May 8, 2015, 12:28 am
Last edit by: FlyMan
Opinion will vary but this was compiled by what was highlighted by most members:
All allow 2 adult with 2 kids
All allow 2 adult with 2 kids
which Hyatt in Tokyo?
Apr 15, 2023, 4:03 pm
#796
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
Posted in the GH thread but this one is probably better. Hotel rates are insane and points availability is limited so here's what I've got. Not my first time in Tokyo and I've seen most of the main touristy sites. Honestly just going to go back to Japan and get lost for 5 days and eat.
free night cert at PH
2 nights paid at HR Yokohama
2 nights at HC Ginza
No upgrades expected since all hotels are booked pretty solid. I really wanted to try the Andaz as well but it's only available the last night of the trip for points. For that to work I would have to do one of the following
3 nights at the HR Yokohama after my night at PH which is meh. It's not far from Shinjuku or Shibuya which is where I like to spend most of my time but I still feel like 3 nights in Yokohama might be a pain. I'd go for a late checkout on the first night and probably get to Yokohama fairly late anyway so it would really only be 2 full days.
or
1 night PH followed by 2 at the HR Yokohama then 1 at HC and last night at the Andaz. I'd switch my free night to the Andaz to save 5k points and snag the PH with points. Also seems like a bit of a hassle but before I joined Hyatt I earned Hilton diamond based on stays so I'm fairly used to bouncing around hotels and it doesn't bother me as much as most people.
Lastly I could just switch to the GH for the last 2 nights instead but the rooms at the Centric look so much nicer. Club lounge isn't really a huge deal but it would be nice. I can just swing by a convenience store for drinks and snacks anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
free night cert at PH
2 nights paid at HR Yokohama
2 nights at HC Ginza
No upgrades expected since all hotels are booked pretty solid. I really wanted to try the Andaz as well but it's only available the last night of the trip for points. For that to work I would have to do one of the following
3 nights at the HR Yokohama after my night at PH which is meh. It's not far from Shinjuku or Shibuya which is where I like to spend most of my time but I still feel like 3 nights in Yokohama might be a pain. I'd go for a late checkout on the first night and probably get to Yokohama fairly late anyway so it would really only be 2 full days.
or
1 night PH followed by 2 at the HR Yokohama then 1 at HC and last night at the Andaz. I'd switch my free night to the Andaz to save 5k points and snag the PH with points. Also seems like a bit of a hassle but before I joined Hyatt I earned Hilton diamond based on stays so I'm fairly used to bouncing around hotels and it doesn't bother me as much as most people.
Lastly I could just switch to the GH for the last 2 nights instead but the rooms at the Centric look so much nicer. Club lounge isn't really a huge deal but it would be nice. I can just swing by a convenience store for drinks and snacks anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Apr 15, 2023, 4:32 pm
#797
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Posted in the GH thread but this one is probably better. Hotel rates are insane and points availability is limited so here's what I've got. Not my first time in Tokyo and I've seen most of the main touristy sites. Honestly just going to go back to Japan and get lost for 5 days and eat.
free night cert at PH
2 nights paid at HR Yokohama
2 nights at HC Ginza
No upgrades expected since all hotels are booked pretty solid. I really wanted to try the Andaz as well but it's only available the last night of the trip for points. For that to work I would have to do one of the following
3 nights at the HR Yokohama after my night at PH which is meh. It's not far from Shinjuku or Shibuya which is where I like to spend most of my time but I still feel like 3 nights in Yokohama might be a pain. I'd go for a late checkout on the first night and probably get to Yokohama fairly late anyway so it would really only be 2 full days.
or
1 night PH followed by 2 at the HR Yokohama then 1 at HC and last night at the Andaz. I'd switch my free night to the Andaz to save 5k points and snag the PH with points. Also seems like a bit of a hassle but before I joined Hyatt I earned Hilton diamond based on stays so I'm fairly used to bouncing around hotels and it doesn't bother me as much as most people.
