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#255929 by honey lamb
05 Sep 2008, 00:11
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
#452983 by Decker
05 Sep 2008, 00:19
MO :>
#452984 by honey lamb
05 Sep 2008, 00:38
How did I guess you would say that? [|:)]
#452985 by mitchja
05 Sep 2008, 00:38
MO [:D]

Regards
#452986 by Tinkerbelle
05 Sep 2008, 00:41
I'll come up with a different answer. Friends of mine stayed at the Park Hotel in Shiodome and loved it.
#453007 by Mr Farenheight
05 Sep 2008, 08:53
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!
#453012 by HighFlyer
05 Sep 2008, 10:44
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
#453014 by Howard Long
05 Sep 2008, 10:55
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.

H
#453016 by Wolves27
05 Sep 2008, 11:16
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]
#453020 by jaguarpig
05 Sep 2008, 11:37
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.
#453031 by HighFlyer
05 Sep 2008, 13:15
Bitches - sounds like we need to do a comparison between the Four Seasons Marunouchi and the MO on our next visit [:D]

Thanks,
Sarah
#453039 by stars
05 Sep 2008, 13:37
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]
#453219 by Ianflies
07 Sep 2008, 13:57
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'!
#453238 by gameswolverine
07 Sep 2008, 20:33
I'd recommend the Grand Hyatt. It's a decent hotel, very new and great location near Roggongi.
#453316 by eejp1007
08 Sep 2008, 16:17
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...
#453332 by karnsculpture
08 Sep 2008, 19:26
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.
#453338 by eejp1007
08 Sep 2008, 19:45
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.
#453339 by karnsculpture
08 Sep 2008, 20:04
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.
#453374 by RobL
09 Sep 2008, 05:07
I'll second the Grand Hyatt.
#453912 by honey lamb
14 Sep 2008, 00:05
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?
#453915 by Tinkerbelle
14 Sep 2008, 00:16
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 [^]
#453926 by honey lamb
14 Sep 2008, 09:01
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 [^]
#453931 by HighFlyer
14 Sep 2008, 11:38
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
#453933 by mitchja
14 Sep 2008, 11:52
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]

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