This is my third trip to Tokyo, but the first where I couldn't stay with family or friends. So, I looked online to find a reasonably priced hotel close to the Four Seasons, where a friend was getting married.

The Rihga Royal was US$165 per night, and much larger than I expected. Our room was probably 600 square feet, as large as my friend's apartment, and larger than my brother in law's. The hotel was very Western style, though the tea and instant hot water were a nice Japanese touch. The staff was attentive, helping us with our bags and to flag down taxis. (We do not speak Japanese and it was fine.)

The hotel has a shuttle to the metro Takananababa (sp?) station, though we usually walked <10 minutes to Waseda station. We didn't eat in the hotel, so I can't comment on the restaurants.

The room showed signs of age, a worn carpet here, a worn couch there. But the sheets and towels were in excellent condition and our tenth floor room was very quiet. There is nothing particularly special about this hotel. But, it was at least $400 a night cheaper than the Four Seasons, and a fine place to sleep. Perhaps if we were there a week later, we would have enjoyed a view of the cherry blossoms in the park from our room.