Tokyo is one of the most expensive hotel markets in the world, which is understandable, given the cost of wages and real estate in the city. Like all fine hotels in Japan, the Conrad Tokyo charges top dollar for a room, but with its luxuriously appointed rooms, central location, and impeccable service, staying there made Read More
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Eager to Stay at Karaksa Hotel in Osaka and Kyoto
Last year, I was scouring the internet for good hotels in Osaka and Kyoto for my three-night trip. Well, both cities are short of international chain hotels, and their rates can be quite pricey, so my choices were mostly local chain and independent properties with Japanese-style rooms. Personally, I’ve no problem with these compact rooms, Read More
Premier Hotel Tsubaki Sapporo: Great Rooms, Excellent Service
In my three days in Sapporo, Hokkaido, I had the pleasure of staying at Premier Hotel Tsubaki Sapporo, a five-star property that boasts of 322 guestrooms, as well as six restaurants and bars. Aside from its ideal location, its rooms and service lived up to my expectations. LOCATION The hotel is located a kilometer away Read More