-sen · Aug 12, 2004, 18:41

I've booked a room in the Royal Park Shiodome too!! I'm arriving there late september. It looks to be a fantastic hotel!!

Sikario · Aug 14, 2004, 02:53

The Royal Park is a different hotel, it is next to the Park hotel. Very confusing. LOL

Zero-sen · Aug 17, 2004, 00:34

AHHH SO DESU!!! It's the Royal park shiodome for me. Better make sure i ask for the right hotel!!

Aug 6, 2004, 08:09	#1
Sikario Junior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 8	Shiodome or Shinjuku? Help. Which is the better place to stay in Tokyo. I have found two hotels that I'm interested in. The Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku and the Park Hotel in Shiodome. I really like the area of Shinjuku but I want to stay in a high-rise hotel with great views of the city which the Park hotel seems to offer, it is also slightly cheaper. Has anyone stayed in either hotel? What did you think? Thanks. Oh and before anyone mentions it - The Park Hyatt is way too expensive for me. I'd love to but I can't. lol

Aug 6, 2004, 08:52	#3
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Both are nice. Anyhow, they are only 20 apart from each other by underground, so you can easily visit both even the same day. Shiodome is next to Ginza, Tsukiji and Odaiba, while there isn't much right next to Shinjuku but Shinjuku. __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Aug 6, 2004, 09:48	#4
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Originally Posted by Maciamo Shiodome is next to Ginza, Tsukiji and Odaiba, while there isn't much right next to Shinjuku but Shinjuku. Not to mention the terrific view over Tokyo Bay you'll enjoy in Shiodome... __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

Aug 10, 2004, 05:26	#6
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Anybody who can afford to stay in those hotels surely isn't going to go broke buying subway tickets at full price. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

Aug 10, 2004, 09:02	#7
Sikario Junior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 8	Both hotels weren't that different in price compared to any of the others when searching through them on expedia. There were 2 star hotels almost identical in price to the 4/5 star examples. And plus, since I plan to go in October there isn't that much choice anyway. Trust me, I'm not rich, infact I'm nowhere near being rich. Last edited by Sikario; Aug 10, 2004 at 13:41.

Aug 6, 2004, 08:23	#2
Arch Recall Join Date: Jul 28, 2003 Location: Germany Age: 22 Posts: 447	damn your rich man to be staying in one of them anyways. I havent staying in one them But i friend says the hilton one is really class

Aug 9, 2004, 23:25	#5
Sikario Junior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 8	Thanks for the help. Having viewed many more pics of the Shiodome area I think I'm going for the Park Hotel. The views look amazing...! What would be the easiest/cheapest route from Narita Airport to this area, how much would it cost? Also are week long underground passes available, how much do they cost. Thank you.

Aug 10, 2004, 09:06	#8
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Hilton Tokyo is one of the cheapest luxury hotel in town. Regular Internet rates are 18,000yen for 2 (so 9,000 each), but I expect it to be much less in "package tours".

Aug 12, 2004, 18:41	#9
Zero-sen Regular Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2003 Age: 32 Posts: 63	Ha Ha Me Too!! I've booked a room in the Royal Park Shiodome too!! I'm arriving there late september. It looks to be a fantastic hotel!! __________________ SPECTRE: "Tango sighted; he's moving" JESTER : "He ain't movin now!!"

Aug 14, 2004, 02:53	#10
Sikario Junior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 8	The Royal Park is a different hotel, it is next to the Park hotel. Very confusing. LOL

Aug 17, 2004, 00:34	#11
Zero-sen Regular Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2003 Age: 32 Posts: 63	AHHH SO DESU!!! It's the Royal park shiodome for me. Better make sure i ask for the right hotel!!

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