Hey Guys
We'll be staying Tokyo for 3 nights the first week of October. We are using our SPG Points to book the nights, so our choices are limited between the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or The Westin Tokyo.
Which of these two hotels would be a better choice, in terms of location to all the attractions and access to the mass transit systems ?
Thanks
We'll be staying Tokyo for 3 nights the first week of October. We are using our SPG Points to book the nights, so our choices are limited between the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or The Westin Tokyo.
Which of these two hotels would be a better choice, in terms of location to all the attractions and access to the mass transit systems ?
Thanks
Welcome to FT, one! I've stayed several times at the Westin and I liked it. It is about a 12 minute walk to Ebisu station using a series of 5 moving walkways that operate from early in the morning until about 11pm. When they're shut down, the walk is about 15 minutes.
Looking at the map, the Sheraton Miyako is about a 5-7 minute walk from two subway stations on the Mita line.
Both hotels are in the same general part of Tokyo but I would say that Ebisu is somewhat better connected to the transit system than Shirokanetakanawa station. Only somewhat, however, so either would work on that regard.
Not having stayed at the Sheraton, I can't compare the two hotels but I strongly suspect the Westin is the better of the two.
Looking at the map, the Sheraton Miyako is about a 5-7 minute walk from two subway stations on the Mita line.
Both hotels are in the same general part of Tokyo but I would say that Ebisu is somewhat better connected to the transit system than Shirokanetakanawa station. Only somewhat, however, so either would work on that regard.
Not having stayed at the Sheraton, I can't compare the two hotels but I strongly suspect the Westin is the better of the two.
If you look on the starwood forum you will find threads discussing these hotels.
Hello theoneyouknowleast and welcome!
As has been mentioned, we have a dedicated forum for those with SPG points (yours is a common predicament for Starwood patrons visiting Tokyo)
Not so long ago the Sharaton Miyako was a category 3 hotel which made cash & points a bargain (2,800points & $45 - the location is also close to my father-in-law, so perfect for me). The Westin was never such great value for me, although I have visited it, so know the location.
The location of the Westin is a bit of a hike from Ebisu station (JR Yamanote) but there are moving walkways along much of the route, so it won't seem particularly far.
The Sheraton Miyako has a regular courtesy bus to Meguro station (JR Yamanote) although you can walk there in just over 20 minutes. As well as this there's a subway line very near the hotel which gives you more travel options.
Check out google maps and see for yourself.
There's actually little between them. Neither are in hugely ideal locations but neither present much of a problem (although I like the fact that Azabu Juban is within walking distance of the Sheraton Miyako as this is one of my preferred areas to hang out in late at night).
I'd suggest you choose based on quality, comfort, or simply what your points will allow.
MUCH more information in the SPG forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...etter-etc.html
(quite old this thread, concentrate on the later pages)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
As has been mentioned, we have a dedicated forum for those with SPG points (yours is a common predicament for Starwood patrons visiting Tokyo)
Not so long ago the Sharaton Miyako was a category 3 hotel which made cash & points a bargain (2,800points & $45 - the location is also close to my father-in-law, so perfect for me). The Westin was never such great value for me, although I have visited it, so know the location.
The location of the Westin is a bit of a hike from Ebisu station (JR Yamanote) but there are moving walkways along much of the route, so it won't seem particularly far.
The Sheraton Miyako has a regular courtesy bus to Meguro station (JR Yamanote) although you can walk there in just over 20 minutes. As well as this there's a subway line very near the hotel which gives you more travel options.
Check out google maps and see for yourself.
There's actually little between them. Neither are in hugely ideal locations but neither present much of a problem (although I like the fact that Azabu Juban is within walking distance of the Sheraton Miyako as this is one of my preferred areas to hang out in late at night).
I'd suggest you choose based on quality, comfort, or simply what your points will allow.
MUCH more information in the SPG forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...etter-etc.html
(quite old this thread, concentrate on the later pages)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html