Hilltop Hotel

Location: 1-1 Surugadai Kanda Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, 101-0062, Tokyo, JP

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Designated smoking area
• Elevator
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Self parking (surcharge)

Rooms Available

• Traditional Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  292 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bed sheets not available

• Japanese Style Double Room

  1 Twin Bed

  226 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bed sheets not available

• Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  258 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bed sheets not available

• Double Room

  1 Twin Bed

  226 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bed sheets not available

Guest Reviews

• クミコ (10/5): - 素晴らしかったです。スタッフの応対、パーラーにBAR、調度品も含めた室内、全てサイコーでした。
• コウキ (8/5): - 名建築だと思うが、設備面が古く感じた。
• Nathan (10/5): - The hotel is fantastic, it's in great condition considering it's age. The staff are more attentive than at most of the 5 star hotels I've stayed at and the food options on site are exceptional. Especially the small bar. The rooms are a little dated but it's more like being in a movie set during the showa period than run down everything has been kept up well. While it's in essentially the inner core of Tokyo its in a quiet location,you don't have endless bar and restaurant choices in the neighbourhood but you can get to places like kanda station in a 10 minute walk and it's only a 5 minute walk to the chuo line which is incredibly useful. I think the Hilltop is actually quite special.
• Toshihiko (10/5): - 古き良き時代の文化人が愛したホテルというのが実感できた。古いものを大切にし、守ってきた心意気に感銘を受けた。
• Peter (10/5): - Stayed in a traditional room and it was a great experience with enough space. Breakfast was excellent both when provided by room service or in the breakfast rooms. The three restaurant had excellent food.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 大変シック設えでスタッフの対応も含めサービスも素晴らしく、ホテル内の食事処のレベルも極めて高いと感じました。惜しむらくは、部屋がバスルーム含めて狭すぎること、内装ももう少しリノベーションを掛けてはどうかと思います。
• ??? (10/5): - 丁寧で心地よいチェックインでした。 おしぼりとお茶。五つ星ホテルでもそうありません。おもてなしの気持ちが伝わりました。
• YOKO (10/5): こちらに住みたい、全て最高 - チェックインから期待がマックスに高まりました。部屋は古いながらも愛情がこもっていて良い空気で溢れています。（コンセントは少ないので注意） しっかりした机やスタンドがあるので仕事に最適でした。朝は和食が最高で、（鮪の刺身、山椒ちりめん、卵焼き、明太子、焼鮭）おかずをつまみにビールを飲もうか真剣に考えてしまいました。食べる価値大です。
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 施設は古いですが、清潔で心地よく感じました。
• Verified traveler (10/5): 落ち着いた雰囲気が良 - 交通の便が良い割に静かな環境で、落ち着いた気分で宿泊できた。部屋もサービスも文句なし。ただこのご時世なので、ベッドサイドにコンセントが欲しいところ。
• Verified traveler (4/5): 魅力的な雰囲気 - 部屋は多少古めですが、よく整えられており、快適に過ごせました。雰囲気が魅力的でまた滞在したいと思いました。
• carlosk582 (10/5): This hotel worth historical stay - The hotel is very close to the station and you can see it when you go up the slope a little. The quiet entrance has a very calm atmosphere and elegant customers hang out. The furnishings in the room are also old and have a historical feel, but they seem to work. It's a good idea to stay overnight and try the famous tempura
• Verified traveler (10/5): 素敵でした - この時期でしたが、近隣の病院に家族が入院するために利用しました。 利用客も少ない中でしたが、変わらず素敵なお部屋、食事、サービスを提供してくださいました。
• Kaoru (6/5): ホテルの内装などは素晴らしい - クラシカルな内装などは素晴らしかったですが、サービスなどは特筆すべきことはありませんでした。可もなく不可もなく。
• MIKA (8/5): - 以前、毎月出張で利用していましたが、今回は20年ぶりに母を連れて宿泊しました。クラシカルな雰囲気は変わってなくて、新しいホテルにはない空間と時間の流れが、とても落ち着くホテルです。と、思ったら、4月からリニューアルの工事に入られるのですね。新しいホテルも楽しみですが、ぜひ山の上ホテルらしさを残したホテルにしてください。またリニューアル後伺います。
