Originally Posted by
Shareholder
Glad you've not been let down by this property, given the discussion elsewhere on FT about this property. Hope they do as well by me later this month. (I was told that buildings obscure Mt. Fuji, but I'd certainly like to have been mislead on that one...)
I'm sure you'll love it here,
Shareholder.
I can't see further than Shinjuku today so I can't tell - there is a tall white building that might obscure a view of Fuji san, but if that's the building blocking the view, there should be another part of the hotel that could still see it.
The best views of Tokyo would be on the North West side of the hotel. This would give you views from Marunouchi in the North, sweeping across Roppongi, to Shinjuku and a little more to the South. This means rooms 17 to 11 (12 would be great as it's a true corner room) offer the best views of the city. 14 & 15 are the biggest rooms as they are all on a curve, 11 is wide rather than long with more windows - 18 is probably a single room and significantly smaller.
Top tip after a long journey is to use the steam room (atrium level). There's a 'full body shower' there with 5 heads and another 'free hand' powerful shower head, making 6 in total. Bring down your Elemis products if you prefer them to the Kanebo ones. Those with tattoos and skin diseases are requested not to use the steam room, but if you have a tattoo and choose a quiet time so that you're alone there (like I was) I'm sure it would be no problem.
They have some pottery sake cups in the fridge which are kept cold. I've just used the steam room and am relaxing with some cold tea- the clay mugs are perfect for this too.
I can't think of a better place for a rail buff. The sound of the trains is noticeable on this side of the hotel, but not excessive. Does seem a lot quieter after midnight, neither of us was bothered at all by the noise last night. Shinagawa station has been a real highlight of the Tokyo view - I guess Shin-Osaka station would be beautiful to some.
The things to do page in the Strings Hotel directory even suggests a 'Shinagawa Public Bath Tour' - so it's not just me
Cool! MrLapLap has just returned with a prawn fry maisen sandwich and a creme caramel mochicream. I had some mochicream last night, the creme caramel one in particular was soooo good. Thanks to Derpelikan for the tip.