Tokyo Luxury Hotels (consolidated thread -- older thread, now closed)
Jun 14, 2016, 6:48 am
#766
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It's a busy travel period.... with the leaves turning in lots of places. So it's doubtful that prices will go down much, but book a refundable rate anyway.
Jun 14, 2016, 8:19 am
#767
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We may be heading back to Tokyo for a few nights in November and have just been having a look at hotels to get an idea of rates. We absolutely loved our stay at MO - were blown away by the service. So will either go back there or try somewhere different for a change to see how it compares!
Does anybody know if mid-late November is a peak period for Tokyo hotels? The current prices are reasonably expensive. Not sure whether to book now or risk waiting until closer to the date when prices often go down.
Does anybody know if mid-late November is a peak period for Tokyo hotels? The current prices are reasonably expensive. Not sure whether to book now or risk waiting until closer to the date when prices often go down.
Jun 15, 2016, 6:21 am
#769
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 113
Thanks for the replies - when I read it back I'm feeling quite silly as that's obviously the thing to do (which would have been the case anyway, booking through my TA)! I blame extreme tiredness at the time of posting 
Jun 19, 2016, 9:35 pm
#770
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 113
What's the latest consensus regarding the Palace Hotel? From reading back through this thread, the hard product is quite good, as is the F&B, but the service can be lacking compared to hotels such as the MO / RC Club level etc?
I have a booking for MO in November currently (we stayed there last trip and loved it) - total is 86,000JPY per night inclusive of tax.
The Palace Hotel for the same dates is 58,250JPY per night, which is quite a difference!
Would be interested to hear thoughts, we'd be staying with our 1yr old.
I have a booking for MO in November currently (we stayed there last trip and loved it) - total is 86,000JPY per night inclusive of tax.
The Palace Hotel for the same dates is 58,250JPY per night, which is quite a difference!
Would be interested to hear thoughts, we'd be staying with our 1yr old.
Jun 19, 2016, 11:38 pm
#771
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I would stil choose MO. But, if the savings will make a material difference to your trip, i.e. if it will affect your dining or shopping budget, then it might be something to consider. You will be fine at any of Tokyo's high-end hotels.
Jun 21, 2016, 8:25 am
#772
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: AC SE MM, too many others
Posts: 1,407
What's the latest consensus regarding the Palace Hotel? From reading back through this thread, the hard product is quite good, as is the F&B, but the service can be lacking compared to hotels such as the MO / RC Club level etc?
I have a booking for MO in November currently (we stayed there last trip and loved it) - total is 86,000JPY per night inclusive of tax.
The Palace Hotel for the same dates is 58,250JPY per night, which is quite a difference!
Would be interested to hear thoughts, we'd be staying with our 1yr old.
I have a booking for MO in November currently (we stayed there last trip and loved it) - total is 86,000JPY per night inclusive of tax.
The Palace Hotel for the same dates is 58,250JPY per night, which is quite a difference!
Would be interested to hear thoughts, we'd be staying with our 1yr old.
Jun 30, 2016, 8:02 pm
#773
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,108
Has anyone seen any actual photos from the new Prince Gallery Kioicho yet? The hotel opens in less than 4 weeks and there's not a single photo of the property or rooms other than the same limited and less than inspirational digital renderings that have been displayed on the website for the past many months...
Jun 30, 2016, 9:23 pm
#774
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Has anyone seen any actual photos from the new Prince Gallery Kioicho yet? The hotel opens in less than 4 weeks and there's not a single photo of the property or rooms other than the same limited and less than inspirational digital renderings that have been displayed on the website for the past many months...
The hotel has been open for quite awhile. I ate breakfast there several weeks back.
Jul 21, 2016, 2:48 am
#775
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 442
Has anyone stayed in the RC Tokyo Modern Japanese Suite?
Need two beds and prefer a suite. This one is the only one that offers both, but not sure how comfortable futons would be compared to regular beds
Need two beds and prefer a suite. This one is the only one that offers both, but not sure how comfortable futons would be compared to regular beds
Jul 21, 2016, 9:11 am
#776
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Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
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Maybe I am a typical softie westerner but, for me, the whole concept of sleeping on a futon instead of a mattress starts wearing thin after one night at most.
Jul 21, 2016, 12:33 pm
#778
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,108
There are different types of futons just as there are different types of beds. Some are even elevated and resting on a foundation. We've slept on hard futons and we've slept on hard beds. We've slept on some futons that were as comfortable as hotel beds and vice versa. For the most part though, I'd tend to agree. 2 nights on a futon is enough for me. (unintentional poetry)
Our bed at The Peninsula was far and away the most comfortable we've experienced in Japan, if not anywhere.
Our bed at The Peninsula was far and away the most comfortable we've experienced in Japan, if not anywhere.
Jul 22, 2016, 2:02 pm
#780
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 835
Hi all,
Reading through this rather large thread for some good advice on a Tokyo stay (our first time in Tokyo) next year.
I'm wondering whether it is far too early to book though as the rates being returned are rather high. We are looking for about 6 nights from June 16th: RC Tokyo returns a starting rate of 137,000 JPY!
Should I just wait until a lot closer to the time?
*(I'm a habitual early booker and researcher as we are generally reasonably firm with our dates.)
Reading through this rather large thread for some good advice on a Tokyo stay (our first time in Tokyo) next year.
I'm wondering whether it is far too early to book though as the rates being returned are rather high. We are looking for about 6 nights from June 16th: RC Tokyo returns a starting rate of 137,000 JPY!
Should I just wait until a lot closer to the time?
*(I'm a habitual early booker and researcher as we are generally reasonably firm with our dates.)
Last edited by THR; Jul 22, 2016 at 2:19 pm