Jan 21, 2019, 9:52 pm
Last edit by: RichardInSF
Reviews of Tokyo hotels to be found in dedicated threads (If you review another Tokyo luxury hotel, put it in a thread and add a link here, thanks!)
Aman Tokyo (not a formal review but as detailed as one) -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Peninsula Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Park Hyatt Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho from luxury perspective — https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...d-service-2620
Aman Tokyo (not a formal review but as detailed as one) -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Peninsula Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
Park Hyatt Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho from luxury perspective — https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...d-service-2620
Tokyo luxury hotels (newer consolidated thread)
Dec 19, 2018, 12:55 am
#196
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Soo predicament. So right now I have a room at the Aman booked for 4 nights with Citi 4th night free at 398,400 yen. I can get a Club Room at the Ritz for a very discounted rate at a 1/4 of the cost of Aman. I haven't asked how much a suite is but probably at the same discount. At that price should I switch over to the Ritz? I've stayed there before and enjoyed it and last time I didn't get to experience the club lounge. On the other hand, I've always wanted to experience an Aman.
Dec 19, 2018, 3:11 am
#197
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Soo predicament. So right now I have a room at the Aman booked for 4 nights with Citi 4th night free at 398,400 yen. I can get a Club Room at the Ritz for a very discounted rate at a 1/4 of the cost of Aman. I haven't asked how much a suite is but probably at the same discount. At that price should I switch over to the Ritz? I've stayed there before and enjoyed it and last time I didn't get to experience the club lounge. On the other hand, I've always wanted to experience an Aman.
Experience Aman luxury in the middle of nowhere. That's what they established their reputation doing, not city hotels. But do it while there are still Amans maintaining those standards.
Regarding locations in or near Tokyo station, the ONLY reason to be near the Keiyo line for a tourist is if Tokyo Disney is the main reason for your trip. Odds are high that you'll never use that line for anything else.
Last edited by RichardInSF; Dec 19, 2018 at 3:19 am
Dec 19, 2018, 3:41 am
#198
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Soo predicament. So right now I have a room at the Aman booked for 4 nights with Citi 4th night free at 398,400 yen. I can get a Club Room at the Ritz for a very discounted rate at a 1/4 of the cost of Aman. I haven't asked how much a suite is but probably at the same discount. At that price should I switch over to the Ritz? I've stayed there before and enjoyed it and last time I didn't get to experience the club lounge. On the other hand, I've always wanted to experience an Aman.
Dec 19, 2018, 5:59 am
#199
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Soo predicament. So right now I have a room at the Aman booked for 4 nights with Citi 4th night free at 398,400 yen. I can get a Club Room at the Ritz for a very discounted rate at a 1/4 of the cost of Aman. I haven't asked how much a suite is but probably at the same discount. At that price should I switch over to the Ritz? I've stayed there before and enjoyed it and last time I didn't get to experience the club lounge. On the other hand, I've always wanted to experience an Aman.
I think Aman is exceptional, but it’s debatable that it is even worth a 50% premium over other hotels. For a 300% premium, there isn’t even a question at all. That you are even posing the question suggests that you are at least somewhat value conscious, just like I am, and for sure staying at Ritz-Carlton and having an extra ¥300,000 yen available for dining, shopping, or whatever clearly will be the better value.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Dec 19, 2018 at 6:20 am
Dec 19, 2018, 6:34 am
#200
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First of all, how the hell are you getting R-C club level for ¥25,000~?
I think Aman is exceptional, but it’s debatable that it is even worth a 50% premium over other hotels. For a 300% premium, there isn’t even a question at all. That you are even posing the question suggests that you are at least somewhat value conscious, just like I am, and for sure staying at Ritz-Carlton and having an extra ¥300,000 yen available for dining, shopping, or whatever clearly will be the better value.
Dec 19, 2018, 7:21 am
#201
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Jan 3, 2019, 2:03 pm
#202
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I have a 3 day booking at Christmas and the Hotel has been very responsive to my questions so far. Reviews look good although I am not sure much is left of the original hotel apart from the shell and name. I chose the Hotel as the rate was good and in terms of connectivity the location is hard to beat.
Jan 5, 2019, 10:16 am
#203
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I'm starting to plan a trip for the end of October, arriving 30 or 31, staying in Tokyo for 3 or 4 nights. Total trip is almost 3 weeks. Almost every luxury hotel in Tokyo is booked for those dates - - it's not a matter of being too far out because I can book a room beginning Nov 5. Does anyone know what's going on during that period - - should I just hold tight -- or make alternative plans. I could go north immediately, then travel south and west with a stay in Tokyo during the second week in November but prefer to have a few nights in Tokyo after the long flights.
