Hilton Tokyo {JPN}
Oct 8, 2018, 8:07 am
#151
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 590
Really torn as to what to do. I currently have 5 nights booked at the Conrad on points. But I'm considering doing 2 nights at the MiraCosta Disney and then I'll only need 3 nights and it may make more sense to stay at the Hilton for 60k a night. Love the Conrad but the I'd save quite a bit of points doing it this way.
Man, tough choice.
Man, tough choice.
Oct 8, 2018, 9:09 am
#152
Join Date: May 2010
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond; BA Gold
Posts: 154
dilemma for a stay in a month. Would a sale be imminent? Who’s got a crystal ball?!
Oct 8, 2018, 12:37 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London
Posts: 132
It's possible, last year I booked four nights at the Conrad in an Exec Suite City side mid November in a sale. Paid 220k yen inc taxes etc or about £1400 at the then exchange rate. This was for the four nights starting Boxing Day.
Oct 10, 2018, 2:35 pm
#154
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: DC
Posts: 31
Staying here at the moment. Been treated really good as usual. Booked on points and upgraded to a large executive room (as a Gold Member). The Breakfast in the Lounge and the Japanese breakfast are great. At pre-dinner snacks, the lounge is packed and you need to line-up to get food and the buffet get emptied pretty fast which is a bit annoying.
However, tonight, I was invited to use the « secret » lounge only for Gold and Diamond members in room 3710. I was told it’s not opened every night. Food spread is slightly better with sweets; the attendant is charming and provides table service. Much more private and the alcohol is flowing...
I would stay here again anytime.
However, tonight, I was invited to use the « secret » lounge only for Gold and Diamond members in room 3710. I was told it’s not opened every night. Food spread is slightly better with sweets; the attendant is charming and provides table service. Much more private and the alcohol is flowing...
I would stay here again anytime.
Oct 11, 2018, 3:33 am
#155
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: BNA (Nashville)
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 6,229
Currently here on a 5 day stay with points. No upgrade offered. At first I was disappointed but reminded myself that it’s a point stay and if I wanted an upgrade I could always had paid for it. Hotel is very busy. But the room is nice and breakfast downstairs was very nice, so, while I wish for a larger room, so far it’s been a very nice stay.
Oddly, the man at the check in asked for another card when I presented my Hilton Amex card. He said he would have to put a 50,000 Yen hold on the Amex because it’s Amex and asked if I would rather use a MasterCard or Visa. I found that really contrary to Hilton’s exclusive relationship with Amex. No big deal though, just an odd exchange.
Oddly, the man at the check in asked for another card when I presented my Hilton Amex card. He said he would have to put a 50,000 Yen hold on the Amex because it’s Amex and asked if I would rather use a MasterCard or Visa. I found that really contrary to Hilton’s exclusive relationship with Amex. No big deal though, just an odd exchange.
Oct 11, 2018, 6:32 am
#156
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 590
Currently here on a 5 day stay with points. No upgrade offered. At first I was disappointed but reminded myself that it’s a point stay and if I wanted an upgrade I could always had paid for it. Hotel is very busy. But the room is nice and breakfast downstairs was very nice, so, while I wish for a larger room, so far it’s been a very nice stay.
Oddly, the man at the check in asked for another card when I presented my Hilton Amex card. He said he would have to put a 50,000 Yen hold on the Amex because it’s Amex and asked if I would rather use a MasterCard or Visa. I found that really contrary to Hilton’s exclusive relationship with Amex. No big deal though, just an odd exchange.
Oddly, the man at the check in asked for another card when I presented my Hilton Amex card. He said he would have to put a 50,000 Yen hold on the Amex because it’s Amex and asked if I would rather use a MasterCard or Visa. I found that really contrary to Hilton’s exclusive relationship with Amex. No big deal though, just an odd exchange.
Oct 11, 2018, 9:50 am
#157
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Accor Diamond
Posts: 253
I prefer to have breakfast upstairs so I don,t have to deal with tourist bus lines for pancakes.
Also, they put a hold of 10 000 yens per night on my Amex as well, but didn't mention the hold was less with MC or Visa...