Lastly I could just switch to the GH for the last 2 nights instead but the rooms at the Centric look so much nicer. Club lounge isn't really a huge deal but it would be nice. I can just swing by a convenience store for drinks and snacks anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
free night cert at PH
2 nights paid at HR Yokohama
2 nights at HC Ginza
No upgrades expected since all hotels are booked pretty solid. I really wanted to try the Andaz as well but it's only available the last night of the trip for points. For that to work I would have to do one of the following
3 nights at the HR Yokohama after my night at PH which is meh. It's not far from Shinjuku or Shibuya which is where I like to spend most of my time but I still feel like 3 nights in Yokohama might be a pain. I'd go for a late checkout on the first night and probably get to Yokohama fairly late anyway so it would really only be 2 full days.
or
1 night PH followed by 2 at the HR Yokohama then 1 at HC and last night at the Andaz. I'd switch my free night to the Andaz to save 5k points and snag the PH with points. Also seems like a bit of a hassle but before I joined Hyatt I earned Hilton diamond based on stays so I'm fairly used to bouncing around hotels and it doesn't bother me as much as most people.
Lastly I could just switch to the GH for the last 2 nights instead but the rooms at the Centric look so much nicer. Club lounge isn't really a huge deal but it would be nice. I can just swing by a convenience store for drinks and snacks anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Apr 15, 2023, 4:37 pm
#798
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
Nope. None were available unless they were all HR Yokohama which I don’t want to do. Trip is less than a week away and I’ve been checking religiously but no dice.
Apr 15, 2023, 4:52 pm
#799
formerly wchinchen
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Honolulu
Programs: AA CK, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,301
The Tokyo Hyatt properties have some high demand going on with the recent Japan reopening. Decided to go to Tokyo-Kyoto-Tokyo on short notice at the end of May, and there are no points/TSU available for PH/Andaz. I even looked into August/September, and no point redemptions are available either. The prices are more than expected for an Andaz (close to 900-1000.00 per night at Andaz for a basic room). 1200 for PH basic rooms. No thanks, and ended up choosing Mandarin Oriental for the delta in price difference.
Apr 15, 2023, 4:57 pm
#800
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
The Tokyo Hyatt properties have some high demand going on with the recent Japan reopening. Decided to go to Tokyo-Kyoto-Tokyo on short notice at the end of May, and there are no points/TSU available for PH/Andaz. I even looked into August/September, and no point redemptions are available either. The prices are more than expected for an Andaz (close to 900-1000.00 per night at Andaz for a basic room). 1200 for PH basic rooms. No thanks, and ended up choosing Mandarin Oriental for the delta in price difference.
Apr 15, 2023, 9:34 pm
#801
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 7
Didn't know PH provides bus transportation from NRT to the hotel, which sounds great. Definitely useful for my coming trip. Thx for sharing!
Last edited by Lazyjarl; Apr 15, 2023 at 10:46 pm
Apr 15, 2023, 10:14 pm
#802
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 116
I would setup alerts from staywithpoints while you look for other plans, I was able to personally secure some last minute awards by using the website
Apr 15, 2023, 11:02 pm
#803
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Apr 16, 2023, 1:03 am
#804
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
Apr 16, 2023, 9:49 am
#805
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
Thanks for that. It looks like 2 nights at the Andaz opened up when I'm at HR Yokohama but that would take a good chunk of my remaining points which I'm not sure if I want to do. The last 2 have nothing but I think that's because that Saturday is so busy. My choices there are only HC or GH. I have no interest in shopping so Ginza doesn't really do much for me but it is easy enough to get around from there. Still tempted to move that to the GH.
Apr 18, 2023, 1:01 pm
#806
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
Andaz just opened up for my stay at the end of the trip on points. Is it worth an extra 10k points over the GH as a globalist? Breakfast looks great but location is meh. Not a party guy but roppongi would be interesting to walk at night.
Apr 18, 2023, 1:07 pm
#807
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,216
The Andaz is newer, nicer, and better located.
Apr 18, 2023, 1:52 pm
#808
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,181
Yeah the hardware looks miles ahead of the GH. 10k per night is quite a bit extra but I went ahead and hanged it. I have a lot of Hyatt nights coming up so I’ll rack up a fair amount of points with the promo going on.
Apr 18, 2023, 2:14 pm
#809
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,974
Roppongi, no matter hour of day or night, is much safer than most major US or EU cities. I've walked around at all hours of the day and night and unless you are looking for trouble or decide to go with one of the touts / visit shady bars you are not going to encounter any trouble. Its pretty easy to tell what is reputable vs not these days for bars etc.