Hilton Tokyo {JPN}
Dec 19, 2022, 4:50 pm
#571
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
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Dec 26, 2022, 3:51 pm
#572
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: SFO
Programs: HH, *G
Posts: 120
I'm going to tokyo in about 3 months (Finally!), 5 nights at the Hilton Tokyo, and 3 nights at Tokyo Bay for some Disney fun. 
Right now, I'm trying to think about the best ways to get to and from the hotel.
* Now that the shuttle is running, it seems the Nartia Express direct to Shinjuku should be the easiest route, right? I don't mind train transfers, but prefer not to do it with luggage.
* Tokyo Disney is at Mirahama Station, which does not seem to have a direct line to Shinjuku. What would folks recommend? I don't mind paying a bit more for a car, but I have my limits.
We probably won't try to have too much luggage, but I really can't predict how much shopping might go on.
Right now, I'm trying to think about the best ways to get to and from the hotel.
* Now that the shuttle is running, it seems the Nartia Express direct to Shinjuku should be the easiest route, right? I don't mind train transfers, but prefer not to do it with luggage.
* Tokyo Disney is at Mirahama Station, which does not seem to have a direct line to Shinjuku. What would folks recommend? I don't mind paying a bit more for a car, but I have my limits.
We probably won't try to have too much luggage, but I really can't predict how much shopping might go on.
Dec 26, 2022, 3:57 pm
#573
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,485
From narita I would assume the limousine bus is running again to the Hilton, soon. And timings should slowly increase from March if they don’t currently work out. No need to book too far ahead.
I would do this as simplest option with kids and luggage (I assume kids with disney but maybe not?)
then Hilton Tokyo to Tokyo bay depends on how much luggage you have.
could take a few trains, there is a cross town express so you only have to change once, IIRC, if you get the times right.
otherwise send luggage ahead with takyubin and then train it.
or just grab a single taxi and be done with it.
I would do this as simplest option with kids and luggage (I assume kids with disney but maybe not?)
then Hilton Tokyo to Tokyo bay depends on how much luggage you have.
could take a few trains, there is a cross town express so you only have to change once, IIRC, if you get the times right.
otherwise send luggage ahead with takyubin and then train it.
or just grab a single taxi and be done with it.
Dec 27, 2022, 1:03 am
#574
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 60
Easiest would be taking the airport bus as it takes you to the hotel directly. Be aware that if you're arriving at NRT in the afternoon that it takes about 2 hours to Hilton Tokyo due to rush hour traffic.
Dec 29, 2022, 7:24 am
#575
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: ORD
Programs: United Premier 1K , Marriot Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 114
Hi
In my room now ( check in at 1215)
check in agent said they would have upgraded me to a Jr suite but no availability but offered me a half bottle of wine or a box of chocolates. They gave me a 1pm checkout on Sunday as I move to the conrad
Room is fine ( shower only) with views over the city park and to the west.
Overall good so far
Tbs
In my room now ( check in at 1215)
check in agent said they would have upgraded me to a Jr suite but no availability but offered me a half bottle of wine or a box of chocolates. They gave me a 1pm checkout on Sunday as I move to the conrad
Room is fine ( shower only) with views over the city park and to the west.
Overall good so far
Tbs
I was there in a booked Executive King just last August and was told the same thing. My observation was the hotel was only half full.
I did get a top floor room that I requested though.
Unlike the afternoon snacks the evening snack selection is very good with a number of cold and hot items including sushi. Soup.also available ( minestrone today)
small cakes and ice cream is also available.
Good selection of alcohol although it is only sparkling shardonnay
I think I prefer the lounge breakfast as I did not like the marble lounge set up for breakfastwith steps to the seating area, my seat being under the spiral staircase so seemed a bit darker than other tables and the breakfast layout being triangular
breakfast in the lounge was very good with omelets made to order but the orange juice machine has gone.
Overall a hood enough stay and very good value for the price paid bit not keen on the upgrade policy.
Tbs
small cakes and ice cream is also available.
Good selection of alcohol although it is only sparkling shardonnay
I think I prefer the lounge breakfast as I did not like the marble lounge set up for breakfastwith steps to the seating area, my seat being under the spiral staircase so seemed a bit darker than other tables and the breakfast layout being triangular
breakfast in the lounge was very good with omelets made to order but the orange juice machine has gone.
Overall a hood enough stay and very good value for the price paid bit not keen on the upgrade policy.
