Intercontinental The Strings, TokyoIntercontinental The Strings in Tokyo, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 56 of 320 hotels we score in Tokyo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $375 a night (cached, not a live quote).InterContinental The Strings is a high-rise hotel occupying the top six floors of its building near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. Opened in 2003 and refurbished in 2008, it offers modern rooms with panoramic city views and Japanese design touches, plus a gym, restaurant, business centre and secure parking. Its position by a major Shinkansen hub makes it practical for business travellers and visitors heading on by bullet train. Guest feedback is broadly positive, though ratings vary between platforms, with scores around 7 on Google and Booking.com against higher marks elsewhere. Rates start from about $375 per night, so it suits those with a generous budget rather than travellers watching costs.What stands out

Attentive, English-speaking staff

Clean, comfortable rooms

Fast free Wi-Fi throughout

City views from high floors

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $375

Weaker scores on some booking platforms

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