Title of Review/Name of Hotel:
Conrad Tokyo
Location/Area of Hotel:
Minato
Date of Use:
October 2023
Type of Hotel:
Regular Hotel (4/5 Star)
Does the hotel require a keycard for access to guest rooms?:
No
Cost of Room?
¥280000
Check-In Service:
Walk-In Kiosk/Reception Counter
Number of Persons:
2P
Review Narrative:
This has been probably one of the best hotel stays I've ever had. The hospitality I've had in Japan absolutely blew the hospitality I've had in the 5-star hotels in America out of the water. I was a little confused about how to get inside the hotel, but that was just due to my poor planning. The hotel is situated right next to the Shiodome Station and is within walking distance from the much busier Shimbashi Station. It is also near Ginza, which is the upscale fashion district. The hotel is in the Shiodome building, but there is a separate entrance located at the back of the building. I took an elevator to the 28th floor where the reception is.
When I was checking in, they escorted me to the executive lounge to complete my check-in instead of completing my check-in at the hotel lobby, which is pretty nice in size. Upon check-in, I was upgraded from a twin room ($605/night) to a twin suite ($850/night), which was mindblowing. I was also given a complimentary buffet-style breakfast and access to the executive lounge, as well as an ¥18,000 credit for any services at the hotel, whether it be restaurants or the spa. I used the credit to indulge myself in a nice dinner at Kazahana, a Japanese-style restaurant within the hotel. Hilton was running a promotion where Hilton Honors members save more on restaurants, so as a Diamond member, my dinner was discounted by 25%, which meant I practically ate for free.
When I entered my room, the staff delivered my luggage from the executive lounge to my room. Soon after that, they brought a "welcome amenity" which was a couple of grapes and a pastry that tasted slightly like red bean paste. Not bad, I also was not expecting that either. As for the suite, it was huge; there was a main bathroom and a small restroom. The shades were controlled by a button on the wall. My room was overlooking the Hamarikyu Gardens, which was a brilliant sight to see when I woke up. The room had 2 TVs as well as a Bluetooth speaker.
Wish I found this forum sooner, I would have blown a ton more money on some more cost-effective outcall providers, instead of getting gouged by the "foreigner-friendly" delivery health services; especially with how nice the room was. I have had delivery health services delivered to my room; even picked one up from the valet area and walked her to my room. The hotel does not question it at all. Although it may seem like the elevators for the guest rooms need a keycard, they did not require it at the time of my stay.
Next time I need to do better research though, instead of getting fucked by upsells left and right, because this is definitely a hotel worth having an outcall session with, even if it's a bit far from Shinjuku and Shibuya. I will definitely be going back to this hotel when I'm in Tokyo.
Final Rating:
★★★★★ (5 Stars)