Tbs
They did not have any sushi and the alcohol selection was just beer. Basically nothing that multiple people could touch although they were still encouraging the plastic gloves...(sigh)
The lounge breakfast was only offered on Sundays during this time, but it wasnt anything to write home about. My experience left me grateful that I could go to the Marble room the other days and get a proper breakfast.
Overall it sounds like the hotel is back up to par, but looking at bookings right now on Hilton.com for March and what they want is outrageous. I think I will wait until into January and see if the prices go down.
Dec 29, 2022, 7:43 am
#576
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Hi I had booked a premium room through hilton.com ( rate was about Y30k oer night ( had booked just before the official opening up.with no guided tours requirement announcement)
rates in March may be higher due to the sakura season
regards
tbs
rates in March may be higher due to the sakura season
regards
tbs
Dec 30, 2022, 8:49 pm
#577
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat,
Posts: 2,281
Booking another trip to Tokyo, I’m wondering if this hotel will honor Diamond benefits booked for two connecting rooms? (I understand that the benefit is one by terms, I’m asking if in practice the hotel has extended benefits to two rooms)
Jan 3, 2023, 12:15 pm
#579
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: SFO
Programs: HH, *G
Posts: 120
From narita I would assume the limousine bus is running again to the Hilton, soon. And timings should slowly increase from March if they don’t currently work out. No need to book too far ahead.
I would do this as simplest option with kids and luggage (I assume kids with disney but maybe not?)
then Hilton Tokyo to Tokyo bay depends on how much luggage you have.
could take a few trains, there is a cross town express so you only have to change once, IIRC, if you get the times right.
otherwise send luggage ahead with takyubin and then train it.
or just grab a single taxi and be done with it.
I would do this as simplest option with kids and luggage (I assume kids with disney but maybe not?)
then Hilton Tokyo to Tokyo bay depends on how much luggage you have.
could take a few trains, there is a cross town express so you only have to change once, IIRC, if you get the times right.
otherwise send luggage ahead with takyubin and then train it.
or just grab a single taxi and be done with it.
Right now we get in around 7pm after a somewhat long layover in TPE, so our goal will be to eat and sleep. The limousine seems like the best option probably.
Takkyubin is cheaper than I expected so that's probably a good option, too.
Jan 3, 2023, 12:29 pm
#580
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
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Jan 3, 2023, 12:41 pm
#581
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Hi,
A 1 year old post from here Where exactly does the Tokyo Hilton shuttle stop... (tripadvisor.com)
It is stop 21 by the keio department store .
Look for the West exit from shinjuku station ( you may have to walk up 1 flight of stairs to the main street level). This was the same location as in 2019 when i last used it ( did not use it in November 2022 when I was last there)
Regards
TBS
Jan 3, 2023, 1:21 pm
#582
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, MR TITANIUM 2M, HH DIA, Hyatt EXP, BW DIA, IC AMB, IHG PLAT, UA GLD
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Hi,
A 1 year old post from here Where exactly does the Tokyo Hilton shuttle stop... (tripadvisor.com)
It is stop 21 by the keio department store .
Look for the West exit from shinjuku station ( you may have to walk up 1 flight of stairs to the main street level). This was the same location as in 2019 when i last used it ( did not use it in November 2022 when I was last there)
Regards
TBS
A 1 year old post from here Where exactly does the Tokyo Hilton shuttle stop... (tripadvisor.com)
It is stop 21 by the keio department store .
Look for the West exit from shinjuku station ( you may have to walk up 1 flight of stairs to the main street level). This was the same location as in 2019 when i last used it ( did not use it in November 2022 when I was last there)
Regards
TBS
Jan 16, 2023, 4:42 pm
#583
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: California
Posts: 290
We just stayed at Hilton Tokyo for 3 nights using points. We booked for 3 people and received a triple room with 3 single beds. Got access to executive lounge because of Diamond status. The hotel was nearly or fully occupied. It was a pleasant stay.
Jan 17, 2023, 3:50 am
#584
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Location: HEL
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How were the offerings in the EL? More or less back to pre-pandemic levels?
Jan 17, 2023, 4:54 am
#585
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Breakfast - back to pre covud levels as far as I could tell
Afternoon- limited cakes but with an ice cream machine. ( cut back since pre covid) evening snacks - good selection (Better than at the conrad) . Maybe a small cutback but still good regards tbs