Input on list of hotels for Tokyo
Nov 11, 2005 | 1:16 pm
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Input on list of hotels for Tokyo
I am heading to Tokyo for a short business trip (2 days), but will also stay the weekend.
I plan on studying the city a bit more this weekend, but need to reserve a hotel. I like staying at Marriott brands for points and status (I have Platinum access which is nice for upgrades, lounges, etc).
My company approved hotels are:
Four Seasons - Chinzan-So
Imperial HotelTokyo
Palace Hotel
Any input on these hotels and locations would be great. It seems like these are nice hotels -- should I dump Marriott on this trip? I think my office is located in Chiyoda-ku.
Thanks
I plan on studying the city a bit more this weekend, but need to reserve a hotel. I like staying at Marriott brands for points and status (I have Platinum access which is nice for upgrades, lounges, etc).
My company approved hotels are:
Four Seasons - Chinzan-So
Imperial HotelTokyo
Palace Hotel
Any input on these hotels and locations would be great. It seems like these are nice hotels -- should I dump Marriott on this trip? I think my office is located in Chiyoda-ku.
Thanks
Nov 11, 2005 | 2:08 pm
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The Four Seasons is BY FAR the best choice of the three, but it's not conveniently located to Chiyoda-ku. In fact, it's just not conveniently located. The Imperial and the Palace are nice hotels, but just aren't in the same league as the FS... they are in much more convenient locations, though.
Marriott doesn't have a lot in Tokyo and by the looks of it the only one convenient to your office location (and public transport for your weekend explorations) is the Renaissance Ginza Tobu.
Given the above options I would check to see:
1) what the rates are at the Rosewood Seiyo Ginza.
2) If your company has a corporate rate at the Four Seasons Marunouchi.
On the other hand, I've been told that I have expensive taste
Marriott doesn't have a lot in Tokyo and by the looks of it the only one convenient to your office location (and public transport for your weekend explorations) is the Renaissance Ginza Tobu.
Given the above options I would check to see:
1) what the rates are at the Rosewood Seiyo Ginza.
2) If your company has a corporate rate at the Four Seasons Marunouchi.
On the other hand, I've been told that I have expensive taste
Nov 11, 2005 | 2:19 pm
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Thanks Andrewp. I'll check out those suggestions as well.
Do you know of a decent online reference that will show me where these parts of the city are? I have not found a good map yet, and am coming from a strong knowledge of NRT, but nothing beyond the security gates.
Do you know of a decent online reference that will show me where these parts of the city are? I have not found a good map yet, and am coming from a strong knowledge of NRT, but nothing beyond the security gates.
Nov 11, 2005 | 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Tiojelly
Thanks Andrewp. I'll check out those suggestions as well.
Do you know of a decent online reference that will show me where these parts of the city are? I have not found a good map yet, and am coming from a strong knowledge of NRT, but nothing beyond the security gates.
Do you know of a decent online reference that will show me where these parts of the city are? I have not found a good map yet, and am coming from a strong knowledge of NRT, but nothing beyond the security gates.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/477...books&v=glance
I was able to pickup a copy from my local Borders. This is by far the best map available since it shows all of the subway and train stations and labels the exits using the actual names/numbers posted in the stations (VERY important). It also points out major buildings (by name), Post offices (good for international ATMs), Citibank locations, and most hotels. It also shows the chome boundaries and block numbers (useful for finding an address).
Nov 12, 2005 | 3:04 am
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[QUOTE=andrewp]I use the "Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide" which is available from Amazon:
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I also strongly recommend that you get this map (as would many others on this forum). It will literally open up Tokyo to you. There's simply nothing better.
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I also strongly recommend that you get this map (as would many others on this forum). It will literally open up Tokyo to you. There's simply nothing better.
Nov 12, 2005 | 6:49 am
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Oh yes, there's better. Much better. My trusty Shobunsha Tokyo Bunko mapbook is so detailed it actually gives you the homeowner's names. But it isn't in English...
Originally Posted by andrewp
I also strongly recommend that you get this map (as would many others on this forum). It will literally open up Tokyo to you. There's simply nothing better.
Nov 12, 2005 | 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by andrewp
I use the "Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide" which is available from Amazon:
Originally Posted by pickles
Oh yes, there's better. Much better. My trusty Shobunsha Tokyo Bunko mapbook is so detailed it actually gives you the homeowner's names. But it isn't in English...
