Originally Posted by
travelinmanS
Tokyo is a city where it doesn't pay to stay at a Bonvoy hotel. Way overpriced compared to Japanese local hotels and Bonvoy benefits are generally the minimum they can deliver. Saving a couple hundred dollars a night by staying at a Mitsui Garden Inn or Villa Fontaine is the way to go in Japan. Spend the money saved on going all out on one of a kind food and activities.
I would have to agree with you on this. I am visiting Tokyo later this year for 9 days. I have enough Bonvoy points to cover 5 nights. I am splitting my stay by redeeming those points for 5 nights at a Marriott hotel and then changing to the Okura Hotel to a King Club level room for the remaining 4 nights, which I booked thru Expedia at an excellent rate. When I booked, the Marriott hotels Prince Gallery was $300+ and The Ritz $600+ than what I am paying at the Okura. While I do like my comforts and luxuries, not at the price Marriot is asking. I shopped around and refused to tie myself to any chain.