Originally Posted by
MissVacation
Thanks, do you know how much it'll cost to upgrade?
Last time I was there I was quoted 16k yen per night. Not sure if that is still the case or if anyone has a better idea.
Originally Posted by
demue
Depends on the room, but the entry level Double (Bed) room that you get for points isn't very big and IC ANA Classic is certainly larger. For Cherry blossom in Tokyo, IC ANA would work well as another poster mentioned.
If you want to go to outside Tokyo, e.g. we once went to Hakone from Tokyo on a day trip to see Cherry blossom and use a day onsen (hot spring) then access to Shinagawa station could be useful. Also more food places around a major station like Shinagawa obviously, but not like IC ANA has nothing. Just takes more of a walk or subway ride.
Indeed. For me the ANA v Strings debate always comes down to what you want exactly. If you want easy access transport and lots of food places, then choose the Strings. If you want to be in Tokyo and you're there for CB then choose the ANA.
Originally Posted by
oxfordjames
Have the new Kimpton Shinjuku booked using free night vouchers for April, just booked the Strings @ 27,500 points a night. ANA looks a little dated for me.
How do the areas between The Strings and Kimpton compare?
I believe the new Kimpton is across the street from the Park Hyatt looking at google maps?
Wow, how did you get the Kimpton? You must've been in the right place at the right time. As for the ANA it is a bit dated but it is kept in very good condition. Further, it appears that my booking has not been placed in a higher category than Classic. Not sure if this is a mistake......