The Capitol Tokyu is 20 years overdue for remodeling, and has only filled rooms for the last few years by lots of deep discounting. I understand it is finally going to close down for that much needed renovation. Just about anywhere else is probably better by now.

The people that I work for have been staying here since 1979, it's hard to teach an old dog to sleep in a new hotel.
I think we are going with the New Otani. They love that part of town and know it very well.
Thanks for the tips.
Jon

I should have just PM'd you in the 1st place!
Thanks again,
Jon

Given the options in that area, the New Otani is probably your best bet. It's certainly nicer than the Akasaka Prince! I have never stayed in a non-Tower room, but I understand the Tower rooms are much nicer (bit of a frightening thought, actually, my room had seen better days). Plus, the Tower is closer to the subway station, etc.

Be sure to joini the New Otani club:
http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/group/noc/benefits1.html

Membership is free and it gets you a free breakfast (and free use of the gym and the pool in the summer months, I think).

Also - When you check in, you should ask if your stay will earn you some airline miles. Last time I stayed at their sister hotel in Osaka, they told me that my rate would not qualify for JAL miles, but they could give me a few UA miles.

Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish - eh?

I am a member already, just got my New Otani News-Autumn 2006. You get Marriott Points and UA Miles. The view from the lounge is nice and love those black seed bagels :p
thanks,
Jon

Dear Tokyo: Lock up your wives and daughters. ;)

Move along, nothing to see here....Silly Gaijin :D

Yea, if you call a total demolition a "renovation"....