Tokyo: Hyatt regency booked, switch to sheraton?
May 15, 2016, 12:38 am
#1
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Tokyo: Hyatt regency booked, switch to sheraton?
Quick dilemma. I already transferred UR to Hyatt and booked points + cash for 6 nights a few months ago. I do not have any status with Hyatt.
With the trip coming up, I was thinking...I have AMEX plat...therefore status with SPG, in addition to an SPG card. Now they have the triple play promotion. Should I...
Keep my booking with Hyatt Regency in Tokyo and just deal with it being "done."
Or...
Cancel my booking. Get refunded cash and 36k Hyatt points to keep for some future redemption. Book 5 nights for 10k per night, 5th night free (aka, 40k points), and book the last night cash...say, $250...6x + 2x = 2000 spg points + 1000 for Sunday night = 3000...points back which means 6 nights for $250 and 37k points. (Math right?)
Or...
Cancel Hyatt booking...36k Hyatt points parked. Pay cash + points for the 6 nights. $75x6 = $450 + 30k points, and get back 900 points from the CC. Wait...this isn't even worth it.
So which do you recommend? Is the extra status worth the hassle? And is it worth parking the Hyatt points for a future redemption?
With the trip coming up, I was thinking...I have AMEX plat...therefore status with SPG, in addition to an SPG card. Now they have the triple play promotion. Should I...
Keep my booking with Hyatt Regency in Tokyo and just deal with it being "done."
Or...
Cancel my booking. Get refunded cash and 36k Hyatt points to keep for some future redemption. Book 5 nights for 10k per night, 5th night free (aka, 40k points), and book the last night cash...say, $250...6x + 2x = 2000 spg points + 1000 for Sunday night = 3000...points back which means 6 nights for $250 and 37k points. (Math right?)
Or...
Cancel Hyatt booking...36k Hyatt points parked. Pay cash + points for the 6 nights. $75x6 = $450 + 30k points, and get back 900 points from the CC. Wait...this isn't even worth it.
So which do you recommend? Is the extra status worth the hassle? And is it worth parking the Hyatt points for a future redemption?
May 15, 2016, 5:05 pm
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I'm not knowledgeable with regards to AmEx or SPG. So I don't know what status you have or what that gives you at Sheraton Miyako.
Strictly comparing HR vs Sheraton Miyako, I definitely favor HR in terms of quality and location. Mind you, I have not stayed at the Miyako in a while.
I don't know how to compare 37k spg pts vs 36k Passport pts. However, strictly comparing $250 at Miyako vs $450 at HR, I would definitely pay $200 more total for a 6-night stay unless you get major perks at Miyako from your status.
Strictly comparing HR vs Sheraton Miyako, I definitely favor HR in terms of quality and location. Mind you, I have not stayed at the Miyako in a while.
I don't know how to compare 37k spg pts vs 36k Passport pts. However, strictly comparing $250 at Miyako vs $450 at HR, I would definitely pay $200 more total for a 6-night stay unless you get major perks at Miyako from your status.
May 15, 2016, 10:59 pm
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Okay, well free breakfast (buffet, I presume) is kind of a big deal. In that case, you'll have to weigh things yourself. Breakfast is a big deal to me, but maybe it's not as big a deal to you. But I presume you'll get an upgrade too at the Sheraton. All else being equal, though, HR is imo simply the superior choice in terms of location and quality.
What about Westin, though? Westin's location is better than Miyako imo and has good breakfast.
What about Westin, though? Westin's location is better than Miyako imo and has good breakfast.
May 16, 2016, 12:09 am
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May 16, 2016, 12:36 pm
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May 16, 2016, 3:21 pm
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http://tokyo.regency.hyatt.com/en/ho...et-access.html
HR used to have free, basic self-serve continental breakfast at their club level.
May 16, 2016, 4:43 pm
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Yeah - I have T-mobile...I've been getting mixed reviews on the quality of the data that you get. Ultimately I just need a map and a working GPS signal. Outside of that we'll just look for the lines and follow our noses (for food).
May 16, 2016, 9:30 pm
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The data included in the standard TMo plan is ok in Japan. Enough for maps, Hyperdia, checking email, and the like.
May 17, 2016, 1:28 pm
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Perfect - Thankyou all for your insight. It looks like I'm just going to "keep it simple" and stick with the Hyatt booking - seeing that we'll probably want to explore and eat out anyways. VERY happy to find that some "top" ramen and udon spots are <1 mile away from our hotel. Now...where to get breakfast.
May 25, 2016, 2:46 am
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Does Amex Platinum still provide Hilton HHonors Gold status? That DOES provide breakfast. Sometimes HHonors Gold even gets you upgraded to use the executive lounge.
Then you could move across the street from Hyatt Regency to Hilton Tokyo, getting free breakfast whilst keeping basically the same location you had before.
Then you could move across the street from Hyatt Regency to Hilton Tokyo, getting free breakfast whilst keeping basically the same location you had before.
May 25, 2016, 7:34 am
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I'd pick the HR over the Sheraton (I don't like the Sheraton's location at all and it has absolutely no curb appeal), but there's a very nice Westin connected to a small upscale mall and subway station. Within Hyatt, the Andaz has many fans, but there are a few dissenters.
Note that only SPG Golds get lounge access or breakfast. For upgrades, Golds are only entitled to "enhanced" rooms meaning better rooms (view, higher floor, renovated, larger, etc.) within the category that was booked. You do get free internet and IIRC can take a drink instead of points as your welcome amenity in Japan.
Note that only SPG Golds get lounge access or breakfast. For upgrades, Golds are only entitled to "enhanced" rooms meaning better rooms (view, higher floor, renovated, larger, etc.) within the category that was booked. You do get free internet and IIRC can take a drink instead of points as your welcome amenity in Japan.
May 25, 2016, 5:29 pm
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Does Amex Platinum still provide Hilton HHonors Gold status? That DOES provide breakfast. Sometimes HHonors Gold even gets you upgraded to use the executive lounge.
Then you could move across the street from Hyatt Regency to Hilton Tokyo, getting free breakfast whilst keeping basically the same location you had before.
Then you could move across the street from Hyatt Regency to Hilton Tokyo, getting free breakfast whilst keeping basically the same location you had before.