FS Marunouchi
Dec 8, 2012, 7:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MIA/BKK/SYD
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 20
Outstanding service and perfect location. We took the bus out to NRT and the staff walked us with luggage all the way across the road and down the block to the bus stand.
Love the console with all the cords you need right at the desk. iPod chargers and tv connector to watch on the big screen. A very tech savvy hotel.
Everything was above and beyond.
Love the console with all the cords you need right at the desk. iPod chargers and tv connector to watch on the big screen. A very tech savvy hotel.
Everything was above and beyond.
Dec 9, 2012, 10:28 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta and the Big Island, Hawaii
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG Gold. I share these affiliations so that you can ask me questions about the programs
Posts: 812
I've been agonizing over a choice between the Penn and the FSM.
At this point I'm strongly leaning towards the FSM because of everyones excellent reviews of the FS service.
Three questions for those in the know:
1. Do both the Penn and the FSM offer complimentary bikes?
2. Does anyone know if there is a steam room/sauna at the FSM or the Penn?
3. There has been some talk of cigarette/cigar smoke in the bar/lounge areas of both the Penn and the FSM. Can anyone comment on this? We'll be with the children and are sensitive to smoke ourselves. Is smoking permitted in bars/restaurants in Japan?
At this point I'm strongly leaning towards the FSM because of everyones excellent reviews of the FS service.
Three questions for those in the know:
1. Do both the Penn and the FSM offer complimentary bikes?
2. Does anyone know if there is a steam room/sauna at the FSM or the Penn?
3. There has been some talk of cigarette/cigar smoke in the bar/lounge areas of both the Penn and the FSM. Can anyone comment on this? We'll be with the children and are sensitive to smoke ourselves. Is smoking permitted in bars/restaurants in Japan?
Dec 9, 2012, 12:25 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta and the Big Island, Hawaii
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG Gold. I share these affiliations so that you can ask me questions about the programs
Posts: 812
Dec 9, 2012, 2:14 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: La Jolla, California
Programs: KrisFlyer Gold, SWA CP
Posts: 1,123
Not sure about the Pen, but smoking is allowed in the lobby and bar at the FS. The bar and restaurant are essentially the same, so smoke is impossible to avoid. This is Japan and not California .... Make sure to request a NS floor and room. This is a terrific hotel. One of the best.
Dec 9, 2012, 8:44 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
In Japan smoking is always allowed at bars in hotels.
It is unlikely there would be smoking in the Peninsula's Chinese restaurant, but I assume it could be allowed in the private dining rooms.
The Italian and Japanese restaurants of the Shangri-la should be smoke free because they do not have adjacent bar areas.
Dec 9, 2012, 9:41 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
Posts: 4,077
Here is my TR from the Pen. Pool is the deciding factor for me.
http://upgrd.com/sitinfirst/peninsul...w-part-14.html
http://upgrd.com/sitinfirst/peninsul...w-part-14.html
Dec 10, 2012, 3:19 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jakarta
Programs: Krisflyer PPS, SPG, Hyatt GoldPassport, Shangri-la Golden Circle, British Airways ExecClub
Posts: 1,245
Have they finally got around to renovate their rooms? My last stay was back in 2008 and while service was great, the rooms were getting long in the tooth.
Dec 10, 2012, 4:11 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
No, the light renovation has not even been anounced to the public yet. I don't believe work has started in any room or suite categories yet, IIRC it will begin in early or mid 2013.
Dec 10, 2012, 11:44 am
#13
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Renovation should start mid 2013, using Yabu Pushelberg again, who did the original designs. Amazing, caring service at this hotel and I love the fact it's so small - a real boutique. Nice GM, Daniel Simon.
Dec 10, 2012, 1:50 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: AC SE MM, too many others
Posts: 1,407
To be clear - it is only Peter that is afflicted with smokers - you cannot smoke in lobby restaurant, for example.