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Marriott-family hotels in "xx" means all Marriott brand hotels in that city. It does not mean hotels that are family friendly, although there could be some family friendly ones on the list. But it refers to the various brands. Marriott-family hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc, & trip reports are usually in the property specific threads."
Pre-2019 - Marriott-family hotels in Tokyo, Japan
Mar 14, 2002, 7:25 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2000
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Set your expectations low and you will only be slightly dissapointed
Mar 14, 2002, 11:30 am
#32
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ATL
Programs: DL 5MM+/FC/DM through 2022, UA PEX, Marriott PPMLT, Starwood PM, Hertz PM
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I was there two weeks ago. It is better than the Tokyo Marriott, which isn't saying much. The rooms are small by American standards, but not that bad compared to some Japanese Hotels that I have stayed in. The A/C being turned of is typical of Japan, but also Europe in the Winter. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is the draw of this hotel, not only to shopping and entertainment, but also to Tokyo Station. They also have excellent weekend rates. Breakfast coupons were given without asking, as well as fruit basket in room on arrival.
Mar 18, 2002, 7:23 am
#33
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Location: Texas AA EXP 4.5 mm, United Gold, Marriott Plt, Hilton Diamond
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My company had a "Special rate" with this hotel. The hotel staff tried to say that the special rate precluded them from offering normal elite benefits.
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Mar 20, 2002, 1:59 pm
#34
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,030
Just finished our stay at this property (hint: many Tokyo cab drivers willunderstand you better if you mention "Ginza Tobu," the original name of the hotel, as opposed to "Renaissance Tokyo").
As far as elite perks, we were upgraded to the 10th floor "Renaissance Level," received vouchers for breakfast and bar drinks, got a daily newspaper delivered to our room, and received breakfast room service one morning when my wife was under-the-weather.
The room on the 10th floor is indeed on the small side by Western standards, but IMHO entirely comfortable. The cable radio with 100+ stations piped through the guest rooms gave a unique experience to relax with channels as varied as Japanese Pop, Koto instrumentals, SF Bay Area radio, or even 24h "Auld Lang Syne" and "Maternal Heartbeat," for the unborn fetus in all of us
I think in order to stay in the 11th-floor "Executive Suites," you either have to pay top-dollar or be an extra-special elite; I'm not even sure if just being Platinum is enough. There seemed to be a concierge-club type area on the 11th, but it appeared closed throughout our stay (Thu-Mon).
As stated in previous posts, Ginza Tobu's location is the big draw. Just a short walk to the Higashi-Ginza subway took us everywhere we needed to go. Its proximity to the Tsukiji Fish Market made it easy to get the freshest sushi one could have in the city.
To sum up, the elite benefits may not be on par with the traditional MR program, but the attentive staff, comfortable guest rooms, and location make up for it. I would definitely return to this property on a future stay.
As far as elite perks, we were upgraded to the 10th floor "Renaissance Level," received vouchers for breakfast and bar drinks, got a daily newspaper delivered to our room, and received breakfast room service one morning when my wife was under-the-weather.
The room on the 10th floor is indeed on the small side by Western standards, but IMHO entirely comfortable. The cable radio with 100+ stations piped through the guest rooms gave a unique experience to relax with channels as varied as Japanese Pop, Koto instrumentals, SF Bay Area radio, or even 24h "Auld Lang Syne" and "Maternal Heartbeat," for the unborn fetus in all of us
I think in order to stay in the 11th-floor "Executive Suites," you either have to pay top-dollar or be an extra-special elite; I'm not even sure if just being Platinum is enough. There seemed to be a concierge-club type area on the 11th, but it appeared closed throughout our stay (Thu-Mon).
As stated in previous posts, Ginza Tobu's location is the big draw. Just a short walk to the Higashi-Ginza subway took us everywhere we needed to go. Its proximity to the Tsukiji Fish Market made it easy to get the freshest sushi one could have in the city.
To sum up, the elite benefits may not be on par with the traditional MR program, but the attentive staff, comfortable guest rooms, and location make up for it. I would definitely return to this property on a future stay.
Mar 20, 2002, 9:17 pm
#35
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TxLobo:
AC is turned off in the winter and the rooms tend to get unusually hot on the warmer days.</font>
AC is turned off in the winter and the rooms tend to get unusually hot on the warmer days.</font>
Apr 20, 2002, 5:11 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Texas AA EXP 4.5 mm, United Gold, Marriott Plt, Hilton Diamond
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Im back in Tokyo this week and stayed at the Renaissance Tokyo (Tobu Ginza) again. This time I had absolutely no problems getting my upgrade and breakfast coupons. Very nice change from the last time I stayed here. The room I was upgraded to was also much nicer than the last time I was here. Its on the 10th floor which has restricted access.
as always the staff was immensely polite and helpfull...... and its so close to everything. Still missed my Platinum gift though...
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as always the staff was immensely polite and helpfull...... and its so close to everything. Still missed my Platinum gift though...