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything I go there 2 orv3,times a year and it’s all perfect. Due to bad weather I ate at one of there excellent restaurant often and they were all superb. The staff really look after your needs without a lot of fuss.
• Verified traveler (10/5): impeccable - impeccable. it is always lovely to stay at yamanoue.
• naohiko (10/5): - 予想どうり　大変落ち着いて　おり　風格ごあり　満足しました 次回は　食事も楽しみたいと　思います
• NAOMI (10/5): 出来れば東京の定宿にしたい - 忙しい日常から解き放たれるのに、最も適したホテル。クラシックな建物、良いサービス、美味しい朝食。再び滞在したい。
• TS (10/5): - Small hotel with excellent quality of service. Amazing Japanese breakfast.
• end2 (8/5): - 和室でした。 洋室が良かったなーと思いつつ、実家みたいな安堵感を感じました。 レトロなホテルでした。
• Verified traveler (10/5): リフレッシュできました - 憧れのクラシックホテルに初滞在でした。お部屋は年季が入っていながらもバスルームを含め清潔感があり、スタッフの気遣いも感じられて大変居心地が良かったです。個人的には「BGM」のチャンネルがあるのが気に入りました。素敵なランドリーバッグはおみやげとしても買うことができました。いつかまた滞在の機会を作れたらいいなと思います。
• GAAAG9 (10/5): Old fashion, very clean and amazing breakfast - Rooms are a bit old but very clean. Very good service and conveniently located. Walking distance to metro station. Option of Japanese and western breakfast. Definitely go for the Japanese, traditional and very tasty.
• chaing-hua (2/5): - 之前訂房時有選擇要早餐 結果更改日期住宿 要補差價居然還把早餐取消 完全沒有提醒或通知 不知道該怪飯店還是貴訂房網
• Anna (10/5): - Small mid-century style hotel. Excellent staff and amenities. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Great location for local restaurants.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 池波正太郎さんが愛したホテルに滞在して。 - 海外に在住しています。 在住先で池波正太郎さんの小説に出会い夫婦共々ファンになりました。 池波正太郎さんが、小説執筆の際に滞在したという山の上ホテルに、 帰国の折にぜひ宿泊したいと思い、今回その願いが叶いました。 山の上ホテルは、御茶ノ水の駅から歩いて5分、 明治大学の校舎の裏手に、ひっそりたたずむ小じんまりとしたホテルで、 いかにも昭和の高級ホテルという感じがしました。 車寄せ、ロビー、フロント、レストランのスタッフの皆さんの、 落ち着いた物静かな応対に、ホテルの格がうかがえた気がしました。 今回は、畳の上にベットが置かれた、和室ツインルームに宿泊したのですが、 まず靴を脱いでから部屋に上がるというふうになっているため、 それだけで、とてもリラックスできる感じがしました。 お部屋は明るく静かで、隅々まで掃除が行き届き、Wi-Fiも問題なく、 家具等も、レトロな雰囲気で、ベッドに寝転がって天井板を眺めていると、 子供の頃を思い出して、旅の最中にホッと気が休まりました。 サービス品、アメニティーなども、使う人のことを考慮したもので、 申し分なかったです。 あえて言わせていただければ、バスルームが少し狭い気がしたのと、 場所によって経年の劣化が見て取れたので、 コンディションの評価は普通にさせていただきましたが、 それは、それで、レトロな趣があり良かったです。　 あと、ウオッシュレットをグレードアップするのと、 シャワーのヘッドをもう少し大きいものにして、 レールで高さを調節できるようなもののほうが、 私にとっては使い勝手がよかったような気がします。 朝食は和食をいただいたのですが、レストランに入って少し待つと、 焼きたての魚の切り身、マグロのお刺身までついた、 高級ランチと見まがうような、豪華なお膳が出てきました。 野菜の煮物、おしたし等、どれも上品な味付けで、とても美味しくいただきました。 テーブルの上の、一輪ざしにまで、何気ない気配りを感じました。 チェックアウトの時間が午前11時というのも、ありがたかったのですが、 今回は、用があったので早めにチェックアウトしました。 というわけで、今回は少し慌ただしい滞在となりましたが、 池波正太郎さんが、執筆の際に好んで滞在されたわけが わかったような気がしました。 大変満足致しました。 どうもありがとうございました。 次回は、ぜひ家内と2人でゆっくりと滞在したいと思っています。
• Verified traveler (10/5): 生花のある真のホテル - テーブルにさり気なく生花（薔薇一輪）が飾ってあり、その姿がとても上質な雰囲気を作っていました。チェックインが遅かったため夕食はルームサービスで天丼を頂きました。これがとても美味しかったです。絵にかいたようなホテルマンの方やベテランから若手のかたも優しく丁寧に応対してくださいました。
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 1. 위치 : 캐리어가 있다면 JR 오차노미즈 역에서 가는 것이 좋습니다 2. 조식 : 꽤 수준급 3. 일본풍 객실로 관리를 잘해서 그 분위기를 만끽할 수 있습니다. 하지만 커튼이 없어서 빛 관리가 안됩니다. 객실은 조금 어두운 편입니다.
• Joshua (10/5): 최고! - 대만족!! 외국인에게 최고로 안성 맞춤인 방이었어요! 다다미방과 편안한 침대가 정말 잘 어우러지는 인테리어도 정말 인상 깊었어요:)) 조식은 너무 예쁘고 맛있고 정갈했어요. 호텔 직원분은 하나같이 정말 친절하고 프로페셔널합니다. 정말 대만족이었어요!!! 다음에도 꼭 다시한번 가고 싶어요. ^_^!!!! 좋은 추억 만들어주셔서 감사합니다
• Haetaemom (8/5): - 위치도 좋고 호텔 직원들도 아주 친절했습니다. 조식도 매우 좋았습니다. 작은 욕실이 좀 불편했습니다.
• らんこ (10/5): とても静かでくつろげる大人のホテル - 事前にアイロンをお借りする事は可能ですか？と聞きました。到着後、もう一度お願いしようと考えていたのですが、部屋に用意して頂いていて感激しました。部屋の音楽にラジオの他にBGMボタンがありずっとクラッシックが流れていました。静かでくつろげる大人のホテルです。人生の中で最も印象に残ったホテルです。お世話になりました。
