TOKYO: Park Hyatt or Grand Hyatt?
Jun 5, 2015, 9:53 pm
#196
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Of course. I did not say that a suite was guaranteed. Booking top room category guarantees that room type and positions you for a possible suite upgrade. That is perfectly acceptable to me.
Jun 6, 2015, 12:58 am
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The only reason I end up at the Andaz Tokyo is that the DSUs are not limitless.
Jun 6, 2015, 1:43 am
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Given the choice of booking an $800 room with a chance at a suite upgrade, or $150+points for at least a base room, I am likely to choose the latter. But with option C of heading down the road to the Grand Hyatt and getting a guaranteed suite for that same $150+points...well, Andaz isn't that much better enough to overcome it for me.
The only reason I end up at the Andaz Tokyo is that the DSUs are not limitless.
The only reason I end up at the Andaz Tokyo is that the DSUs are not limitless.
The choice is easier for me because I don't have DSUs, making the price difference between the properties less significant.
I also am usually traveling solo, so don't really need a suite. At some hotels, like PHT, I even prefer a View room to the entry level suites.
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Jun 6, 2015, 3:38 am
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I am curious as to why, I usually travel solo too but I enjoy the suite.
Jun 6, 2015, 3:53 am
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It depends on rate and what I value most. At some hotels view is better from top rooms than in entry level suites.
Jun 6, 2015, 4:00 am
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But I was also specifically curious regarding the PHT: what makes you prefer the view room over the entry level suite?
Jun 6, 2015, 4:35 am
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Now, a Diplomat Suite or higher category I really would enjoy. I hope PHT proceeds with the refurbishment that was announced a while back. It's a fine hotel but needs to be brought up to date a bit. They definitely should in time for the Olympics, if not sooner.
Jun 6, 2015, 5:16 am
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I like the corner views from the bedroom and bathroom. Plus it has a good layout and has everything I need.
Now, a Diplomat Suite or higher category I really would enjoy. I hope PHT proceeds with the refurbishment that was announced a while back. It's a fine hotel but needs to be brought up to date a bit. They definitely should in time for the Olympics, if not sooner.
Now, a Diplomat Suite or higher category I really would enjoy. I hope PHT proceeds with the refurbishment that was announced a while back. It's a fine hotel but needs to be brought up to date a bit. They definitely should in time for the Olympics, if not sooner.
I like the entry level suite at the PHT as it is and since I have DSUs it is not a bad proposition for me.
But I don't choose the PHT because they don't to upgrade me to a higher category room when I book a standard room as a diamond. This leads me to believe that the chance of me being upgraded in a suite are impossible.
Jun 6, 2015, 5:20 am
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Jun 6, 2015, 2:07 pm
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What I like best about the GH is the easy access to a huge choice of places to eat next door in Roppongi Hills -- Butagumi (absolutely terrific tonkatsu), the very good conveyor sushi joint in The Hat, the excellent Tempura Mikawa, even a Starbucks if you need one. The PHT is a wonderful place to be, but it's a schlep when you want to go anywhere else.
Jun 7, 2015, 3:47 am
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Platinums treated well here
Pleasantly surprised last evening on being upgraded to one category beyond that which I had booked. Combined with welcome drink and morning beverage
of choice (PHT gifts this to plats) well, can't ask for much more gracious recognition than this particularly from a hotel that is pretty much 100% occupancy most nights these days.
of choice (PHT gifts this to plats) well, can't ask for much more gracious recognition than this particularly from a hotel that is pretty much 100% occupancy most nights these days.
Jun 7, 2015, 4:27 am
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Jun 7, 2015, 6:15 am
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100% last night (Saturday) very close to that many a night in recent months, according the the nice lady who checked me in.
You are of course correct : Sunday night in Tokyo tends to be the softest of the week though even Sunday will ramp up following the start of student summer vacation in July.
You are of course correct : Sunday night in Tokyo tends to be the softest of the week though even Sunday will ramp up following the start of student summer vacation in July.
Jun 7, 2015, 6:30 am
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100% last night (Saturday) very close to that many a night in recent months, according the the nice lady who checked me in.
You are of course correct : Sunday night in Tokyo tends to be the softest of the week though even Sunday will ramp up following the start of student summer vacation in July.
You are of course correct : Sunday night in Tokyo tends to be the softest of the week though even Sunday will ramp up following the start of student summer vacation in July.
Jun 7, 2015, 6:46 am
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