Oct 11, 2018, 4:36 pm
#158
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: BNA (Nashville)
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 6,229
This hotel treats Gold Members really well. Upgrades are frequent.
I prefer to have breakfast upstairs so I don,t have to deal with tourist bus lines for pancakes.
Also, they put a hold of 10 000 yens per night on my Amex as well, but didn't mention the hold was less with MC or Visa...
I prefer to have breakfast upstairs so I don,t have to deal with tourist bus lines for pancakes.
Also, they put a hold of 10 000 yens per night on my Amex as well, but didn't mention the hold was less with MC or Visa...
The man at the desk said the hold was only Amex, but it wasn’t a big deal and I wanted point credit for anything I put on my room.
Oct 23, 2018, 12:55 pm
#159
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,916
Executive lounge closing from 3rd Jan to end April 2019
Hi,
I was looking at prices for the hilton tokyo for early december and this message is at the top of the room choice page
"
Executive Lounge - temporarily closure due to renovation Hilton Tokyo's Executive Lounge on the 37th floor will be temporarily closed from January 3rd to around end April, 2019 due to renovations. Spacious and stylish décor with sleek Japanese touches throughout, we wish to welcome you back to our new Executive Lounge around Spring 2019."
It did not mention any alternative arrangements yet.
Regards
TBS
PS it is now on the hotel front page;
https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ja...ITW/index.html
I was looking at prices for the hilton tokyo for early december and this message is at the top of the room choice page
"
Executive Lounge - temporarily closure due to renovation Hilton Tokyo's Executive Lounge on the 37th floor will be temporarily closed from January 3rd to around end April, 2019 due to renovations. Spacious and stylish décor with sleek Japanese touches throughout, we wish to welcome you back to our new Executive Lounge around Spring 2019."
It did not mention any alternative arrangements yet.
Regards
TBS
PS it is now on the hotel front page;
https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ja...ITW/index.html
Last edited by The _Banking_Scot; Oct 23, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Oct 23, 2018, 3:30 pm
#160
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Hi,
I was looking at prices for the hilton tokyo for early december and this message is iat the top of the room choice page
"
Executive Lounge - temporarily closure due to renovation Hilton Tokyo's Executive Lounge on the 37th floor will be temporarily closed from January 3rd to around end April, 2019 due to renovations. Spacious and stylish décor with sleek Japanese touches throughout, we wish to welcome you back to our new Executive Lounge around Spring 2019."
It did not mention any alternative arrangements yet.
Regards
TBS
I was looking at prices for the hilton tokyo for early december and this message is iat the top of the room choice page
"
Executive Lounge - temporarily closure due to renovation Hilton Tokyo's Executive Lounge on the 37th floor will be temporarily closed from January 3rd to around end April, 2019 due to renovations. Spacious and stylish décor with sleek Japanese touches throughout, we wish to welcome you back to our new Executive Lounge around Spring 2019."
It did not mention any alternative arrangements yet.
Regards
TBS
Oct 23, 2018, 4:10 pm
#161
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
Oct 23, 2018, 9:25 pm
#162
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Oct 23, 2018, 11:16 pm
#164
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
I seem to remember there was a mention upthread a while back about expanding the lounge. Maybe this is that work?
ETA: found it at #153
ETA: found it at #153
Last time I stayed here, in July, we had a great conversation with the Executive Lounge Manager. I was that they will be expanding the lounge, it will be 2x larger. The way it will be expanded is the suite across the hallway will be eliminated, so the lounge will be on two sides of the hallway. That area will have the bay view and will have significantly more seating area. He told us the plan was to start construction in 2017 and wrap it up by 2018.
I am not sure if anyone else reported about this upthread, but I am excited to check it out next time I am there, probably in a 2-3 years.
Cheers,
PedroNY
I am not sure if anyone else reported about this upthread, but I am excited to check it out next time I am there, probably in a 2-3 years.
Cheers,
PedroNY
Oct 24, 2018, 9:53 am
#165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,423
Without a lounge facility, I would definitely be less likely to select this hotel. The hotel isn't "all that." With no lounge, there are likely to be better hotel options in Tokyo for folks who play the loyalty game.