• id (10/5): Nice and quiet hotel in the center of the Town - Nice hotel close to all touristic places. A kindly staff and a good breakfast.
• Verified traveler (8/5): 連泊をしてみました - 以前から気になっていた山の上ホテルに連泊をしてみました。 お部屋も、和室と洋室の両方に泊まってみました。どちらもそんなに差はありませんが、普段、なかなか縁のない和室は、障子越しの明かりが柔らかく、思いの外、居心地の良さを感じました。 なお、わたしは普段、常温のお水を飲む習慣があるのですが、お願いしたところ、冷たいお水と常温のお水の両方を用意していただき、ありがたかったです。 食事は個人的には和朝食がとても美味しかったです。朝から量の多さにはちょっとたじろぎましたが...それも滅多にない経験かと。 ルームサービスで夜食に頼んだおにぎりも、いかにも夜食、という気分で、ほのぼのしました。
• KEI (10/5): 長年培われてきたサービスへの自身を感じさせるホテル - 明治大学の隣り、都心とは思えないほど閑静な場所にある。それでありながら交通のアクセスも良い。日本旅館のかゆいところに手がとどくようなサービスとホテルのプライバシー重視を両立している。設備の老朽化は否めないが、それがまたこのホテルがつむいできた歴史を実感させてくれる。いずれリノベされる時期がくるだろうが、これまでのよさを保ち続けてほしい。
• 697danael (8/5): Good location, good service - This hotel is 15 minute-walk from Tokyo Station and 20 minute-walk to Akihabara. Nice and cozy, great service and good breakfast with western or oriental options. It has kept it's original decoration which gives it a good atmosphere.
• pensionist (8/5): ひっそり佇む静かなホテル - 歴史的なホテルが未だ現役で休息の宿を提供してくれている。 現代的な欧米式のホテルが好みならお勧めはしない。 都心でタイムスリップするかのようなとても懐かしい感覚に囚われる。 静けさは何物にも代え難い。建物、ドアー、鍵、調度品、レストラン、主張し過ぎない重厚感が心地良い。「古い」が清潔感に問題は無い。
• nobu (10/5): 映画の世界に入り込んだようなホテル - 御茶ノ水駅から少し歩いた丘の上にあるホテル。 建物の外観、内観ともに小さくてレトロで素敵な空間。ホテルの従業員は丁寧で気持ちいい。 ホテル内にある天ぷら屋、バー、喫茶店もとてもいい雰囲気でホテル内で色々楽しめる。
• philip (10/5): boutique - I always say there and am always remembered by the staff and looked after
• Anna (8/5): Eccentric and Charming - This hotel is 1950s throw back in style. Rooms are small but comfortable. We loved the eccentricities but it may not be for everyone. If you appreciate mid century furnishings and are not in need of business conveniences, this is a lovely place with fabulous staff. It's a good break from generic corporate style hotels. Location is away from main hotel areas.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 조용하고 학구적인 분위기가 너무 좋은 동네에요. 신주쿠나 긴자 같은 화려한 데를 좋아하시는 분들에게는 안 맞을 수도 있습니다. 하지만 서비스나 청결도 등등은 특급호텔 부럽지 않아요. 일본 문인들이 애정하던 호텔이라 특유의 문학적인 느낌도 있습니다. 근처 진보초를 구경하기에도 좋고 긴자나 하네다 공항 에서도 멀지 않아요.
• Verified traveler (10/5): とてもリラックスできる空間 - 長期滞在したくなる居心地の良いホテルでした。 ホテルの方々のサービスも素晴らしかったです。
• makoto (10/5): - 落ち着いた雰囲気で快適に滞在できました。 朝食のオムレツもとても美味しくいただきました。
• Julaberry (10/5): Friendly, old-world hotel with impeccable service - We stayed at Hilltop Hotel for one night only prior to flying out of Tokyo. If you google Hilltop you can read a little of its history but despite its age, everything was well-maintained and the exceptional service was of a level rarely seen in hotels nowadays. The staff were extremely accommodating, allowing us to check in earlier so we could enjoy one of our last days in Tokyo and delivering our luggage to our room in our absence. They also stored it for the day after we checked out which meant we could enjoy the day out without worrying about bag storage! Upon arrival we were shown to our room by a really lovely man (unfortunately we didn't catch his name but his service was exemplary) and asked if we would like to enjoy some traditional Japanese tea in our room. The tea was delivered shortly after with some Hilltop cakes which I think you can also purchase as a souvenir. Our room was tastefully decorated in an older style but everything was clean and the room had been modernised. Location wise, the hotel is situated close to the university, "Booktown" and an area filled with music shops. We also noted many shops specialising in