Jan 7, 2019, 8:06 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
This thread is to discuss and compare the various Marriott branded hotels in the Tokyo, Japan area.
The below 2 threads contain pre-2019 discussions for Tokyo area Marriott and Starwood hotels:
Pre-2019 - Marriott-family hotels in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Discussion Thread (Where should I stay? Which hotel is better? etc.)
The Westin Tokyo
Notes: Upscale location, walkable to station, generally good for couples.
Detailed thread:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/713198-westin-tokyo-japan-2007-onward-master-thread.html
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo
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Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
Notes: Good if your trip focuses on the two Disney resorts, great themed rooms that kids love, no lounge but good breakfast.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Notes: High rise hotel with views rivaling the Andaz.
Small but adequate lounge, onsen from the high floor is a novelty in itself. However lounge access is no longer provided to Marriott elites (unless booking a room that comes with access).
Detailed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/1728518-prince-gallery-tokyo-kioicho-japan-lc-master-thread.html
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Notes: Decently large lounge with good high tea, conveniently located to Yokohama station, great upgrades for platinums.
If you have bags, don't use the train, since the Yokohama station is the "sagrada familia of tokyo" where construction never ends and passages are narrow and crowded.
Tokyo Marriott Hotel
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Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel
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Courtyard Tokyo Station
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The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
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The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection
Notes: Conveniently located in the vicinity of Shinagawa Station, a very short train ride from HND. Decent lounge. Big hotel rooms by Tokyo standards.
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
Notes: Botique hotel in a local neighbourhood outside of central Tokyo.
A'loft Ginza
Notes: very central location, small rooms, and a funky but nice rooftop bar with a hotdog stand.
AC Ginza
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The Tokyo Edition Toranomon
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Mesm Autograph Collection
Notes: Lounge based on status only available to Ambassador members. Otherwise need to book a room that includes lounge access.
The below 2 threads contain pre-2019 discussions for Tokyo area Marriott and Starwood hotels:
Pre-2019 - Marriott-family hotels in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Discussion Thread (Where should I stay? Which hotel is better? etc.)
The Westin Tokyo
Notes: Upscale location, walkable to station, generally good for couples.
Detailed thread:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/713198-westin-tokyo-japan-2007-onward-master-thread.html
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo
Notes:
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
Notes: Good if your trip focuses on the two Disney resorts, great themed rooms that kids love, no lounge but good breakfast.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Notes: High rise hotel with views rivaling the Andaz.
Small but adequate lounge, onsen from the high floor is a novelty in itself. However lounge access is no longer provided to Marriott elites (unless booking a room that comes with access).
Detailed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/1728518-prince-gallery-tokyo-kioicho-japan-lc-master-thread.html
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Notes: Decently large lounge with good high tea, conveniently located to Yokohama station, great upgrades for platinums.
If you have bags, don't use the train, since the Yokohama station is the "sagrada familia of tokyo" where construction never ends and passages are narrow and crowded.
Tokyo Marriott Hotel
Notes:
Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel
Notes:
Courtyard Tokyo Station
Notes:
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Notes:
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection
Notes: Conveniently located in the vicinity of Shinagawa Station, a very short train ride from HND. Decent lounge. Big hotel rooms by Tokyo standards.
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
Notes: Botique hotel in a local neighbourhood outside of central Tokyo.
A'loft Ginza
Notes: very central location, small rooms, and a funky but nice rooftop bar with a hotdog stand.
AC Ginza
Notes:
The Tokyo Edition Toranomon
Notes:
Mesm Autograph Collection
Notes: Lounge based on status only available to Ambassador members. Otherwise need to book a room that includes lounge access.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Tokyo, Japan, 2019 onward
Mar 14, 2022, 7:15 am
#166
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,942
Very timely info; thank you.I was looking at this property for a Dec 2022 stay. However, it was listed as "Sold Out", so I booked the suite at the Aloft Ginza (a few doors down) at JPY 45,000/night. Have not stayed at either property before, so hoping for the best. Otherwise, the fallback plan is to stay at Hyatt Centric Ginza again, but I would like another alternative in Ginza to choose from.
