Tokyo Luxury Hotels (consolidated thread -- older thread, now closed)
Oct 1, 2016, 3:55 am
#826
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Thanks for the information. I couldn't see too many photos of the suites themselves, but I quite like the corner perspective and look of the bathtub views.
The others are probably a little out of our price range (we are staying for six nights here and 6 nights at RC Kyoto).
Glad to have that decision all made!
The others are probably a little out of our price range (we are staying for six nights here and 6 nights at RC Kyoto).
Glad to have that decision all made!
You have booked through Virtuoso/STARS agent or Amex FHR, right? That adds substantial value, especially in terms of possible upgrades.
Oct 1, 2016, 4:01 am
#827
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The Presidential is a lovely suite, but incremental value is a subjective matter.
Oct 1, 2016, 4:28 pm
#828
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
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Yes, I booked through Virtuoso. Don't have access to Amex FHR here (Australian, so not many cards do provide that access).
Oct 1, 2016, 4:47 pm
#829
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always interesting how most use the space
aman/peninsula have nice corner suites too
jan 11 >
Y55K lowest rate
Y165K club carlton
_____ presidential
_____ ritz carlton
FHR is either platinum or centurion (only)
some countries not 'easy' to get platinum
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 1, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Oct 1, 2016, 5:57 pm
#831
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corner bedroom - youtube.com/watch?v=EFo34IDGODM
seems to match - http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels...-carlton-suite
do some tokyo hotels do one-category upgrades all the way to top suite?
unfortunately seems hotels/chains limiting more now, vs 5-10 years ago
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 1, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Oct 1, 2016, 6:12 pm
#832
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do club carlton vary? for example >
corner bedroom - youtube.com/watch?v=EFo34IDGODM
seems to match - http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels...-carlton-suite
do some tokyo hotels do one-category upgrades all the way to top suite?
corner bedroom - youtube.com/watch?v=EFo34IDGODM
seems to match - http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels...-carlton-suite
do some tokyo hotels do one-category upgrades all the way to top suite?
Yes, Club Carlton/Carlton suites do have corner bedrooms in my experience.
R-C Tokyo is an unusually flexible property for Japan, and I can say that at the level of top suites things are negotiable.
No hotel I am aware of offers one category upgrades all the way up to top suites as a rule, but it is entirely possible. The only upgrades possible from Club Carlton would be Presidential (one category) and Ritz-Carlton (two categories, top suite).
Oct 6, 2016, 12:19 am
#833
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Whats the 'best' sushi restaurant to go to at the moment? Not a fan of Jiro's rushed service.
Tried getting Saito but RC concierge told me not to bother but try call up on the day for last minute reservations.
Heading to tokyo in a month if that helps. apparently mizutani is closing this month?
Tried getting Saito but RC concierge told me not to bother but try call up on the day for last minute reservations.
Heading to tokyo in a month if that helps. apparently mizutani is closing this month?
Oct 6, 2016, 1:28 am
#834
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Whats the 'best' sushi restaurant to go to at the moment? Not a fan of Jiro's rushed service.
Tried getting Saito but RC concierge told me not to bother but try call up on the day for last minute reservations.
Heading to tokyo in a month if that helps. apparently mizutani is closing this month?
Tried getting Saito but RC concierge told me not to bother but try call up on the day for last minute reservations.
Heading to tokyo in a month if that helps. apparently mizutani is closing this month?
You can get a reservation at Saito. But it's more a day of thing.
Oct 6, 2016, 2:53 am
#836
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It is certainly very subjective. And, anyone who needs to ask the question of what is the "best" sushi restaurant likely does not have the experience necessary to fully appreciate sushi at the highest levels. It's not about names, michelin stars, ratings, etc... My advice would be to go and explore, and try as many restaurants as possible, until you find your favorite.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Oct 6, 2016 at 3:05 am
Oct 6, 2016, 7:17 am
#837
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It is certainly very subjective. And, anyone who needs to ask the question of what is the "best" sushi restaurant likely does not have the experience necessary to fully appreciate sushi at the highest levels. It's not about names, michelin stars, ratings, etc... My advice would be to go and explore, and try as many restaurants as possible, until you find your favorite.
Oct 6, 2016, 7:54 am
#839
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