snow and ski wear. Although the area is fairly quiet it is quite centrally located and we found many cheap restaurants for eating and drinking about 10-15 minutes walk away near Kanda station (the area is called “guard-shita and is under and around the station). After dinner I had a long bath in our room and relaxed in our Hilltop yukatas. I wish I had asked if we could buy one of these as they were really comfy! We chose the bed and breakfast option which meant we got the choice of a western or Japanese style breakfast in the morning served in a beautiful dining room. My only regrets of our stay were that we didn't get to try to Bar Non Non (which only seats 9 guests) as I was unwell with a head cold and that we only had one night. The bed was a little hard but the most comfortable of our trip to Japan. Overall, a really pleasing stay - thanks to the staff of Hilltop.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 由緒あるホテルでお姫様になる - 憧れのホテルに2泊させていただきました。こじんまりとした佇まいの歴史あるホテルです。建物や室内全てがアンテイークで他のホテルとは全く異なる雰囲気に包まれます。仕事でとても疲れた状態で到着したのですが、遅い時間にもルームサービスで山の上ホテルの味をゆっくりと楽しむことができました。お部屋にはテレビがありますが、BGMでクラシックが流れるようになっており、2日間の滞在中はテレビをつけることなく、クラシックを静かに楽しみました。テレビをつけてしまうのがもったいないと感じる素晴らしい空間です。 朝食もゆっくりといただけるようルームサービスをお願いしました。和食、洋食共に素晴らしい朝ごはんでした。お姫様になったような気分に浸り、疲れを癒すことができました。また仕事を頑張って次の機会もぜひこちらに宿泊したいです。 スタッフの方々も素朴で親切。丁寧に接してくださいました。レストランで食べたシーフードドリアもとっても思い出に残るおいしさでした。
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 部屋が若干タバコくさかったのが残念。禁煙ルームはないとのことでした。 翌朝も空調の関係かタバコの匂いが入口付近で強く残念でした。 朝食は非常にゆったりと落ち着いた雰囲気のなかよかったです。
• fiwirose (8/5): Nice hotel for a 2 night stay - We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights at the beginning of our trip. The location was fairly decent, not too far walk from the nearest train station (Ochanomizu) although as the name suggests it is at the top of a very steep hill so taking heavy cases was a challenge! The staff here were very helpful and lovely (as most of the people are in Japan). We stayed in a Japanese style room with tatami mats but a bed rather than futons. The room looked like a film set, really beautiful with an old writing desk. I did find the room to have an odd smell to it (there was an ashtray provided on the table) so I think it may have been stale smoke. I did get used to it eventually. As soon as we arrived we were served green tea and biscuits to the room which was a nice touch. The bathroom was dated and while not unclean it was a little aged. We didn't find there was much in the way of restaurants or nightlife around the hotel, so generally always took the train somewhere else. Nice stay for the 2 nights we were there, was lovely to stay in such an old building. Not sure I would stay again but that's down to the location and not the hotel itself.
• DONG IL (10/5): - 직원분들이 정말 친절하셔서 좋았고, 나리타 익스프레스를 타는 일정이었는데 도쿄역과도 가까워서 좋았습니다. 침대 역시 정말 편안했구요. 조식 역시 추천할 만합니다. 다음에 도쿄 여행때도 들르고 싶네요.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Wow, Wonderful Quality & Impeccable Service Hotel - Excellent Service, Beautiful & Perfect Room. Breakfast was Superb in Quality, Service & Attention to Detail.
