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Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Hanakohro
Walk up Zakuro-zaka from Shinagawa Station and the first thing that registers is scale: 908 rooms rising into what the hotel calls an urban resort, complete with its own convention center and banquet hall big enough for a wedding party that doesn't yet know each other. Every room has a balcony, a detail most Tokyo towers skip entirely, so a Superior Corner King Room on a high floor turns into a private perch over Shinagawa rather than a sealed box with a view through glass. The location does the heavy lifting: five minutes downhill to Shinagawa's Shinkansen platforms, three minutes to a Toei subway station, and Haneda is fourteen minutes away on the rapid limited express, which makes this a hotel for people arriving with luggage and leaving with none. Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Meguro are close enough to walk to without planning the walk. Inside, there's a sauna, a steam room, and a seasonal outdoor pool for an extra charge, along with a spa and gym for anyone who wants to counter the jet lag before the first meeting. None of this suits someone chasing intimacy; with nearly a thousand rooms and a business center running conferences downstairs, this reads as a hotel for transit, trade shows, and group travel rather than a quiet weekend. But for a solo business trip or a family wanting a balcony and a train platform in the same five minutes, the Takanawa Hanakohro earns its five stars on logistics alone, and the view off that balcony is the one thing the hotel next door simply cannot offer. A 908-room urban resort above Shinagawa Station, five minutes from the Shinkansen, built around balconies that most Tokyo hotels skip. Suited to business travel and families moving fast, not to those chasing quiet.
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A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cards accepted
Visa, Jcb, Master Card, American Express, China Unionpay, Diners Club
Meals
Price of an additional breakfast: 3,740.00 JPY per person. Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Special living conditions
A deposit of 400.00 JPY per day will be required at check-in to cover any potential damages.
Parking space
Chargeable parking available on the premises. Cost: 1,500.00 JPY per day.
Extra info
The city tax ranges from JPY 100.00 to JPY 200.00 per person, per night, based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 10000.00. Further exemptions may apply. For more details, guests are required to contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 4520.00 for adults and from JPY 2373.00 for children.
Pool fee: JPY 9000.00 per day.
Guests are required to provide a credit card as a security hold in case of any incidentals.
Deposit of JPY 600.00 per room per night for Superior Natural Triple Room and JPY 400.00 for Superior Modern Twin Room.
Children aged 12 and over are subject to pay city tax.
Guests need to show their passport upon check-in.

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The hotel has 32 suites and 17 single rooms, which are located on 2 stories and are reachable by 8 elevators. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services such as a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and ATM ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the parking lot. Further services and facilities include medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycles can be kept in the bicycle storage area. A business center with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable vacation. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
A dip in the refreshing outdoor pool is not to be missed. Even on gray days, guests can always go for a swim in the indoor pool. Guests can relax and enjoy the outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas provided. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa, a sauna and massage treatments. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2026. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 703681
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, JCB and MasterCard.
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