LapLap

Yes it was. And you've answered it beautifully! Thanks!
(It's also good to know about the infrequency of the Rinkai line). Getting a seat on the train is actually a concern for me now, alas...

Hopefully the OP can also benefit as it details an alternative route from Maihama to 'central' Tokyo.

Denolloyd

OK Ladies andd Gents... The Oakwood Roppongi IS infact available for the dates I require. The room is 13650 yen per night. The additional occupant charge is 3150 yen per night. In addition, a futon goes for 1050 yen per night.

All of this equates to 17850 yen per night (apprx 150 US). Does this still seem like a good deal based upon the location?

Thanks!

donaghadee

TripAdvisor reviews are good - Trip advisor

LapLap

The reason I suggested the Oakwood Shinjuku (which also appears to be available on your nights) is that for about the same price as the Roppongi one you'd get TWO twin/double rooms.

(At least one of you might get lucky.... Hopefully, I don't need to spell it out any further)

Tripadvisor reviews

Denolloyd

Understood! Checking now. BTW, hopefully it will be me ;0)

LapLap

I realise now that the downside might be finding a twin room with two single beds rather than a double at this property. Which is a twist, as my perpetual problem in Tokyo is finding a double rather than being lumbered with two singles....

kalman911

I found this very handy website to minimize connection times (and sometimes expenses)...

http://www.hyperdia.com/

hey there, i actually stayed at studio rooms at both Oakwoods - Yotsuya and
Shinjuku (both for 2 weeks each). This was a direct bill to my company, and I was told the price was the same for both.

I personally liked the Shinjuku property a little better since it was very close to 24hr food, 24 hr booze, and 24 hour people walking. The room was 24 sq meters (about 250 sq ft). A little small, but ok. The bathroom was very small but the shower size was ok. Shinjuku is about 32 stories, and there's a "lounge" on the 32nd floor for awesome views of the city. There's also a nice fitness center if you're interested -- that was my official reason for moving to Shinjuku! I found that the operations there were being cheap with amenities -- meaning they wouldn't really re-stock with all the amenities like soap, q-tips, towels, detergent, etc. Oh yah, they had 24 hour english speaking staff were after 10, the security guy manned the desk at Yotsuya.
Oh yeah, in case you're interested, the female staff at Shinjuku was better looking IMO.

The Yotsuya area pretty much goes to sleep at around 11pm, so I'd find myself going to other places for nightlife fun. Then having to cab it back home. Shinjuku had many bars I could just hop around to -- so it was good. What I liked about Yotsuya was the room was about 30 sq meters, but seemed a little cramped since the room was narrow. The bathroom wasn't huge, but a little better than Shinjuku...

All in all, seems like your interested in nightlife so I'd recommend Shinjuku... unless of course you can get Roppongi.. Hope this helps! I'll be back in a few months -- can't wait!

LapLap

Thanks! But I grasped the chance to grill an expert as what hyperdia doesn't tell you about is how to minimise lengthy walks between those connections.

Calcifer

I had no problems with towels in Roppongi (only having maid service twice a week means you don't get new towels more often than that, but I think there were four of each towel in my room anyway), but no, they don't restock amenities. It was pretty clear from forms they gave me when I checked in that this was the case. They do, however, have them available at rather minimum charge. Part of me wonders why, if you're only going to charge 30 yen for a packet of laundry detergent, you don't just give it to me for free (particularly when my firm is a large corporate client), but I guess they find it pays off for them.

Roppongi also has a security guy on after 10pm, rather than the regular front-desk staff. I didn't find this to be an issue.

kalman911

I'm not saying these were major issues with me. Just pointing this out in case they are for the OP'er. The Yotsuya property re-stocked my amenities for me. Overall they seemed to be a bit friendlier...

Calcifer

He'll probably have enough Q-Tips for his 5 day stay.

Denolloyd

I'm all set.

8/23 - 8/24 - Holiday Inn - 60 USD
8/24 - 8/26 - Hilton Tokyo Bay - Free
8/26 - 8/30 - Oakwood Roppongi - 13650 yen
8/30 - 8/31 - Hilton Narita - Free

Now all I need is the JR Pass...

Thanks for all the assistance everyone!

railroadtycoon

ALERT ALERT

YOU DON'T NEED ONE.

Unless you plan on wasting an incredible amount of money on one.
If you are just in the Tokyo metropolitan area then paying by single fare tickets is just fine. Get a prepaid card such as the Suica card and pay as you go.

LapLap

railroadtycoon knows what he is talking about!

mjm

And that NEx + Suica deal is a honey. Buy it and then for your one nighter in NRT grab a local train to the HI. Get your self back one stop to the sairport the next day and grab the N'Ex into town. You will then have a very chjeap ay in and a 1500 yen Suica card to start you off.

Mike