Conrad Tokyo {JPN}
Dec 7, 2019, 8:01 pm
#526
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
Dec 8, 2019, 8:18 am
#528
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
Me too, that is why I pay with points.
The point is not, if it’s worth that money. The point is, why it’s difficult to get standard room awards at Conrad Tokyo.
There are other Hilton properties in Tokyo, where you get standard room awards much more easily. So if you mind checking availability frequently, just book another hotel.
The point is not, if it’s worth that money. The point is, why it’s difficult to get standard room awards at Conrad Tokyo.
There are other Hilton properties in Tokyo, where you get standard room awards much more easily. So if you mind checking availability frequently, just book another hotel.
Dec 13, 2019, 11:36 am
#529
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,928
You can probably message the concierge for details. However, Japan as a whole does not "celebrate" New Year's like Westerners do. It's a much more somber celebration where they honor their ancestors and pray.
Dec 13, 2019, 1:06 pm
#530
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 67
I couldn't find English version of the following page (in Japanese):
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
Dec 14, 2019, 12:29 am
#531
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
I've stayed here over New Years. There's nothing special.
Says: New Year's counting down party is just 10p-midnight, 16,000y pps inc taxes if staying there, live band, free-flowing champagne.
Wonder how many people would actually pay to attend such thing at that price, especially if they just shut it down right after midnight which seems rather anticlimatic.
I couldn't find English version of the following page (in Japanese):
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
Wonder how many people would actually pay to attend such thing at that price, especially if they just shut it down right after midnight which seems rather anticlimatic.
Dec 14, 2019, 12:33 am
#532
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Second one, not really. I don't know that most of us honor ancestors and pray. We're holed up watching kohaku NYE, then eat osechi meals even though much of Jpn population are not crazy about osechi.
Dec 14, 2019, 1:14 am
#533
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 142
I couldn't find English version of the following page (in Japanese):
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
https://www.conradtokyo.co.jp/plans/...d_newyear_1920
they do have a count-down party at Twenty Eight and special menus for Chinese and French restaurants
thank you! Have you ever dine at the Chinese restaurant before? Is it good? I think $160 for a two hours of countdown party is a bit too much for me
Dec 14, 2019, 1:29 pm
#534
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 67
If you still don't want to go to bed after midnight, going to a shrine or temple may be a good idea
http://www.visiting-japan.com/en/art...-hatsumode.htm
most train/subway systems should be operating overnight for the people going "hatsumode"
Dec 23, 2019, 3:42 pm
#535
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: VA, A3, HH, SQ, EK, CX
Posts: 72
At the Conrad Tokyo now (4th time staying here). 3 night points redemption. Gold HH member. Upgraded to executive floor. Checked in at 755PM and they phoned ahead to hold the lounge open a bit longer for us to enjoy the evening drinks.
Service is outstanding here.
Wonderful start to the Japan trip.
Service is outstanding here.
Wonderful start to the Japan trip.
Dec 24, 2019, 4:41 pm
#536
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORF
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Accor Silver, Marriott Gold, CAM Card
Posts: 392
Just back from a 6-night points redemption stay here. It's still my favorite hotel on the planet. I received a bay-view room on the top floor. As ozguytim notes, service is incredible here. The staff at and around the front desk and those in the lounge are incredibly helpful and enjoyable to talk to.
They gave out a Christmas-themed bear.
Dec 25, 2019, 11:19 am
#537
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 516
Just need advice for to book Conrad Tokyo on points successfully for next November 2010 . I look at the website and no availability (to book standard room for reward stay) from June to End of December 2020.
I like to know the following:
a) how in advance this hotel release availability for award booking
b) Will it better to book room paying with cash when there is a sale at this property
c) How long ahead of your trip you see standard room available for booking using points or certificate
Thank you
I like to know the following:
a) how in advance this hotel release availability for award booking
b) Will it better to book room paying with cash when there is a sale at this property
c) How long ahead of your trip you see standard room available for booking using points or certificate
Thank you
Dec 25, 2019, 11:41 am
#538
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: IAH
Programs: HH Diamond, Bonvoy something
Posts: 126
Just need advice for to book Conrad Tokyo on points successfully for next November 2010 . I look at the website and no availability (to book standard room for reward stay) from June to End of December 2020.
I like to know the following:
a) how in advance this hotel release availability for award booking
b) Will it better to book room paying with cash when there is a sale at this property
c) How long ahead of your trip you see standard room available for booking using points or certificate
Thank you
I like to know the following:
a) how in advance this hotel release availability for award booking
b) Will it better to book room paying with cash when there is a sale at this property
c) How long ahead of your trip you see standard room available for booking using points or certificate
Thank you
b) Sales can present a solid value if you have a specific point value targeted. Generally the flash sales are non-refundable so you have to weigh that risk.
c) see A
Cheers!
Dec 31, 2019, 7:19 am
#540
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Not sure when this change took effect at Cerise's breakfast buffet, but now each person is able to choose not 1 but 2 items from the a-la-carte selections. We only chose 1 item nonetheless, because there's no way I'd have much room left to enjoy the buffet on top of 2 made-to-order plates.