Apr 19, 2022, 3:18 pm
#167
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX IAH AMS
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 1,266
Hi all, I am (hopefully) going to be in Tokyo in July as the starting point for a SE Asia trip. Had good success booking all the flights on points and now am looking at hotels. I have stayed at the Ritz Carlton during most of my visits and at the Four Season Marunouchi the others. I want to use points for the RC, but it's really insane for 2 nights: 167,000 points!! Or $515 per night so thats a hard one to justify from a points value perspective.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
Apr 19, 2022, 4:27 pm
#168
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
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Hi all, I am (hopefully) going to be in Tokyo in July as the starting point for a SE Asia trip. Had good success booking all the flights on points and now am looking at hotels. I have stayed at the Ritz Carlton during most of my visits and at the Four Season Marunouchi the others. I want to use points for the RC, but it's really insane for 2 nights: 167,000 points!! Or $515 per night so thats a hard one to justify from a points value perspective.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
If you want to move away from traditional points hotels, the Capitol Tokyu at a club level room or suite is pretty good as well.
And by the way, the new Four Seasons at Otemachi is pretty neat as well.
Last edited by CPH-Flyer; Apr 19, 2022 at 4:45 pm
Apr 19, 2022, 5:21 pm
#169
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1k (12 year fallen GS) 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,254
Hi all, I am (hopefully) going to be in Tokyo in July as the starting point for a SE Asia trip. Had good success booking all the flights on points and now am looking at hotels. I have stayed at the Ritz Carlton during most of my visits and at the Four Season Marunouchi the others. I want to use points for the RC, but it's really insane for 2 nights: 167,000 points!! Or $515 per night so thats a hard one to justify from a points value perspective.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
What are the other high-end Marriott properties that can be recommended? There are so many options and it's tough since I know what I know based on where I've stayed in the past. Will be me and my girlfriend and she's never been to Tokyo so want a hotel that is centrally located and a similar level of luxury as the RC.
Apr 19, 2022, 7:43 pm
#170
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX IAH AMS
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 1,266
Honestly $515 per night for the RC in Tokyo is a steal! As others mentioned there aren't a ton of great Marriott properties in Tokyo -- many of them are around Shinagawa (I used to live there so not putting it down but not great area for tourism) or Ginza (Marriott Courtyard and others ) but it's definitely not a luxury property - but it's a great location.... The four seasons properties are amazing but expensive as expected -- as is the Peninsula. I guess it all depends on what you are going for -- to me (As someone that lives in Tokyo) I would choose the Mandarin or the RC in a second - or the Tokyo station hotel for nostalgia -- for a trip this important I wouldn't try to save a few bucks on hotels -- there are better ways to do that....
Apr 19, 2022, 7:49 pm
#171
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1k (12 year fallen GS) 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,254
To this day we spend every anniversary at a RC no matter where we are in the world -- and believe me they know it - we so love their service and attention to detail!
Japan will open -- but slowly as is the culture -- we can all judge and criticize -- but the need for the Japanese to feel safe will always be their number one priority
Apr 19, 2022, 8:22 pm
#172
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX IAH AMS
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 1,266
My favorite country in the world. I just love it. Had trips planned in March and April but had to cancel due to restrictions. Can't wait to get back.
Apr 19, 2022, 8:26 pm
#173
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX IAH AMS
Programs: UA GS 1MM
Posts: 1,266
Honestly $515 per night for the RC in Tokyo is a steal! As others mentioned there aren't a ton of great Marriott properties in Tokyo -- many of them are around Shinagawa (I used to live there so not putting it down but not great area for tourism) or Ginza (Marriott Courtyard and others ) but it's definitely not a luxury property - but it's a great location.... The four seasons properties are amazing but expensive as expected -- as is the Peninsula. I guess it all depends on what you are going for -- to me (As someone that lives in Tokyo) I would choose the Mandarin or the RC in a second - or the Tokyo station hotel for nostalgia -- for a trip this important I wouldn't try to save a few bucks on hotels -- there are better ways to do that....
Apr 19, 2022, 10:28 pm
#174
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,068
FS has their equivalent to the Marriott Stars program, meaning you'd get breakfast, upgrade subject to availability, and a hotel credit thrown in for the same rate you see online. You just need a TA to book it. Might be worth looking into.
Apr 20, 2022, 7:06 am
#175
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
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Posts: 6,254
That's a great property and well located for tourism - right across from the imperial palace. Really hard to go wrong with a FS in Tokyo!
May 23, 2022, 9:53 am
#176
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: Marriott
Posts: 51
AC vs. Aloft Ginza Tokyo?
Hi FTers,
I am wondering if anyone has stayed at these 2 properties - apart from the fact that they are proximate, what are the major differences, say room-wise and elite treatment-wise?
Thanks in advance
I am wondering if anyone has stayed at these 2 properties - apart from the fact that they are proximate, what are the major differences, say room-wise and elite treatment-wise?
Thanks in advance
May 23, 2022, 10:48 am
#177
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I guess an important question is at what price. If the same, I'd pick AC for sure.
May 25, 2022, 9:48 am
#179
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