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)
Oct 29, 2018, 8:23 am
#106
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SL publishes helping with all trains, and someone said FS does as well
FS has airport greeting for small fee
presumably anything aman doesnt include could be done for fee
FS has airport greeting for small fee
presumably anything aman doesnt include could be done for fee
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 29, 2018 at 1:48 pm
Oct 29, 2018, 9:31 am
#107
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Any of these hotels will definitely be able to take care of arrival or departure requirements. However, buying tickets and getting on the N’EX at NRT is extremely simple and well marked. I do not see the need for any assistance on that end, even for a first time guest.
Oct 29, 2018, 9:57 am
#108
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I do not see how these could be combined, as the Citi Prestige booking will be under a different rate code and will be a room only rate.
Does LP still exist, or is it now STARS for all Marriott “luxury” brands?
You would have to compare rates, but I suspect if fourth night free is available in conjunction with LP/STARS amenities, that should be best.
Does LP still exist, or is it now STARS for all Marriott “luxury” brands?
You would have to compare rates, but I suspect if fourth night free is available in conjunction with LP/STARS amenities, that should be best.
LP still exists - perhaps till the end of the year before transitioning to STARS.
The agent at Citi/Aspire was able to book the LP rate (which includes a fourth night free) and told me it was combinable with the Citi fourth night free. What the agent stressed was that how the fourth night from Citi is applied depends on how the Prince Gallery applies theirs - as an average of three nights over four, a rebate after checkout, etc.
Last edited by mongobot; Oct 29, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Oct 29, 2018, 10:15 am
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Thank you for the reply, Mike.
LP still exists - perhaps till the end of the year before transitioning to STARS.
The agent at Citi/Aspire was able to book the LP rate (which includes a fourth night free) and told me it was combinable with the Citi fourth night free. What the agent stressed was that how the fourth night from Citi is applied depends on how the Prince Gallery applies theirs - as an average of three nights over for, a rebate after checkout, etc.
LP still exists - perhaps till the end of the year before transitioning to STARS.
The agent at Citi/Aspire was able to book the LP rate (which includes a fourth night free) and told me it was combinable with the Citi fourth night free. What the agent stressed was that how the fourth night from Citi is applied depends on how the Prince Gallery applies theirs - as an average of three nights over for, a rebate after checkout, etc.
I do believe that the prestige rebate was changed to average rate, because previously it was the fourth night’s rate. That meant that if hotel offered third night free, then fourth night was also rebated, meaning four nights for the price of two. Or, one could book with the fourth night at a very high rate, such as New Year’s Eve, and have that night’s rate rebated.
I still do not understand how Citi is able to offer this benefit, which can be very valuable.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Oct 29, 2018 at 11:05 am
Oct 29, 2018, 11:32 am
#110
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Thank you for the reply, Mike.
LP still exists - perhaps till the end of the year before transitioning to STARS.
The agent at Citi/Aspire was able to book the LP rate (which includes a fourth night free) and told me it was combinable with the Citi fourth night free. What the agent stressed was that how the fourth night from Citi is applied depends on how the Prince Gallery applies theirs - as an average of three nights over for, a rebate after checkout, etc.
LP still exists - perhaps till the end of the year before transitioning to STARS.
The agent at Citi/Aspire was able to book the LP rate (which includes a fourth night free) and told me it was combinable with the Citi fourth night free. What the agent stressed was that how the fourth night from Citi is applied depends on how the Prince Gallery applies theirs - as an average of three nights over for, a rebate after checkout, etc.
Oct 29, 2018, 11:41 am
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Oct 29, 2018, 1:06 pm
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I asked for the Luxury Privileges rate when I called Aspire. They confirmed it was available and bookable. Since it also allows for cancellation 48 hours prior to the check in date I reserved it for now. Looking at my reservation online, it mentions the LP rate and associated benefits.
Oct 29, 2018, 11:25 pm
#113
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Citi Prestige allows 4th night free rates if the average nightly rate is the lowest offered for the specific room category.
If the rate qualifies, they give 25% off the rate (before taxes/fees) of the 3 nights you are paying. (Ex: $1k/nt x (4nts - 1 nt) = $3k. Your discount will be $750.)
If the rate qualifies, they give 25% off the rate (before taxes/fees) of the 3 nights you are paying. (Ex: $1k/nt x (4nts - 1 nt) = $3k. Your discount will be $750.)
Oct 29, 2018, 11:27 pm
#114
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Interesting. It seems that you should get a rebate from Citi for one night’s average room rate, i.e. total cost divided by four nights. That actually works to your benefit if that is the case.
I do believe that the prestige rebate was changed to average rate, because previously it was the fourth night’s rate. That meant that if hotel offered third night free, then fourth night was also rebated, meaning four nights for the price of two. Or, one could book with the fourth night at a very high rate, such as New Year’s Eve, and have that night’s rate rebated.
I still do not understand how Citi is able to offer this benefit, which can be very valuable.
Oct 29, 2018, 11:35 pm
#115
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Citi Prestige allows 4th night free rates if the average nightly rate is the lowest offered for the specific room category.
If the rate qualifies, they give 25% off the rate (before taxes/fees) of the 3 nights you are paying. (Ex: $1k/nt x (4nts - 1 nt) = $3k. Your discount will be $750.)
If the rate qualifies, they give 25% off the rate (before taxes/fees) of the 3 nights you are paying. (Ex: $1k/nt x (4nts - 1 nt) = $3k. Your discount will be $750.)
Oct 30, 2018, 6:57 am
#116
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Oct 30, 2018, 11:29 am
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Fortunately someone here helpfully suggested the old "HUACA" and he was able to book successfully.
Oct 31, 2018, 7:32 am
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Not yet in that location, but I used to be at Musashi’s previous restaurant every week. Sushi does not get any better than that, and he is a very nice person. They couldn’t have found anyone better for Aman Tokyo.
Oct 31, 2018, 9:03 am
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that's really encouraging to hear, we are booked for the restaurant for our stay there in January