• Exnewyorker9 (10/5): Helpful, Friendly, Comfortable - On our first evening in Tokyo at the Hilltop Hotel, we asked the desk clerk for a sushi restaurant recommendation. He gave us one, and then realized we would have trouble finding it. (It was downstairs in a mall.) So he guided us to it on foot (about 10 minutes), told the sushi chef about our preferences and desired cost, and went back to the hotel. We were astounded. Plus, it was a very good meal. Hilltop Hotel is an older building, but has been modernized. The room was comfortable, the lobby was comfortable and welcoming, and I had a very fine traditional Japanese breakfast in the hotel restaurant. It's not as imposing as it looks in the official photograph (I had expected it to loom over the neighborhood - it doesn't), but it's next to a large university and the neighborhood is lively. We (a couple in our 70s traveling for pleasure) highly recommend it.
• Fransje_12 (10/5): A great step back - This hotel was truly old fashioned! The service was absolutely wonderful as it used to be in the "olden days" when service was what hotels were all about. We were very impressed by the total attention to our wishes and needs,even though we had language difficulties.I would definitely stay there again,having mastered the subway so we could go all over Tokyo,the station was quite close and easy to get to.We did find that the bed and pillows were very hard,but that was normal for Japan,we were told.The room was quite big,with easy chairs,and tea making facilities so we could sit and read if we didn't want to go out.Many restaurants and a lounge with newspapers,one in English.Thoroughly recommended.
• kona (8/5): 伝統の重みを感じるホテル - 文豪が好んで滞在しただけあり、小さいながらも伝統を感じさせるホテルです。 日本人の体格、文化によく合ったホテルだと思います。
• Susanlam2015 (10/5): charming and great service - This hotel is next to One of the Meiji University campues and very centrally located. Short walk from a few different train options. It is old but well maintained and has a definite old world charm. Our room was large by Japanese standards and the bathroom in particular was the largest of any we have had during a number of visits to Tokyo. we were on the fifth floor and it was quiet with a lovely view of an enormous ginko tree in a small park next door. The staff are extremely attentive. The western breakfast was generous and tasty and the service during the meal immaculate. The breakfast room is full of beautiful objects - a very peaceful and satisfying start to the day. This is not a cheap hotel but if you don't mind spending a little more and want a great location a little more space and old world charm it is a great choice. the hotel also contains a number of lovely restaurants. We ate in the Tempura restaurant - wonderful experience but very pricy.
• nakamura (8/5): 落ち着きます。 - 華美でもなく、そうかと言って安っぽくもない、古いけれども、手入れの行き届いた落ち着いた部屋に入るとお茶が出ます。 テーブルの上には、ポットに入った冷たい水が用意されている。東京の喧騒からほっとひと息付ける。 必要な物は、有り、余分の物は、無い。そんなホテルでした。
• jonathandQ1247VP (10/5): I love this place - Cool and classy not too expensive for Tokyo..in a vibrant neighbourhood near the park but hotel is very quiet.. excellent but expensive tempura restaurant..i suggest going for the Japanese style rooms...nice wood furniture ...great service
• Verified traveler (8/5): A classic - The Hilltop is the antidote to hotel life in the modern metropolis. Set back from the street, it is quiet and charming in the old style. Art deco/art nouveau furnishing touches, gorgeous little restaurants (imagine breakfast surrounded by stained glass and classical music). Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It is a gem!
• shinichi (10/5): - 何時と同じ、感じの良いホテルでした。新館が無くなって好きな本館での 一夜が気持ち良く過ごせました。
• sadachika (10/5): 伝統あるﾎﾃﾙ、さすがです。 - 雰囲気が良いし昭和レトロ 接客も良いお茶プリン提供