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[This message has been edited by TxLobo (edited 04-20-2002).]
Apr 22, 2002, 1:27 pm
#37
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Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TxLobo:
Im back in Tokyo this week and stayed at the Renaissance Tokyo (Tobu Ginza) again. This time I had absolutely no problems getting my upgrade and breakfast coupons. Very nice change from the last time I stayed here. The room I was upgraded to was also much nicer than the last time I was here. Its on the 10th floor which has restricted access.
as always the staff was immensely polite and helpfull...... and its so close to everything. Still missed my Platinum gift though...
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Im back in Tokyo this week and stayed at the Renaissance Tokyo (Tobu Ginza) again. This time I had absolutely no problems getting my upgrade and breakfast coupons. Very nice change from the last time I stayed here. The room I was upgraded to was also much nicer than the last time I was here. Its on the 10th floor which has restricted access.
as always the staff was immensely polite and helpfull...... and its so close to everything. Still missed my Platinum gift though...
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Did you attempt to visit the executive level(11F) during your stay, where a lounge seating area is located just outside the elevator?
Just wondering if this gets opened as a "concierge lounge" during the week. It was unoccupied during my stay last month.
Apr 22, 2002, 8:38 pm
#38
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I noticed the 11th floor coming and going to my room and asked about it. I was told it was presently unoccupied.........
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Apr 23, 2002, 6:45 am
#39
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Yeah, that's what they tell the gaijin. As I said earlier, I have never been treated worse at a Marriott-family hotel. I would NEVER stay here again, even if it were free.
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Apr 23, 2002, 8:08 am
#40
Join Date: Aug 2001
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What is with the listed bed types in this hotel? On the Marriott website all the rooms on offer, except the most basic 'Quality Room', only have one queen bed.
I will be travelling with a male friend and need two beds, but do not specially care about the Renaissance Ginza's quality rooms.
Has anyone been in a nicer room with two beds, be they single or larger?
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I will be travelling with a male friend and need two beds, but do not specially care about the Renaissance Ginza's quality rooms.
Has anyone been in a nicer room with two beds, be they single or larger?
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Apr 23, 2002, 10:53 am
#41
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I have stayed a couple of times in the Basic room, with two singles. They are more like Twin beds, very small and truly only for one person per bed.
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Jun 3, 2002, 2:00 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2001
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I stayed at the Renaissance Ginza twice last month, once in a standard room with two beds and once on the 10th 'Renaissance' floor.
The only differences between them are:
- two free packs of coffee on 10th floor rooms
- free breakfast and drink coupon on the 10th, as opposed to a discount on drinks coupon
- perhaps bathrobes on the 10th (I don't remember for sure)
The rooms are exactly the same in size and furnishings. Plastic slippers only in both.
Nice touches: Herald Tribune delivered in both cases, instead of the cheaper local English papers; bath sponges.
As in a number of the hotels I stayed at during this trip (incl. Westin Tokyo and Sheraton Yokohama), the bellboys were bellgirls during the day. One was limping and the other was very grateful when I handled my heavy suitcase myself.
No miles posted yet, Starwood's all posted within 3 days...
The only differences between them are:
- two free packs of coffee on 10th floor rooms
- free breakfast and drink coupon on the 10th, as opposed to a discount on drinks coupon
- perhaps bathrobes on the 10th (I don't remember for sure)
The rooms are exactly the same in size and furnishings. Plastic slippers only in both.
Nice touches: Herald Tribune delivered in both cases, instead of the cheaper local English papers; bath sponges.
As in a number of the hotels I stayed at during this trip (incl. Westin Tokyo and Sheraton Yokohama), the bellboys were bellgirls during the day. One was limping and the other was very grateful when I handled my heavy suitcase myself.
No miles posted yet, Starwood's all posted within 3 days...
Jun 7, 2002, 8:52 am
#43
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by unagi1:
In Japan it seems to be an either/or proposition. In the fall they turn off the A/C on some date (I want to say 10/1) whether or not it is still needed, and leave it off until probably May 1 (whether or not it is needed). They are very specific about this, and I've run into it in hotels all over Honshu and Kyushu.
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In Japan it seems to be an either/or proposition. In the fall they turn off the A/C on some date (I want to say 10/1) whether or not it is still needed, and leave it off until probably May 1 (whether or not it is needed). They are very specific about this, and I've run into it in hotels all over Honshu and Kyushu.
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Aug 9, 2002, 12:41 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA USA
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Tokyo Renaissance
Has anyone stayed at the Marriott-affiliated Resaissance in the Ginza dsitrict of Tokyo? Any comments/suggestions pro or con. My wife and I are planning to pass thru Tokyo in December and spend 2 nites there.
Aug 9, 2002, 12:41 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA USA
Posts: 222
Tokyo Renaissance
Has anyone stayed at the Marriott-affiliated Resaissance in the Ginza dsitrict of Tokyo? Any comments/suggestions pro or con. My wife and I are planning to pass thru Tokyo in December and spend 2 nites there.