Hilton or Keio Plaza - keycard required or not?

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Hi all -

Thanks for all the info on this forum, very handy!

I know it's not a big deal, but I really hate having to go down to the lobby to get around keycard-elevators. There is something luxurious and exciting about waiting for that 'knock on the door'!

So, I'm trying to find out if the Hilton or Keio Plaza have keycards on the elevator, or can the girl come right up. I'm getting different answers from posts on this forum and a monger friend who has a little experience in Tokyo.

I am torn about which hotel to stay in - Hilton usually gives me nice upgrades, etc. because of my status, but Keio is closer to the subway which is also important. But, mostly I'm interested in that keycard thing!

Any info much appreciated, thanks :)
 
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I did, but a colleague of mine just returned from the Hilton and said a card was needed. Maybe it was out in Odoiba, or just a mistake. But, it never hurts to check twice :)
 
The Westin Tokyo in Ebisu doesn't require a key card. Even if you have lounge access, there is no key card required. Also nice things to do in the area.
 
Keio doesn’t require key cards, but I haven’t been to Hilton in the past month. As Manami says, I think up to date information within the past month is a necessity since most hotels seem to be gravitating towards mandatory key cards for elevator access. Keio Plaza is also easily accessible from the station if you don’t mind taking the West Walk.

Be prepared in case they change the system. Meeting in the lobby is not that bad, it’s my preferred option for initial greetings. You can ensure the person you’re about to spend intimate time is sober, and matches their description.
 
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Simonka said:
most hotels seem to be gravitating towards mandatory key cards for elevator access.
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Can confirm - one of our vendors does those systems, and our sales rep says they've been installing them all over town.

They're not actually being installed to deter working girls - hotels like them because they deter people sneaking extra occupants in without paying, and they end up getting paid for the extra occupants more of the time. They're a revenue generator.
 
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iirc, a few of the 'premier' rooms for Keio plaza are on floors which require keycard access. So not an issue if you book any other room there. Keio plaza regular rooms don't feel as luxurious as the Hilton ones imo.
 
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Sudsy said:
They're not actually being installed to deter working girls - hotels like them because they deter people sneaking extra occupants in without paying, and they end up getting paid for the extra occupants more of the time. They're a revenue generator.
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Thats nice that its not specifically about us.
But that makes me wonder why the staff never stops us and asks for extra money. Also don’t luxury hotels usually charge for the room instead of per person if there are just two people staying there?
 
They used to both not require keycards.
I think Keio is a saver bet, and the Shinjuku Hilton isn’t as nice as the Hilton in some other cities.

However, in some hotels there are certain floors that require key cards and some that don’t. So also keep that in mind.
 
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Also don’t luxury hotels usually charge for the room instead of per person if there are just two people staying there?
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No idea, I don't stay at hotels in Japan unless it's for work... in which case finance already has payment arranged and I have no idea what the charge was. :)
 
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MikeH said:
I believe that just means you let them do AF daily but still don't get paid as much as an escort.
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And most days, lube isn't on offer either.... :(
 
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