Andaz Tokyo - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jun 16, 2014, 8:08 am
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A quick phone call to the Gold Passport customer service solved this. The rep said the currency got messed up when the points posted and she fixed it right away.
Jun 16, 2014, 6:39 pm
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Why don't these things ever work out in our favor? Would have been fun seeing 190,000 base points post....
Jun 16, 2014, 7:14 pm
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I will be staying at Andaz soon, however cannot figure out the best way to get to hotel from NRT. Should I just take NEX to Tokyo Station and then just take a taxi? Will taxi driver know where Andaz is located, as it is not even searchable on Google Maps.
Here are longitude and latitude coordinates 35.667303,139.749802
Here are longitude and latitude coordinates 35.667303,139.749802
Jun 16, 2014, 7:18 pm
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Using the N'EX, Tokyo Station should be closest. Any taxi driver worth his salt will know where Toranomon Hills is located, and the entrance to the Andaz should be clearly marked.
Jun 16, 2014, 7:22 pm
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Jun 16, 2014, 8:26 pm
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Jun 16, 2014, 8:57 pm
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I will be staying at Andaz soon, however cannot figure out the best way to get to hotel from NRT. Should I just take NEX to Tokyo Station and then just take a taxi? Will taxi driver know where Andaz is located, as it is not even searchable on Google Maps.
Here are longitude and latitude coordinates 35.667303,139.749802
Here are longitude and latitude coordinates 35.667303,139.749802
Jun 16, 2014, 10:16 pm
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Bus will not be there before end June, but soon.
Jun 16, 2014, 11:23 pm
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Yet another option, which may be the best combination of cheapness and simplicity: take the local train from Narita Airport to Shinbashi station. Get out of the Hibiya Exit, and you will be able to see the Andaz building from there. About a 15-20 minute walk.
As a bonus, my favorite Indian restaurant Samosa is alng the way...
As a bonus, my favorite Indian restaurant Samosa is alng the way...
Jun 17, 2014, 3:40 pm
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Jun 17, 2014, 6:19 pm
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Or transfer at Shimbashi to the Ginza line and get off at Toranomon if you absolutely have to get as close as possible (mind you you'll have to walk a few hundred meters underground at Shimbashi).
Jun 17, 2014, 8:52 pm
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I find it interesting that the Andaz Tokyo is going with Pelican brand amenities. My understanding is that they've never been considered high end or luxury despite recently trying to cultivate a more upscale image.
If they wanted to showcase Japanese brands, I would think products by Shiseido, Shu Uemura or a boutique brand would give a better perception.
If they wanted to showcase Japanese brands, I would think products by Shiseido, Shu Uemura or a boutique brand would give a better perception.
Last edited by mongobot; Jun 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm