Best Western Shinjuku - Tokyo
Feb 16, 2010, 5:21 pm
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Best Western Shinjuku - Tokyo
Anyone had any experience with Best Western Shinjuku Tokyo in terms of the hotel and upgrades for platinum members? From Tripadvisor, the hotel seems pretty decent with consistently good reviews. Able to get a good corporate rate so likely to stay there if an upgrade is offered. 
Mar 6, 2010, 5:36 am
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Hi,
Stayed in this hotel last week (which is advertised as all brand new but opened something like 2 years ago...).
No upgrade for me. I showed my card on arrival but the receptionist almost didn't care. On the contrary, had to pay a charge for a twin-bed room instead of a double-bed one.
Breakfast disappointing, no much choice, no pastries, almost no fresh fruits, nothing...
The hotel is decent enough but I've already seen much better BW hotels. Next time, I'll go back to the Mercure Ginza, where I had a much better experience and where the was a warmer welcome.
By the way, don't forget to print a map before leaving, as the hotel is a bit tricky to find from Shinjuku station...
Stayed in this hotel last week (which is advertised as all brand new but opened something like 2 years ago...).
No upgrade for me. I showed my card on arrival but the receptionist almost didn't care. On the contrary, had to pay a charge for a twin-bed room instead of a double-bed one.
Breakfast disappointing, no much choice, no pastries, almost no fresh fruits, nothing...
The hotel is decent enough but I've already seen much better BW hotels. Next time, I'll go back to the Mercure Ginza, where I had a much better experience and where the was a warmer welcome.
By the way, don't forget to print a map before leaving, as the hotel is a bit tricky to find from Shinjuku station...
Apr 21, 2012, 4:14 pm
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2011 or 2012 Updates?
Has anyone got any recent updates for this property. I am a Plat and wonder what upgrade can be expected? Planning to book the Business Rooms to get an upgrade to the Executive floor.
Sep 18, 2013, 4:04 pm
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Any updates on this? Has anyone got upgrades with Platinum or Diamond?
I stayed here two years ago, but I did not have any status that time. I absolutely loved the hotel. Of course there are plenty of better hotels, but the location is just perfect for me. And when I'm going to Tokyo the next time I'm 99% sure I'm going to stay here again, so I would really appreciate it, if some of you had any news.
I stayed here two years ago, but I did not have any status that time. I absolutely loved the hotel. Of course there are plenty of better hotels, but the location is just perfect for me. And when I'm going to Tokyo the next time I'm 99% sure I'm going to stay here again, so I would really appreciate it, if some of you had any news.
Sep 20, 2013, 4:28 pm
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Any updates on this? Has anyone got upgrades with Platinum or Diamond?
I stayed here two years ago, but I did not have any status that time. I absolutely loved the hotel. Of course there are plenty of better hotels, but the location is just perfect for me. And when I'm going to Tokyo the next time I'm 99% sure I'm going to stay here again, so I would really appreciate it, if some of you had any news.
I stayed here two years ago, but I did not have any status that time. I absolutely loved the hotel. Of course there are plenty of better hotels, but the location is just perfect for me. And when I'm going to Tokyo the next time I'm 99% sure I'm going to stay here again, so I would really appreciate it, if some of you had any news.
I was there in March and as a valued Diamond member I got a suite upgrade. My working colleague got also an upgrade to a large room on a high floor. Further to that, I got access to the "club lounge", a room with a machines for drinks. It was a great experience. If I remember right, there were also some vouchers for breakfast or lunch given to me because of my diamond status.
Sep 23, 2013, 10:52 am
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I was there in March and as a valued Diamond member I got a suite upgrade. My working colleague got also an upgrade to a large room on a high floor. Further to that, I got access to the "club lounge", a room with a machines for drinks. It was a great experience. If I remember right, there were also some vouchers for breakfast or lunch given to me because of my diamond status.
Sep 23, 2013, 12:49 pm
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Thank you very much for your response! How was the suite? I stayed in a business class room last time and got access to that "club lounge" as well. I went there once, but the coffee from the machine was probably the worst coffee I have ever had, hehe. Have you stayed in any other BW's in Japan? If so, how have they treated you as a valued Diamond member?
Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu was also once but long ago. Also there, I guess they don't have suites. But I booked a cheap single room and got also there a spacious double with good view on high floor. Breakfast again in the rate included and Internet and water was given to me.
My experience was in all three BW hotels very good. People were friendly and I got BW points despite the fact that I booked with a 3rd party website.
Sep 30, 2013, 12:38 pm
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I was also in the BEST WESTERN Joytel Osaka. No suite but a larger room on a high floor with fantastic view. I guess they don't have a suite. Breakfast was included in the rate. I got free Internet but I have no idea was this because of my Diamond status or just because.
Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu was also once but long ago. Also there, I guess they don't have suites. But I booked a cheap single room and got also there a spacious double with good view on high floor. Breakfast again in the rate included and Internet and water was given to me.
My experience was in all three BW hotels very good. People were friendly and I got BW points despite the fact that I booked with a 3rd party website.
Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu was also once but long ago. Also there, I guess they don't have suites. But I booked a cheap single room and got also there a spacious double with good view on high floor. Breakfast again in the rate included and Internet and water was given to me.
My experience was in all three BW hotels very good. People were friendly and I got BW points despite the fact that I booked with a 3rd party website.
Sep 30, 2013, 12:44 pm
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Be careful about my experiences. BW are hit or miss. You can even get one time a very large suite upgrade (which is obviously seldom) but on the next time you may end up with zero benefits. Just to keep in mind @:-)
I am not sure but it might be that they give better treatment to "real diamond members" over matched ones.
It never hurts to nicely ask for some benefits at check-in, though @:-)
I am not sure but it might be that they give better treatment to "real diamond members" over matched ones.
It never hurts to nicely ask for some benefits at check-in, though @:-)
Sep 30, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Be careful about my experiences. BW are hit or miss. You can even get one time a very large suite upgrade (which is obviously seldom) but on the next time you may end up with zero benefits. Just to keep in mind @:-)
I am not sure but it might be that they give better treatment to "real diamond members" over matched ones.
It never hurts to nicely ask for some benefits at check-in, though @:-)
I am not sure but it might be that they give better treatment to "real diamond members" over matched ones.
It never hurts to nicely ask for some benefits at check-in, though @:-)
I agree with you that they might treat the real diamonds better than matched ones, but let's see how things go when I first visit the BW Shinjuku the next time. Hopefully soon! Thank you once more for your replies!
Oct 19, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Yes, I'll keep it in mind, thank you. And of course my opinion about them haven't changed completely after your comments, but it was nice to read some positive ones for a while.
I agree with you that they might treat the real diamonds better than matched ones, but let's see how things go when I first visit the BW Shinjuku the next time. Hopefully soon! Thank you once more for your replies!
I agree with you that they might treat the real diamonds better than matched ones, but let's see how things go when I first visit the BW Shinjuku the next time. Hopefully soon! Thank you once more for your replies!
Oct 21, 2013, 4:41 pm
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Travel to the hotel from Narita airport is relatively meaningless. You have several options. I'd suggest you take the cheap train with one change. It costs only 1'090 JPY!
http://goo.gl/maps/MS2Qx
From Shinjuku Station to the hotel is about 700 metres. Ask people, they are more than happy to help!
I did not regret at all that I took couple of time that hotel!
http://goo.gl/maps/MS2Qx
From Shinjuku Station to the hotel is about 700 metres. Ask people, they are more than happy to help!
I did not regret at all that I took couple of time that hotel!