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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/showthread.php?t=1639553&referrerid=14479
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1633439&referrerid=14479
Peninsula Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1627939&referrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1728518&referrerid=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/showthread.php?t=1639553&referrerid=14479
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1633439&referrerid=14479
Peninsula Tokyo -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1627939&referrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1728518&referrerid=14479
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho from luxury perspective https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...d-service-2620
Tokyo luxury hotels (newer consolidated thread)
#181
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Have you folks ever actually gone to Disney from Tokyo station? It's a long walk to the JR Keiyo line (not the same as the private rail Keio line) from the main part of Tokyo station, with escalators up and down and moving walkways etc. With small kids, the walk will seem like an eternity, whether or not a porter is with you.
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#183
This is completely wrong. FSM is right next to the Keiyo Line platforms. Shangri-La is all the way on the other end of Tokyo Station, so you have to walk 10 to 15 minutes. Just peruse https://www.google.com/maps/@35.6807...7677699,17.99z if you don't believe me...
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IIRC both are reported to offer escort and porter to and from trains. they publish some of the details. FS will also meet at NRT for small fee. very valuable services for some guests, including some on this forum.
dont recall if FS service reputation is as high as it was. some liked views of trains.
presume FS is usually less expensive vs the most expensive tokyo luxury hotels.
vs aman tokyo, no facilities at FS tokyo
(smallest = FS golden triangle & RC reserve phulay)
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#185
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In most cases I would find the difference more or less negligible. Certainly with the JR lines there is equally convenient access.
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I always find it quite odd that anyone might opt for a luxury hotel due to proximity to a railway station platform. It seems to come up as a discussion topic here for Tokyo quite often in a way that never arises in any other city in the world.
I can’t imagine anyone opting for one luxury hotel over another in NYC based on proximity to Grand Central or in London based on proximity to Waterloo or Victoria stations. Let alone one platform or another. I don’t think anyone has ever picked a luxury hotel based on proximity to a train station in Paris.
It was a mere 10-12 min subway ride or 15-18 min taxi ride from our Prince Gallery hotel to Tokyo Station when we were there in May. Somehow, we managed just fine. I’d like to think that’s not so unusual.
I could see the rail station quite easily from the FSM. And yet I found the hotel to be a very dated and weak example of a luxury hotel.
Absolutely baffling.
I can’t imagine anyone opting for one luxury hotel over another in NYC based on proximity to Grand Central or in London based on proximity to Waterloo or Victoria stations. Let alone one platform or another. I don’t think anyone has ever picked a luxury hotel based on proximity to a train station in Paris.
It was a mere 10-12 min subway ride or 15-18 min taxi ride from our Prince Gallery hotel to Tokyo Station when we were there in May. Somehow, we managed just fine. I’d like to think that’s not so unusual.
I could see the rail station quite easily from the FSM. And yet I found the hotel to be a very dated and weak example of a luxury hotel.
Absolutely baffling.
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#188
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Tokyo might be only city where this is the case.
#189
I've heard they're building a bigger, newer one in one of the many Tokyo skyscrapers going up in Otemachi?
#190
I always find it quite odd that anyone might opt for a luxury hotel due to proximity to a railway station platform. It seems to come up as a discussion topic here for Tokyo quite often in a way that never arises in any other city in the world.
I cant imagine anyone opting for one luxury hotel over another in NYC based on proximity to Grand Central or in London based on proximity to Waterloo or Victoria stations. Let alone one platform or another. I dont think anyone has ever picked a luxury hotel based on proximity to a train station in Paris.
It was a mere 10-12 min subway ride or 15-18 min taxi ride from our Prince Gallery hotel to Tokyo Station when we were there in May. Somehow, we managed just fine. Id like to think thats not so unusual.
I could see the rail station quite easily from the FSM. And yet I found the hotel to be a very dated and weak example of a luxury hotel.
Absolutely baffling.
I cant imagine anyone opting for one luxury hotel over another in NYC based on proximity to Grand Central or in London based on proximity to Waterloo or Victoria stations. Let alone one platform or another. I dont think anyone has ever picked a luxury hotel based on proximity to a train station in Paris.
It was a mere 10-12 min subway ride or 15-18 min taxi ride from our Prince Gallery hotel to Tokyo Station when we were there in May. Somehow, we managed just fine. Id like to think thats not so unusual.
I could see the rail station quite easily from the FSM. And yet I found the hotel to be a very dated and weak example of a luxury hotel.
Absolutely baffling.
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#192
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Yes, the owner is Mitsui Fudosan. Just around the corner from Aman Tokyo -- walking distance. Hotel will be part of their Otemachi redevelopment plan (project title OH-1). According to plan it should open in 2020... we shall see. While the hotel is in the higher of the two towers and occupies the top floors, we shall see about views. My guess is that many rooms will have a view, but certainly not all of them (unlike Aman Tokyo, which enjoys the luxury of lower buildings around it).
#193
Yes, the owner is Mitsui Fudosan. Just around the corner from Aman Tokyo -- walking distance. Hotel will be part of their Otemachi redevelopment plan (project title OH-1). According to plan it should open in 2020... we shall see. While the hotel is in the higher of the two towers and occupies the top floors, we shall see about views. My guess is that many rooms will have a view, but certainly not all of them (unlike Aman Tokyo, which enjoys the luxury of lower buildings around it).
#194
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Exactly what I suggested a few posts back, and it sounds like they are going to go with it.
#195
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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.