zombietooth

Thanks for the info.^
It makes perfect sense. The frontline in observing and reporting suspicious behavior, travel patterns, etc. is very likely within the hospitality industry.

shuigao

Well, the website is quoting me upwards of ¥60k for some dates in March 2020 (granted, it's super peak sakura season) for the base King Hilton room.

Red259

Just booked an award night for 70k points at this property. Room rate with taxes etc would have run me about $553. Was this a worthwhile redemption for Tokyo (booking early November)? How are diamonds treated at this property?

zombietooth

Yes, you got an excellent redemption value but normally this property costs much less, so there is probably a convention or other event nearby during your visit. This is one of the most popular business hotels in Tokyo and it is almost always at capacity, so sometimes it is very expensive. I like this property more than the Park Hyatt across the park.

Diamonds are treated very well here. Their EL is the best that I've ever experienced across any brand, and the service culture at this property is exceptional.

Be sure to check-out the outstanding fitness center and the wonderful hot and cold baths. You can make the hot bath as warm as you want-something which can't be done in any other property I've ever stayed at. There is nothing better than relaxing in the hot bath after a long work day.

dascc

seeing this alert on the hotel webpage: As of 15th July, Hilton Tokyo will implement a new Elevator Card Access System. Guests who will be staying with us in the Executive-category rooms, Suites and/or Hilton Honors Diamond members who wish to check-in in our 37F Executive Lounge, please visit our Front Desk, Concierge Desk, or nearby staff members when entering the 1F lobby to gain access to 37F.

Does this mean that you have to go to lobby just to access 37F??

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

For the first time ( ie when arriving and you wish to check in) yes you will need to visit the lobby ( generally where you come in unless coming through the shopping arcade). After you check in, if you have lounge access then your room key card will be good for 37F also ( so you can go straight to 37F)

Regards

TBS

rustykettel

dascc

isn't that how it always works? They program your card upon check in for lounge access (assuming you're entitled to the EL)?

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

Yes it is but the last time i arrived at the Hilton Tokyo the elevators did not have a keycard so you could head straight up to floor 37 to check in without using anybody in the lobby .Looks like this will no longer be the case ( but more secure probably)

Regards

TBS

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,
Thanks for the clarification. I intended on saying that coming from Hiltopia you would not have needed to use anyone in the lobby , just changing elevators

Regards

TBS

HawaiiO

Is it easier to get a bus to the hotel from NRT or take the train to Shinjuku and walk to the hotel?

Thanks!

TravelLawyer

I've never walked it, but there's a shuttle between the Hilton and the Shinjuku train station.

rustykettel

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

Do you have much luggage? With a large suitcase the bus is handier as it is door to door but as Travellawyer said there is a shuttle bus from the West entrance of Shinjuku statiom ( stop 20/21 IIRC) but can be full at peak times- runs every 20mins or so ( reduced frequencies outside peak times)

Regards

TBS

teemuflyer

Convenience wise, the Limo Bus is the best bet between these two options. Door to door service at a reasonable price. Sometimes the schedule favors the NEX..