Jan 21, 2019, 9:52 pm
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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)
Jan 9, 2024, 1:50 pm
#931
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The hard product is spectacular, but service at Aman Tokyo in my 2019 stay was no better than any other top of the line luxury property at Tokyo, and I didn't experience any of the trademark Aman touches that you would normally expect at the good resort properties such as majority of staff memorising your names/room numbers or the multiple housekeeping touch-ups in rooms at various times during the day. Of course, I appreciate that these things might be impractical in a city hotel, but then what other above-and-beyond service could you expect?
I was just about okay with the JPY 130k rate I paid pre-Covid, but the near-300k rate now is laughable (although in line with the general craziness of the past year). Hey, I guess at least it's not 500k like Kyoto! (All figures including taxes/charges)
I was just about okay with the JPY 130k rate I paid pre-Covid, but the near-300k rate now is laughable (although in line with the general craziness of the past year). Hey, I guess at least it's not 500k like Kyoto! (All figures including taxes/charges)
Janu is also laughable at JPY 200k, 6 F&B outlets and Tokyo's only boxing ring.
Last edited by Aventine; Jan 9, 2024 at 2:07 pm
Jan 9, 2024, 2:12 pm
#932
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I don't remember the name or exact location, but I've been to a bar in the Kabuki-cho area that had a full sized boxing ring in it, so there is/was at least one more in Tokyo.
Jan 9, 2024, 2:14 pm
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Just looked, Janu in May is JPY 120k/night for the cheapest room. Seems good value but not sure if it's a risk staying at a hotel that's barely opened.
Jan 9, 2024, 4:28 pm
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Jan 9, 2024, 4:31 pm
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I badly wanted to stay at Janu in May - got all the way to the booking confirmation page - but at the end of the day 30K Hyatt points per night at the Andaz (which has the same cash price) is too hard to pass up. I guess I'm just cheap but I'll save that $6K (across 5 nights) and enjoy some great dining + shopping instead.
Jan 9, 2024, 4:34 pm
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I badly wanted to stay at Janu in May - got all the way to the booking confirmation page - but at the end of the day 30K Hyatt points per night at the Andaz (which has the same cash price) is too hard to pass up. I guess I'm just cheap but I'll save that $6K (across 5 nights) and enjoy some great dining + shopping instead.
Jan 9, 2024, 10:35 pm
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Would people say there's a stark difference in the level of service between Aman and Capitol? At the Aman I would be expected to be escorted all the way to my room, be offered a hot towel and welcome drink.
I'm surprised the MO service was bad ... I've always had great service at their properties.
I'm surprised the MO service was bad ... I've always had great service at their properties.
MO felt impersonal and like any five star hotel in the west, and so is the crowd. Doesn't feel like you're in Japan
Jan 9, 2024, 10:57 pm
#938
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Oh really, why. It's the cheapest luxury hotel I could find. A comparison of others:
- Aman Tokyo Tokyo Suite £12,431.19
- Mandarin Tokyo Premier Suite £11,185.00
- Peninsula Tokyo Executive Suite £9,949.80
- Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Club Lounge Access, Executive Suite £9,867.03
- Tokyo Station Hotel Junior Suite King Non Smoking £5,893.63
- The Okura Tokyo Club Room Bath with view King Non-smoking £3,497.70
- Shangri-La Tokyo Horizon Club Deluxe Imperial Garden View Room £8,354.00
- Palace Hotel Tokyo Club Deluxe Room W/ Balcony £5,873.00
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House Zen Premium Deluxe King £3,787.00
- The Capitol Hotel Tokyu CLUB DELUXE KING NON SMOKING £3,471.00
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo 1 King Bed, Club Access, Premium £3,385.00
Would not recommend Capitol or Executive house due to their increased rates
PH has great value in their stay 3 nights 4th night free package. I'd stay before their rehaul
Jan 10, 2024, 12:29 am
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Jan 10, 2024, 12:35 am
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Is PH the Palace Hotel? I’m not getting that offer in May nor can see it on their website https://en.palacehoteltokyo.com/special-offers/
Jan 10, 2024, 1:50 am
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Jan 10, 2024, 2:19 am
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Jan 10, 2024, 2:21 am
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