This was my 3rd stay at the Conrad Tokyo and thought it was worth providing a few notes this time around. First/foremost, this is a beautifully designed hotel, w/ a jaw dropping lobby on the 28th floor of a building. The Asian contemporary design is terrific, and the rooms are quite roomy for Japan.
Service is definitely 5-stars, from the front desk, to the restaurant staff, housekeeping, gym, etc.
If you are not doing business in the Minato or finance district, it is probably worth staying somewhere else as this is not ideally located to some of the more noteworthy parts of Tokyo. However, it is perfectly located if you are in town for business in this neighborhood, and you will not find a better business hotel.
Besides the whopping prices ($500/night, $65 breakfast, $20/day/internet) by even Tokyo standards, my biggest gripe that forced me to only give it 4-stars is the gym/pool. Exercise is always important for me and while the gym (which is quite small) was free, they charge $35 just to use their lap pool. I know some hotels do this, but I'm always appalled when a hotel charges for a basic service that should be incorporated into the price you are paying for the hotel. It left a bad taste in my mouth that they would nickel and dime you for something like this when I am spending $500/night on a room, plus countless other amounts of money on food.
Lastly, the Executive Lounge is on the city view side, which is surprising given the beautiful bay views on the other side of the hotel. I'm surprised why they chose to have the Executive Lounge on the far inferior side of the building. Most people staying on the Executive Floor are Diamond or Gold Hilton Honors members, and most lounges at other international Hilton chain hotels offer the best part of the hotel.
So overall, it is a very nice business hotel w/ terrific staff service, but really hope they consider the perception it may have when trying to squeeze every last penny out of their guests.
- Conrad Hotel Tokyo
- Conrad Hotel Minato
- Minato Conrad
