Originally Posted by Dave510

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong - B+ - I can see why some people love it, but probably not a return visit for me. Great: Location, F&B, housekeeping. Good: Service (but locals vs foreigners are treated differently). Not-so-good: Not a fan of the classic design, but totally subjective.

The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong - A- - Reliable HK pick, as long as you can stand the location. Great: Service, view, hardware. Good: F&B. Not-so-good: Location, the lift (it's fast for the amount of floor it covers, but the time required to get to the room adds up over time).

The Ritz Carlton Kyoto - A+ - Best stay of the year. Great: Service, location, F&B, housekeeping, hardware, activities (especially the bike/hiking tours).

St. Regis Osaka - B - Everything is basically good, but nothing really stands out as great. It's a pleasant hotel in Osaka; nothing more, or less.

Prince Gallery Tokyo - B+ -> B - Great: Hardware, location (not everyone will agree with this one), view. Good: Service, housekeeping. Odd: F&B. Without the access to the lounge and the diminished breakfast offering brings down the hotel a peg.

Four Seasons Seoul - B+ - Great: Hardware, location, Korean sauna, F&B*. Good: Service*. Not-so-good: Cost cutting, toiletry. Service was a big miss on the first visit, but vastly improved to be great for the second stay. F&B and club lounge has seen noticeable cost cutting for the second visit though. And please drop the dove-smelling, made in China toiletry.