Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I'd avoid an online travel agent and instead book through a Virtuoso agent or AmEx FHR if you have a Centurion/Plat charge card. One advantage of FHR is the *guaranteed* 4 pm checkout.
I've stayed in the Price Gallery (back when Bonvoy elites got lounge access, so I won't go back now), Westin, Andaz, and Park Hyatt among others in Tokyo. IMO the Andaz has the best bathrooms because they seem very relaxing and Asian in style. PG seems clinical while PH are luxurious but dated. I'd probably also more generally vote for the Andaz becasue you can't use TSUs there, but Globs are likely to get upgrades to deluxe or view rooms. In fact, I'd probably suggest booking a regular room there (without the tower view) and hoping to get the upgrade; if you don't you can enjoy the view from some of the hotel's public areas (bars and restaurants).
If you're entertaining a couple people in your room, don't you want a suite, ideally with a second half bath?
If lounge access matters, Prince Sakura Towers might make sense. However, I don't think it would be considered luxury.
BTW, IMO the Westin breakfast is excellent. The same is true for Andaz but not the PH.
Thank you so much for the response!
I do not have the Amex Plat, though I did recently receive an offer. Given that, I have not used FHR or Virtuoso (or any of the others - however, I believe both of the sites I mentioned also have Virtuoso rates listed).
The Andaz bathroom looks the best, and what I like about the PG bathroom is it has a view. The EDITION seems to be similar to the PG, but no view.
And while a suite/second bathroom would absolutely be ideal, I don't think it will be often enough to justify the expense for the entirety of the trip. So I looked for the largest sized room available within the price I was willing to pay.
I do like having the option of the lounge, and the room I picked at PG has Club access included.