peachy3

Celine673:

Teamlab have two exhibits, one in Odaiba, and one in Toyosu. They are both quick access from Conrad and far from Hilton.
I would stay in the Conrad, do Odaiba (that Teamlab exhibit has more interactive things you can do with kids), walk around the Hamarikyu gardens if you like, and you can go into Shinbashi/Ginza for dinner/shopping.
Shinjuku is just hordes of people and I don't recommend bringing two kids into the hordes of salarymen and commuters at the train station. You only have one night so you won't be able to do much.
I used to be gold - free breakfast in the restaurant, no lounge access at Conrad, but having said that I've never received an upgrade at Conrad despite staying 6 times as diamond.
Hope that helps!

Celine673

That is incredibly helpful, thank you! Last question is - should I book the Conrad now or wait? Do they ever have flash sales? I ask because their reservations are all non refundable. Thanks again!!

bitterproffit

I went to TeamLab Borderless last year. Pre order the tickets. It might save you time in line.

You didn't ask, but there is a Hilton in Odaiba pretty near to the TeamLab site. It might be convenient as well, if you aren't finding sales at the Conrad.

Celine673

Ok I hadn’t considered that Hilton. Is it as nice as the Conrad? Will definitely order our tickets in advance, thanks!

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

The Conrad does have sales but do not know the timings of when they usually are ( they can also have limited time 'flash sales' which are non refundable.

In terms of the hotel itself- The Conrad is a highert standard and nicer than the Hilton. It is close to beautiful gardens ( need to cross a traffic junction via lights three ways though, Ginza and the monorail to odaiba alothough the immediate area will be quieter at night. The Hilton Odaiba is very close to the Shopping centres, TV studios and observation decks and museums and entertainment centres of Odaiba ( as well as the replica Statue of Liberty)

regards

TBS

peachy3

Oh yes, I did forget about the Teamlab tickets. Buy them in advance, because they can also sell out!
Hilton Odaiba used to be a Nikko hotel and the furnishings are quite old. Don't get me wrong, almost all hotels in Japan are cleaner than elsewhere, but Conrad is a level or two above the Hilton Odaiba. Depends what you are after and budget. Hilton Odaiba is almost always cheaper. It takes longer to get anywhere from Odaiba though, so that is another point to take into consideration.

ZinCO

Hello, I have a 4-night stay booked over Christmas this year (2019) as a Diamond. There are 4 of us (2 kids, but one is 19) so 2 rooms. Also booked with my company's discount code. My wife is a Gold. My question is, am I better off booking the second room (for the kids) under my name as a second room, or have my wife book it? Not clear on whether they will extend free breakfast in particular to another room, but seem like the safe thing would be to have my wife book it separately (maybe we'll still use my company discount code, since we'd check in together, and the discount is substantial). Both rooms are cash bookings.

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks

maton

Hi, I will be visiting Tokyo in April 2020 with my family of four for a total of six nights. I plan on booking two rooms at Hilton Tokyo with points and free weekend night certificates. I don't have enough points for the Conrad. Both my wife and I are Diamond members. By taking advantage of the fifth night free, we will each spend 280k points. One will be for a standard king and the other as a standard twin room. And then we will both redeem our free weekend night certificates. As of now, it's 70k points per room night. And I'm hoping we will be upgraded with our status. Have we maximized our value or there is a better offer? I'm thinking we should just book now as I'm assuming that only the price itself may fluctuate between now and April 2020, and not the points required for each night. As a side note, I did take advantage of the 100% bonus points purchase offer that had ended last week. I'd purchased enough points to cover four nights as opposed to paying five nights out of pocket.

Hi, As a first timer visiting Tokyo, is it better to take the limo bus from NRT airport to Hilton Tokyo versus the express train? I'm willing to sacrifice some extra time than to go through the hassle of transferring. I'd prefer door to door service. And does the bus have luggage storage or I should use one of those luggage transport service at the airport? I'm schedule to land at 2:30pm local time. Thanks

The _Banking_Scot

Hi maton,

Welcome to flyertalk and the Hilton forum.

What you are planning sounds reasonable. Upgrades maybe harder to get at weekends and depending when in April you go you may have the sakura ( cherry blossom ) season, people coming over for the easter break etc. As Diamond members you will get lounge access regardless.

The pointss required for each night could well increase ( if the standard room awards are all taken) as there would only be premium awards left.

Regards

TBS

ptrang

Can't comment on the train as I haven't taken it from NRT. We took the limo bus from NRT to the Hilton in April this year and it was definitely a good experience. It took about an hour from the airport to the front door of the Hilton at around 6pm. The limo bus ticket counter was right in front after we exited passport control, so it was very convenient. The bus had plenty of space for everyone's luggage.

flyme2

For the Hilton Tokyo, the limo bus stops right at the Hilton's entrance, has plenty of space in the hold for luggage and offers free WiFi. It really is a no brainer and the closest affordable option for door to door service other than a private car or taxi.

maton

I don't know if it depends on the property or region, but from my experience in the US the free breakfast with status covers up to 2 guests per room and 2 rooms. If your wife has gold, then it's safer to book the second room under her name.

gvaughn

Gold vs. Diamond on cash booking means less bonus points. I believe policy is two rooms, 2 per room. So Diamond would be more beneficial.

inter_change

I booked a King Deluxe at 52k points a night. What irks me is that a legit rate? Also, what is the deal with the shower? From the pics I've seen it doesn't even look like it has a drain. Unless that hose actually reaches over the tub.

rustykettel

Assume you mean a picture like this?



Yes, there is a drain in the floor of the shower. Some spray hits in the tub and goes that drain as well. Think of it as a large shower stall with a tub in it.