Originally Posted by
GodAtum
I'm torn between the two. A heritage room at the Okura is ¥540,129 and a Deluxe Corner Room at the MO is ¥626,775. However, the MO is ontop of a metro, whereas the okura is a bit of a walk.
That's a lot of yen. I hope that's for a few days at least.
Originally Posted by
Mickidon
I’m just back from the R-C for my first (and last) stay. While I would typically choose the MO or Palace, I had a meeting in Roppongi and have wanted to give R-C a try. I was surprised by how strongly I disliked this hotel. Even leaving the location aside, this place is very long in the tooth. The room was furnished in old tag sale pieces that were unattractive in the extreme. TVs were just sitting on cabinets and the dark rugs plus grandma furniture looked grimy. The hall ways were done in depressing dark hues to compound the vibe.
Overall, I found the staff indifferent and there was a pretentious formality that was off putting.The club lounge was a nice amenity but more self service than one would expect. For example, during tea time we had to make our own which felt off considering the lovely tiered plate of goodies provided. I think a tea service billed as such should come with a proper pot. I rarely have anything but good experiences in Tokyo hotels but I would have left and gone elsewhere had my stay been even a day longer. Reno needed, stat.
It needs a full PH style closure and renovation. They got by for a lot of years with the brand name and location but the hard side is showing all of the years now. The RC Club service has slipped over the years too. SL's Horizon Club won't let you do/pour anything yourself (in a good way) and their offerings are more Ritz than Ritz-Carlton.