Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo

Ryumeikan is a solid and safe hotel, conveniently located across the street from Tokyo Station. The reception is located on the top (15^th) floor.
I’ve had the pleasure staying at this economical hotel on two trips. On my most recent trip I had my pocketwifi delivered to front desk a day before my arrival and during checkin, without having to say anything, they had it ready to hand over.
Service is outstanding. Everyone is friendly and helpful.
During both occasions, I chose the Forus room which has some pretty cool features. A comfort sleep system set-​up. «The system created by Panasonic is one that ensures pleasant sleep by creating a sleeping environment with lights, sounds, and vibrations.»
The only thing that keeps me from wanting to stay here for a week is that the room had no natural light coming in. For longer stays, I recommend a bigger room with window views.
Wifi is good and each room has an air-​cleaner with humidifier. Bathroom is stocked with everything you need: razor, makeup cleaner, comb, tooth brushes, toothpaste, products from Sheisido, green tea shampoo, conditioner and bath wash, etc. This hotel is great and very beneficial for business travel. You basically just need a change of clothes.
If you are coming straight to Tokyo it’s best to take the Narita Express (NEX) directly to Tokyo Station. It should take about an hour. Tickets can be purchased at the airport. If you have a pre-​purchased Japan Rail Pass, please note that your ride on the NEX is included.
What you need to know:
– Most economical rooms do not have sky view windows. Will be blocked by building wall.
– Forus room include great complimentary amenities like (Nespresso, tea, water, mini fridge and rice crackers)
– Daimaru department store attached to Tokyo Station
– Has ice machines on certain floors
– Vending machine are available for beverages
– Coin operated laundry machines
– English friendly staff
– No closet, small section to hang clothes
– Sleeping yukata/​pjs and slippers are provided in each room (common at most hotels in Japan)
– A unique offering are toe separators to stretch those tired feet from a long flight.

We stayed at Ryumeikan for 8 nights in March 2016. We really appreciate the services and hospitality offered by the staff. They were friendly and assisted with number of restaurant reservations. The room (although small) was very cozy and clean. The acoustics of the hotel was nice. The amenities were excellent. The guests were friendly and respectful! There are two washing machines and dryers available (on 10^th and 12^th floor).
The location is great, walking distance to Tokyo JR station and Metro (Nihonbashi station). Price was decent, didn’t cost me an arm or a leg. I would stay here again!

A bit expensive, but worth the price. My favorite hotel in Tokyo. Not as fancy as the Shangri-​La, but as well located as the Shangri-​La. Nice restaurant on the ground level and the at the highest floor.
Many international business/​leisure customers, and could be a little noisy depending on who your neighbors are.
Time and agin, I keep coming back here on a business trip!

After being awake over 30 hrs and landing at 430 am, we were hoping for an early check in for 2 prepaid rooms around 10 am if it was possible but they were full. They are by the books and say we must wait until 2pm even though more than 20 couples (not even exaggerating) have already checked out from 9am-​12pm while we sat in the lobby. All we want to do is sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. lol. So they had 4 people dozing off in the lobby during our 6 hour lobby wait until we got checked in. The front desk staff is friendly but not accommodating in the hotel industry sense where all other hotels I have checked into did not make me wait 6 hours for the first available room.
We got to our room and I was very underwhelmed with the size. Its basically a full sized firm mattress bed (with one foam pillow and one sobakawa pillow) and a desk with a walkway in between. There is no dresser, no drawers, no closet, no storage space whatsoever. They do offer three hangers on a hook on the wall by the door and a short coat rack that i felt took up valuable floor space in this tiny room. We are fine with living out of the suitcase… if only they had enough room to open your luggages without playing Tetris with the luggage, furniture and spouse in the valuable walkway real estate. Two people cannot walk in the walkway at the same time. The bathroom is like a cruise ship bathroom where everything is basically right up against each other: toilet right against the sink, which is right against the deep Japanese soaking tub. The amenities provided in the bathroom were pretty cool. I’ve never seen a full line of facial cleanser/​moisturizers offered in a hotel before.
This hotel is super convenient across from the Tokyo station and is very clean.