Jan 5, 2019, 10:26 am
#204
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I'm starting to plan a trip for the end of October, arriving 30 or 31, staying in Tokyo for 3 or 4 nights. Total trip is almost 3 weeks. Almost every luxury hotel in Tokyo is booked for those dates - - it's not a matter of being too far out because I can book a room beginning Nov 5. Does anyone know what's going on during that period - - should I just hold tight -- or make alternative plans. I could go north immediately, then travel south and west with a stay in Tokyo during the second week in November but prefer to have a few nights in Tokyo after the long flights.
Jan 5, 2019, 10:40 am
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While I know - and understand why - it is far from everyone here's favorite, we just had another wonderful stay at the FS for four nights. I've only ever had fantastic service in my stays there, and though the hard products is older, the rooms I've had are always so well kept-up.
I seriously debated Prince Gallery based on bhrubin (and others) raves, but will save it for another time. Only the base rooms were available, and I needed more space than they provide.
I seriously debated Prince Gallery based on bhrubin (and others) raves, but will save it for another time. Only the base rooms were available, and I needed more space than they provide.
Last edited by aa213bb; Jan 5, 2019 at 11:01 am
Jan 5, 2019, 10:57 am
#206
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Yes, during those dates, many hotels are sold out due to the enthronement ceremony of the Japanese Emperor on October 22, 2019, drawing a large attendance of royal families and country leaders from around the world. Most hotels are totally blocked out that week and some for the next as well.
Jan 5, 2019, 1:07 pm
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blocked can be different from sold out, see if waitlists and keep checking
also things like minimum stays, and contact hotel management vs online
at one point in past aman was selling suites when most hotels blocked, i think during cherry blossoms, where all hotels opened up more online as it got closer to dates
good to hear re FS. train escorts by FS and SL can be extremely valuable to many travelers. for a first trip to japan / tokyo using train i could see booking FS airport greeting.
aman corner suites will always have an appeal for me. some like RC/GH/etc club.
having a floor to oneself at hoshinoya could also be interesting.
also things like minimum stays, and contact hotel management vs online
at one point in past aman was selling suites when most hotels blocked, i think during cherry blossoms, where all hotels opened up more online as it got closer to dates
good to hear re FS. train escorts by FS and SL can be extremely valuable to many travelers. for a first trip to japan / tokyo using train i could see booking FS airport greeting.
aman corner suites will always have an appeal for me. some like RC/GH/etc club.
having a floor to oneself at hoshinoya could also be interesting.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jan 5, 2019 at 1:54 pm
Jan 5, 2019, 3:08 pm
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I'm starting to plan a trip for the end of October, arriving 30 or 31, staying in Tokyo for 3 or 4 nights. Total trip is almost 3 weeks. Almost every luxury hotel in Tokyo is booked for those dates - - it's not a matter of being too far out because I can book a room beginning Nov 5. Does anyone know what's going on during that period - - should I just hold tight -- or make alternative plans. I could go north immediately, then travel south and west with a stay in Tokyo during the second week in November but prefer to have a few nights in Tokyo after the long flights.
Yes, during those dates, many hotels are sold out due to the enthronement ceremony of the Japanese Emperor on October 22, 2019, drawing a large attendance of royal families and country leaders from around the world. Most hotels are totally blocked out that week and some for the next as well.
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Jan 5, 2019, 8:21 pm
#209
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I'm starting to plan a trip for the end of October, arriving 30 or 31, staying in Tokyo for 3 or 4 nights. Total trip is almost 3 weeks. Almost every luxury hotel in Tokyo is booked for those dates - - it's not a matter of being too far out because I can book a room beginning Nov 5.
https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule?lang=en
Looking at that schedule, the preliminary games are all over Japan, but from Oct 20th onwards every match is in the Tokyo area. If you aren't visiting for the rugby, it may be better to arrange your trip to avoid Tokyo on those dates.
Jan 9, 2019, 1:59 pm
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Had a 3 night stay booked on points at the Prince Tower for August but looking at it again I don't know that it's the best value for the points. It seems like either paying cash there or the FS Marriott would be much better than 50k points a night. However now I'm looking at the RC for not too much more, 60k points a night for much more expensive room.
I had originally held off the RC Tokyo because we were also doing 5 nights at the RC Kyoto right after, thinking it might be an overload of expensive hotel bar and restaurants, but now I'm not so sure.
Any thoughts or advice?
I had originally held off the RC Tokyo because we were also doing 5 nights at the RC Kyoto right after, thinking it might be an overload of expensive hotel bar and restaurants, but now I'm not so sure.
Any thoughts or advice?