• StellaHobo (10/5): Wonderful tradition hidden on hill - I have stayed here 3 times over last 7 years. It is a get away to a small hotel famous among a generation of writers. In the old book area of Tokyo can walk the alleys for great traditional cafes from the 1940 s where coffee and a cigarette is still part of the ambience to new start ups. A special place while not a boutique hotel has one of the best tempura restaurants in Tokyo.
• Aethelred (6/5): Lobby and tempura review - I did not stay in the Hilltop Hotel, but I had a lunch in the famed tempura restaurant and some talks and coffee in the lobby. The hotel is surrounded by Meiji University and it makes sense to stay there if that is your focal point. The annex has been sold to the university and I think it is closed already. The main house conveys, as everyone has said, a frayed, genteel-poverty, say *** Brighton hotel impression, which does have its charm, especially in Tokyo. But there is no seclusion or being-away feeling or anything like that left; the hotel is fully encircled by highrises and modernism as such by now. I found the tempura restaurant (we had a full business lunch at the counter) underwhelming. Surely it wasn't bad, but by service, atmosphere and taste, it was also not worth mentioning. The cherry blossom desert wasn't very good. The highlight for me was the clam miso. Altogether, both hotel and tempura restaurant seem okay to me if one is invited or booked there, but for neither would I make any special effort.
• Kxyz (8/5): Charming, albeit frayed at the edges - The eyes of Tokyoites light up when you mention the Hilltop Hotel. "Oh that's a good choice! Many famous Japanese writers stayed there in the past." And indeed, the hotel is like something from the past with old pieces of furniture and a charm which is hard to find in the hotels of Tokyo. In addition, the service is very good indeed. From another viewpoint, the Hilltop is in need of updating with worn carpets and a bedroom window which was like something out of a caravan. We stayed in a standard room in the annex. I liked it - it was light and clean and had character. However, it may well not appeal to individuals who prefer something newer and more modern. We had dinner in the tempura restaurant, which is famous amongst Japanese for its high quality. The food was excellent, but at 10,000 yen per person + drinks, for a fairly quick meal at the counter, i thought it was expensive. The bar is excellent...the barman certainly knows how to make a good martini!
• Bill_and_Yoko (10/5): Charming with Wonderful Service - Only stayed one night but thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was spacious, clean and had all the old fashioned amenities. Very comforfortable. wonderful bar in the main building, western breakfasr reastaurant in the annex. A good experience.
• pk104 (10/5): Amazing peace and quiet in central Tokyo - The main building was originally a girls finishing school but then was taken over by the US occupation forces and later became a hotel. It retains many of the prewar architectural features of the prewar building and is a place with character and charm. There are some trees around and, being set on a hill back from surrounding roads, is surprisingly quiet and peaceful. Strongly recommended.
