V-Flyer

OK folks, I've bought the ticket and now, where should I stay? I know what some of you are going to say but I'd also like to hear the alternatives before deciding

MO :>

How did I guess you would say that? [|:)]

MO [:D]

Regards

I'll come up with a different answer. Friends of mine stayed at the Park Hotel in Shiodome and loved it.

I had a great 10-night stay at the ANA hotel in Minato-Ku, within walking distance of Roppongi and its various attractions, plus there's a metro station right outside. Not the most central location but well connected, reasonably priced and a nice hotel, especially with a room on the Club floor!

Another vote for the MO. It's probably the best hotel I have stayed in. The boys stayed at the Park Hyatt for a few nights so can probably give you a comparison between the two.

Aaaah, Tokyo. Wish we could be there [:)]

Thanks,
Sarah

For that serious full-on brown nosing experience, it doesn't get any better than the Four Seasons Marunouchi. You're greeted by name everywhere you go. And much as I know you'd love it, they have pushbikes for their guests to borrow to tour the city.

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I also suggest the MO too. Location is a bit dull, but with a tube station in the basement Roppongi, Ginza or Shinjuku (or wherever you fancy is not far away). Park Hyatt is okay, and has a couple of plusses, but didn't have the wow factor as the MO.

Again, almost certainly the best hotel I've ever stayed in.

I want to go back [y]

The Four Seasons Marunouchi is without doubt the finest hotel I have ever had the pleasure to stay at.For a few Hilton points the Conrad is a very good property but the staff are not in the same league as the FS but then again I've never found any that are.

Bitches - sounds like we need to do a comparison between the Four Seasons Marunouchi and the MO on our next visit [:D]

Thanks,
Sarah

MrStars and I loved the MO. We also stayed one night at the Park Hyatt and it was wonderful as well. We didn't get the full experience however as we arrived in the evening and had to leave early the next morning. I don't think you'd go wrong with either.

I had promised a review of both hotels but I never did it...[:I]

Good topic for me - we have 6 nights in the MO (after 2 weeks in China), so sounding good and looking forward to 'one of the best hotels in the world'!

I'd recommend the Grand Hyatt. It's a decent hotel, very new and great location near Roggongi.

There is also the Hotel Okura Tokyo which is actually Japanese! It does seem a shame to go to all these countries and stay in the chains...

Now I'm sure most of you lot don't need to consider this, but for a slightly more economical option the Keio Plaza Hotel is a good choice.

It's one of the older generation of hotels but still has luxury standards and service; plus a couple of great high rise bars with lovely views of Shinjuku at night. We booked it through Virgin Holdays and were very happy.

The rooms are large by Tokyo standards, the staff and services all spoke perfect English, anything from any of the hotel restaurants is available at any time from via room service, so we had a few late night mix and match meals!

Location wise it's near the Metropolitan Government Offices, Shinjuku Station and the camera/electronic shops. There is an underground walkway from just outside the Hotel through to Shinjuku Station should you wish to avoid walking through the shops. They also have a free coach service to Tokyo Disney which we used.

And if you are looking at that level I would say the Park Hotel Tokyo, someone has already mentioned it in this thread but compared to the Keio it is a beaut! It is great value and location, right by the fish market and a tidal garden which can give you a bit of a breather after Tokyo.
I would say best bang for buck is the Park Hotel as long as you don't need a pool or fitness centre.

Thanks for the tip - I want to stay somewhere new next time and need to compromise between location, quality and price. Really want to try UC so would need to save on the hotel.

I'll second the Grand Hyatt.

I guess the best person to answer this is wolves27 as I know he loves the Aromatherapy Associates products nearly as much as I do. I was introduced to them at the MO in DC. Are they also in the MO in Tokyo?

Originally posted by honey lamb
I guess the best person to answer this is wolves27 as I know he loves the Aromatherapy Associates products nearly as much as I do. I was introduced to them at the MO in DC. Are they also in the MO in Tokyo?

According to the Room Facilities section on the MO's website, they are [^]

Originally posted by Tinkerbelle

Originally posted by honey lamb
I guess the best person to answer this is wolves27 as I know he loves the Aromatherapy Associates products nearly as much as I do. I was introduced to them at the MO in DC. Are they also in the MO in Tokyo?

According to the Room Facilities section on the MO's website, they are [^]

Oooh, thanks Tink. I missed that [^]

They are indeed, and if you ask housekeeping nicely, as Dean did, you may get extra. I have never known anyone like Dean who can leave a hotel after 4 days and have a months worth of AA toiletries in his bag [:)]

Thanks,
Sarah

If you do the daily bathroom sweep, the Aromatherapy Associates products do get replaced by MO housekeeping.

MO toiletries also include many other things like toothbrushes, razors & combs etc all in nice boxes as well.

Dont forget the bath salts as well [:w]

Regards