Andaz Tokyo - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jan 29, 2018, 4:07 am
#1201
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EXACTLY!!!
Which is precisely why it is so preposterous to allow the single most desirable table in the entire restaurant to be reserved for breakfast, which could very well result in the table being left empty for a hour or even longer.
Which is precisely why it is so preposterous to allow the single most desirable table in the entire restaurant to be reserved for breakfast, which could very well result in the table being left empty for a hour or even longer.
Last edited by OsakaWino; Jan 29, 2018 at 8:38 am
Jan 29, 2018, 8:59 am
#1202
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Mr. Saito should still be there unless he has recently moved. He was there on my last stay.
When in Tokyo I frequent the Oak Door (now temporarily closed), Maduro, Four Seasons Marunouchi, Trader Vic’s at the New Otani, R2 (Roppongi), and the Ritz-Carlton. All of these are very different, but for me are enjoyable for different reasons. Some are very quiet places, while R2 and Oak Door can be crowded on busy nights.
Jan 29, 2018, 9:14 am
#1203
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Early bird catches the worm and it's not to say I would take it for the entire breakfast period.
Jan 29, 2018, 9:29 am
#1204
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There is a fantastic bar across from sushi Shimizu in Shimbashi, by the way. I have forgotten the name, but have been several times after dinner at Shimizu. I think it’s in fact run by members of the same family, if I am not mistaken.
Jan 29, 2018, 7:05 pm
#1206
Join Date: Nov 2011
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It is also my experience that whenever I ask for a window table at the reception for breakfast, I am asked without fail each and every time whether I have a reservation or not. I think you can’t really fault people who make reservations for breakfast since the hotel encourages them. If, however, they have an open window table and you don’t have a reservation, you will still be seated there.
I know reservations are a big thing in Japan, even for bars, but did you make a reservation for Gen Yamamoto? I once went there at 4pm on a weekday and was told the bar is full despite being deserted with not a single guest in sight.
Jan 29, 2018, 7:15 pm
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It is also my experience that whenever I ask for a window table at the reception for breakfast, I am asked without fail each and every time whether I have a reservation or not. I think you can’t really fault people who make reservations for breakfast since the hotel encourages them. If, however, they have an open window table and you don’t have a reservation, you will still be seated there.
I know reservations are a big thing in Japan, even for bars, but did you make a reservation for Gen Yamamoto? I once went there at 4pm on a weekday and was told the bar is full despite being deserted with not a single guest in sight.
I know reservations are a big thing in Japan, even for bars, but did you make a reservation for Gen Yamamoto? I once went there at 4pm on a weekday and was told the bar is full despite being deserted with not a single guest in sight.
Jan 29, 2018, 7:30 pm
#1209
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They don’t if I have any special requests, but if I ask if any window tables are available (without making a prior reservation) for breakfast, they have asked me if I have a reservation with special window request each and every time. I remember one time the lady even said to me “oh you need a reservation for the window tables!”
Jan 30, 2018, 3:37 am
#1210
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Yes - I reserved a few weeks ahead of time.
Feb 4, 2018, 2:19 am
#1211
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Got to stay for one night on P+C reservation two weekends ago -- this is probably the nicest hotel I've ever been in - love the room furniture, incredible shower/bath, had an awesome view ... wish I could stay longer, but at the time I booked, they were sold out the rest of the week (I moved tot eh Park Hyatt, which had great service, but not as nice)
Feb 25, 2018, 6:02 pm
#1212
Join Date: Sep 2008
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miserable service
Why do people like this place over Park Hyatt? Miserable service (I thought in Japan it is normal to serve with a smile), horribly small breakfaat buffet where food is not replaced quickly when it is gone (many things empty)
Feb 25, 2018, 6:18 pm
#1213
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Most likely a very, very long con designed to deceived you.
Feb 25, 2018, 6:34 pm
#1214
Join Date: Sep 2008
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If only the world revolved around me.
It seems people who do not have top tier status may want Andaz, or if they get the base room at PH. Andaz does not treat globalists well compared to PH.
I guess the wood does not impress me. Understated would be PH Zurich, where service is different, maybe less formal, but more hospitable and thoughtful
It seems people who do not have top tier status may want Andaz, or if they get the base room at PH. Andaz does not treat globalists well compared to PH.
I guess the wood does not impress me. Understated would be PH Zurich, where service is different, maybe less formal, but more hospitable and thoughtful
Feb 25, 2018, 7:08 pm
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It's not Thailand - the land of smiles. No one has ever been openly hostile or rude to me at Andaz. Tell them what you want and have they bring it for you if it's out. One word to the manager or Director of F&B and you'd be sitting pretty.