Hotel Ryumeikan has a convenient location which is just a few blocks away from Tokyo Station. It’s a very modern looking hotel and occupies the top portion of its building. In fact, you’ll even need to take the elevator up to one of the upper floors to get to the reception desk. There you’ll be greeted by a friendly English capable speaking staff, giving out warm towels and checking you in.
I love the rooms. Despite being an average Japanese hotel room size (small), everything is super high tech for your convenience. From the shower with 5 different setting knobs, Nespresso machine, bedside console with additional controls for all the interior lights, to the motion sensing/​auto flushing/​seat warming toilet.

As others have mentioned, the hotel is in a great location. It is a relatively short walk to Tokyo Station, which is great for travel, eating and shopping. Tokyo station is home to many shops including many great ramen places. It’s a great central station that allows to you easily travel. In addition, the Narita express stops here which makes for easy travel when coming in from Narita.
Location aside, the hotel was amazing for us. I e-​mailed them a few weeks prior to our stay to ask for restaurant reservations. They were able to secure reservations for us at two places that are tough to book. I mentioned in my email that the dinner reservations were to celebrate our engagement. They remembered this small detail in the email and surprised us with a small engagement gift. It was gestures like this that made the hotel stay special.
In addition, they were quick to respond when we had an issue with one of our overseas electronic appliance. The hotel itself provides a ton of amenities and supplies (toothbrushes, hairbrushes, shaving cream etc).
The hotel itself is on the upper levels of a building with the lobby being on the 15^th floor. Our room was on the 12^th floor, which means when entering the building, you rarely ever need to re-​visit the lobby until checkout. A keycard gives you access to only your floor. However, the lobby does provide a computer and a place to print things if you need to. Each floor of the hotel has a small room with an ice machine, vending machines, and coin operated washer/​dryer. For a few hundred yen you could wash a decent amount of your clothing. It was convenient if Tokyo is a part of a longer trip.
The rooms were small but then again this is Asia. The beds were great and comfortable. We appreciated the many outlets in the room and the cleanliness. The showers were also the best hotel showers I’ve ever experienced. They pressure was almost too strong.
Long story short, the staff here are incredible and helpful. The hotel is clean and comfortable. The location is great. Highly recommended!

Tokyo being one of the most expensive cities in the World. It is not an easy task to find decent affordable centrally located hotels at a good price. Of course you can stay in hostels or even a «capsule’ hotel, but I guess I am a little too «old» for that.
Hotel Ryumeikan located 10 minute walk from Tokyo Station. So if you are using Narita Express, it is super convenient! And Keisei bus stop to Narita is almost right in front of the hotel. There are also tons of restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance! If not one can hop on the subway or even JR that would take you to rest of Japan.
Check in process was simple and the staff has good command of English if you cannot speak the Japanese.
My single room FORUS-​A «Discovery» has all the amenities that made me happy. Nespresso Machines, Shisedo skin care, Toothbrush, brush, comb, cotton & cotton tip set, body towel, shower cap, hair bands, Triple C shampoo/​conditioner/​body soap, nightwear, free bottle of water, kettle and more. So I basically just need to bring a change of clothes and I am all set!
Room is adequate in size for single and quite roomy for Tokyo standard. I love all the modern gadgets that makes my stay interesting and comfortable. air purification system with humidifier?! Comfort Sleep system?
I also love the self serve laundry service 200 Yen per wash and 100 Yen per drying. I wish all the hotels has that available!
Book 30 days in advance and it is 30% off rack rate.
Now I know where to stay next time when I am doing a stopover in Tokyo again!

A great experience, and well located within a half block of Shinjuku train station. Service was impeccable, and attention is paid to the fine details. For example, immediately after check-​in, we received a personally delivered, complimentary Shiseido sampler. The wardrobe held a takefumi, bamboo massager, and the complimentary nightshirt, kimono and obi was replaced for each evening. The pattern on the kimono was specifically designed for the well appointed hotel. Astute marketing is subtly present — A postcard with an award winning design is offered on the nightstand to send to a recipient of your choice. The house will pay the postage to anywhere in the world.