Originally Posted by
konaflyer
In mid-May 2018, we will be staying for 3 nights in Kyoto followed by 3 nights in Tokyo . We have points and status in quite a few programs: SPG (Gold), Ritz Carlton (Gold), Hyatt (Explorist) 3 free nights certificates & points, IHC (Platinum Ambassador) 2 free nights which we get in January & points), & Hilton (Diamond). We have never been in either location so we would like to see some of the major attractions. We would love to be able to walk to some or take a nearby subway. We will be arriving by train into both locations. We like to stay in historic hotels or ones with striking architecture. And we love club floors when we can get upgraded or pay extra for entry. We want to use the Hyatt free nights on this trip because they expire soon. Thank you in advance for your help!
I would suggest Andaz or Park Hyatt Tokyo, to maximize value from those Hyatt certs and for impressive/iconic architecture and design.
If you can get it, go for Ritz-Carlton Kyoto. Suiran and Westin Miyako could be other options.
I wouldn’t particularly suggest going with IC in Tokyo. As an award guest you would get a last sell room, from what I hear. Conrad Tokyo could be a fallback option if you cannot get availability at Andaz or Park Hyatt. Of course, if you want the best club level option, there’s Ritz-Carlton, but I’m not sure if they allow upsell from award rooms. Unlike club level at Grand Hyatt, R-C club level is an exclusive product and very good.