• 334Giacomo (10/5): Charming hotel, great experience - This hotel is charming, it an old (by Tokyo standards) structure, with "old-fashioned" service and amenities. It is quite different from the mainstream luxury chain hotels, providing a relaxing diversion from the frenetic rhythm of Tokyo life. It is located very conveniently, close to major subway and train stations, and surrounded by shops and restaurants, many of which are conveniently priced to cater to the students of the nearby Meiji University. But the hotel itself is tucked in a side street, and is very quiet. Service is impeccable, though the staff is not all well versed in English (better to speak slowly with no slang).
• bureaudechange (10/5): So cosy and not messed with - It was so nice to find a hotel which has kept its original historical charm and which hadn't been overly modernised. As someone who is always disappointed by unnecessary and usually soulless updating of older hotels this hotel is a gem. We had a Japanese style room which was great and our welcome to the city was wonderful. The staff were extremely courteous and we adored the deco (the table lamps alone throughout the property were worthy of an Elle Decoration article). We only had breakfasts here but both western and Japanese were good. Its very convenient from Tokyo station as its minutes away from a JR station.
• DriftwoodB (6/5): Nice Hotel - I really liked this hotel. It was ideally located and the staff were super. I would have liked to rate it higher, but it needs some face lifting. The restaurants are very nice. A great steak place on the premises. I cannot say enough about the staff, everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience. They were really good in explaining to us how to get around, as we had no knowledge at all of Japanese. Great coffee.!!!!
• Wendy Wei (10/5): Service is great! - Like it a lot!!
• Bob (10/5): Art Deco Hotel - Great if you want what you get - I would recommend staying here if you are interested in Art Deco, Tokyo's 20th century past, or just an interesting experience. I stayed here because it has a beautiful Art Deco exterior, and was (is?) a hangout for the literati of Tokyo. The hotel interior gives the impression of being a bit tired. But that is because it is all from the 1950s (?). My room was comfortable; but a bit dowdy. The area around the hotel has many trees. It was a novel experience to wake up in Tokyo to the sound of birdsong! At night I was lulled to sleep by someone playing jazz in the Meiji University dorms adjacent to the hotel. Don't stay in the annex; nothing to recommend it. I'm not sure that I would stay here if you are just coming for tourism and want a modern affordable hotel. If you are coming to Tokyo on the Narita Express, get off at Tokyo station, and change to the Chuo JR line. Go to Ochanomizu (Water for Tea...nice name!). Go out of the station at the Meiji University side. The hotel is 10 minutes walk. It's a hilly area (hence name of hotel). It's an easier walk if you go past the Kandasurugadai post office, and take a left. Have a look at the map inside the station before you exit. This is a great area. There are many used book stores, some of which specialize in European languages. Also many musical instrument stores. Since it is a university area, there are many cheap restaurants; Japanese,Indian, Thai, Chinese, and hamburgers. There are also many bars and coffee houses.

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