Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Rough dates of travel? IIRC the Okura has a nice Japanese garden.
I'd also consider ease of public transportation (metro lines and connections required?) to the locations of your intended activities while in Tokyo. Even if you plan to use taxis or the hotel's car service, the severity and likelihood of traffic delays can vary greatly.
Late October / early November visit, although to be honest fall foliage is not something I'm all that interested in.
The location of the Okura is definitely less convenient for me, but not a deal breaker. I've stayed at the Andaz (an 8-minute walk east of The Okura) many times and don't dislike the location.