Originally Posted by
FederalFlyer
I haven't seen this in this thread and am curious if anyone has stayed at both the Four Seasons Otemachi and Bulgari and can provide a comparison as well as their pros and cons. This is for a summer leisure trip of about 4-5 days (although not looking to move hotels) with the wife so I do expect to spend some amount of time just at the hotel relaxing. And, by relaxing, we are more interested in poolside vs spa treatments. From what I've read, Bulgari offers significant outdoor space including around the pool, which is something we would value on lazy hot summer days. Having said that, Bulgari is also 2x the price of FSO. Beyond that, always appreciate a good breakfast and a space that feels intimate with a sense of personalized service. Open to other options, but aman at 2x the price of Bulgari is not currently on the list. Thanks for any input!
Bulgari's competitor is really Aman, not the FS. One of the main reasons they are cheaper than the Aman is the smaller base room size, like you said.
Bulgari is half the size of FS in terms of number of rooms. It also feels way more private and intimate. FS Otemachi is a great hotel but the lobby is busy all the time, especially because of their F&B outlets like Virtu. Service at Bulgari is also elevated and more personalized. For example, they do in-room check-in for all guests. Breakfast at Bulgari is a la carte but you can basically order whatever you want / mix and match the menus. FS has a more extensive buffet. There are outdoor spaces everywhere at Bulgari for lounging, at the pool, restaurant, bar, etc. I think FS Otemachi is great value, especially with 3rd night free when available, but Bulgari is the better hotel and the higher pricing is justified. They are also running a great 20% off + enhanced credit summer offer through STARS.