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)
Jun 29, 2019, 10:29 pm
#452
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jakarta
Programs: Krisflyer PPS, SPG, Hyatt GoldPassport, Shangri-la Golden Circle, British Airways ExecClub
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Right: e.g. walking around, moving something on the floor, etc.. All hardwood == echo plus standard wood creaking. Definitely didn't hear any noise from other rooms.
E.g. This (rather harsh) review from TripAdvisor says, "Rooms are large and all hard surfaced which makes them echo-y... every sound in the toilet can be heard everywhere in the room (so if you are jet-lagged or a light sleeper and traveling with someone else, beware) The rooms do have very good sound-proofing of outside noise tho. You'd never know you're in the city -- and never heard anyone in the hallway."
E.g. This (rather harsh) review from TripAdvisor says, "Rooms are large and all hard surfaced which makes them echo-y... every sound in the toilet can be heard everywhere in the room (so if you are jet-lagged or a light sleeper and traveling with someone else, beware) The rooms do have very good sound-proofing of outside noise tho. You'd never know you're in the city -- and never heard anyone in the hallway."
Last edited by BENLEE; Jun 29, 2019 at 10:34 pm
Jul 2, 2019, 6:38 pm
#453
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,766
Have stayed in Shinjuku previous three times, and while we like how easy it is to get to places, we largely found ourselves exploring nearby, Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, etc. We would like to be in a completely new neighborhood. Looking at RC or Prince Gallery. Both about 40K Yen through corporate rate. Which neighborhood has better access to great interesting hoods. Our mode of transportation will be bicycles.
Jul 3, 2019, 6:15 am
#454
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Everywhere
Programs: UA GS 3MM, NH PLT
Posts: 761
Jul 6, 2019, 1:19 am
#455
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 676
Have stayed in Shinjuku previous three times, and while we like how easy it is to get to places, we largely found ourselves exploring nearby, Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, etc. We would like to be in a completely new neighborhood. Looking at RC or Prince Gallery. Both about 40K Yen through corporate rate. Which neighborhood has better access to great interesting hoods. Our mode of transportation will be bicycles.
Jul 6, 2019, 2:21 am
#456
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Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,050
Have stayed in Shinjuku previous three times, and while we like how easy it is to get to places, we largely found ourselves exploring nearby, Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, etc. We would like to be in a completely new neighborhood. Looking at RC or Prince Gallery. Both about 40K Yen through corporate rate. Which neighborhood has better access to great interesting hoods. Our mode of transportation will be bicycles.
Last edited by Aventine; Jul 6, 2019 at 2:27 am
Jul 7, 2019, 2:38 am
#457
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: KEWR / SPG Plat, HH Diamond, DL Plat, ZE 5*, AA Plat, UA Nobody
Posts: 885
Tokyo seems expensive AF for the western branded 5 star hotels in October - especially last half. Is this just because of rugby? If I don't watch rugby can I get the regular price?
Jul 7, 2019, 3:50 am
#458
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,844
Hotels don't care what you enjoy watching. If they are, or expect to be, busy, they charge more. End of October is also usually good weather and the time for fall colors,. Even in Tokyo that can affect rates.
Jul 7, 2019, 9:58 pm
#459
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Not just western brands. Palace is sold out for a whole week already during the rugby world cup.
Jul 7, 2019, 11:38 pm
#460
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Will be staying AmanTokyo then
Jul 8, 2019, 12:01 am
#461
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: KEWR / SPG Plat, HH Diamond, DL Plat, ZE 5*, AA Plat, UA Nobody
Posts: 885
Jul 8, 2019, 12:38 am
#462
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Yes , pre & post celebratory events including those involving foreign dignitaries till end of October .
Will be interesting how it all pans out with RWC then too .
All limos seemed to have been booked up since last year too .
Will be interesting how it all pans out with RWC then too .
All limos seemed to have been booked up since last year too .
Jul 8, 2019, 3:50 pm
#463
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
That explains it. Didn't think the rugby world cup was that big a draw (even though I personally know a few people going).
Jul 29, 2019, 8:17 pm
#465
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,130