I stayed at the Ryumeikan early November 2011 for 2 days in a Forus B (Success) room.

The Ryumeikan is just across the JR Tokyo Station (literally and figuratively) and is therefore only 3 minutes on foot from the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station. This is very convenient if you are taking the N’EX (Narita Express) or the Airport Limousine buss from the airport. You won’t have to take a taxi or subway to reach the hotel since the hotel is just across the station. In addition if you need to take the Shinkansen you are also just across Tokyo Station. The hotel is also right around the corner (literally and figuratively) from a Nihonbashi station exit/entrance.

Once in the building you need to take the elevator to the 15th floor where the lobby (and check-in) is. There is nobody to welcome you or help you with your luggage on the ground floor though, not a problem since the elevators are right beside the entrance of the hotel.

Check-in was quick and the staff always polite (you’re in Japan after all). I was informed/reminded of my restaurant reservations as well.

My room , a Forus B (Success) room, was small (any room in Tokyo will be small) but it’s wasn’t cramped at all. The layout was very efficient even though there was a double bed, desk, and couch in the room. The room looked new and is quite modern.

I was actually surprised about the free amenities in the room: slippers, internet, Nespresso machine, bottled water, toothbrush, razor, and lots of other toiletries. I wish chain hotels would offer these amenities as standard as well (yeah, I think I will have to keep on dreaming though)…

The bathroom does not have a tub (expected for such a small room) but came with a shower booth that had a big rain showerhead. Fantastic was to start or end your day (water pressure was great btw)! The toilet was a Toto washlet (a super fancy toilet) that had an electric lid and (heated) seat, automatically flushed, front/rear washing, and dryer among other things. There is also a good sized sink with enough counterpace.

The bed was also interesting. It lulls you to sleep or wakes you up with the use of a vibrations in the bed, lights, and sounds… Very interesting, relaxing/soothing, and effective.

I only had breakfast (a buffet) once in the hotel (the restaurant’s name is Hanagoyomi and is on the 15th floor) and it was overwhelming. It’s an extensive and very heavy breakfast which could probably pass as lunch.

The concierge was very always helpful in answering any question, directions, places, stores, anything.

Checkout was quick and efficient as well.

Next time when I will be in Tokyo I will definitely stay at the Ryumeikan again since it is a very good base when visiting Tokyo.

Stayed here for combination of business for my husband and then another week for pleasure. Not a stand alone hotel but connected to an office building just ~ two blocks across from the recently renovated Tokyo Train Station and New City shopping and eating galore! Lobby is at the 15 floor along with a small Japanese restaurant where one can enjoy a full Japanese only breakfast. The breakfast can be overwhelming to an American who's used to cereal or toast and coffee in the mornings, as it includes lots of steamed veggies, braised meats, salmon, rice, miso soup, etc. Great every once in a while but not everyday! If you want simple, then got down the street to local coffe house and get your danish and coffee there.

Rooms were very nice, quiet and updated. Washer and Dryers available on certain floors for those wanting to have clean clothes during your stay. Very helpful Japanese staff can speak English and can guide you to special sights and eateries.

Very close to the famous Takashimaya Dept. Store, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and the Imperial Palace area.

We have stayed at other hotels near by like the Marunouchi and Grand Palace but this hotel did the trick at a very reasonable (for Tokyo) price. Easy access walking with luggage from Narita express and only 5 minutes to the Shinkansen, this hotel was no frills but just what we needed.
Lots of restaurants and bars around and a starbucks and other coffee chain a minute away for breakfast!. Rooms are compact but well designed ( as usual in Japan) and free internet access in the rooms! All the usual room amentities ( more in Japan than most countries, even in lower star rating hotels!) Conceige was very helpful in assisting us with maps and information for where we wanted to go in Tokyo! Hotel web site has great maps and directions for walking from Tokyo station with photos so it was super easy, even with luggage! Will stay again if the price is right but will compare to Marunouchi and Yaesu Terminal hotels.

Checked into this hotel for 3 nights in January. Rooms were super clean and the amenities were plentiful. The location was close to Tokyo station. Would definitely recommend this hotel.