June 29, 2020

REVIEW – Park Hyatt Tokyo : Park Suite (NYE Stay)

It is probably not a hotel for the first time visitor to Tokyo given the walk to the station but for those of us looking for an oasis of tranquility, the relative inconvenience of taking a taxi at the beginning and end of each day is more than outweighed by the superb experience overall. The decor is not for everyone and neither is the formality of the service. Ordinarily I'm all about modern minimalism and a hands off but friendly approach but somehow this hotel just works. Coming here feels more like a life event than a mere hotel stay. Honestly there's nowhere on earth quite like the Park Hyatt Tokyo...
June 30, 2020

REVIEW – Conrad Tokyo : Revisited

There's a reason why I've been back here over ten times. This hotel just ticks so many boxes. The location is fantastic: you can reach Tsukiji fish market on foot and eat some of the best sushi on earth (the restaurants are still open even though the wholesale market has since moved). There are numerous different JR and Tokyo Metro stations nearby, you are super close to Haneda airport and Ginza is a short walk away - great not only for high-end shopping but also some surprisingly affordable restaurants...
July 5, 2020

REVIEW – JAL : First Class – B777 – Tokyo (HND) to London (LHR)

Although there are some aspects of the JAL First Class experience which have changed over the years, the product as a whole is remarkably consistent. Having flown it on five occasions I'd be more than happy to recommend it to anybody that enjoys good food and wine. The service has also been excellent on the majority of my flights.
June 29, 2020

REVIEW – Park Hyatt Tokyo : Park Suite (NYE Stay)

It is probably not a hotel for the first time visitor to Tokyo given the walk to the station but for those of us looking for an oasis of tranquility, the relative inconvenience of taking a taxi at the beginning and end of each day is more than outweighed by the superb experience overall. The decor is not for everyone and neither is the formality of the service. Ordinarily I'm all about modern minimalism and a hands off but friendly approach but somehow this hotel just works. Coming here feels more like a life event than a mere hotel stay. Honestly there's nowhere on earth quite like the Park Hyatt Tokyo...
June 30, 2020

REVIEW – Conrad Tokyo : Revisited

There's a reason why I've been back here over ten times. This hotel just ticks so many boxes. The location is fantastic: you can reach Tsukiji fish market on foot and eat some of the best sushi on earth (the restaurants are still open even though the wholesale market has since moved). There are numerous different JR and Tokyo Metro stations nearby, you are super close to Haneda airport and Ginza is a short walk away - great not only for high-end shopping but also some surprisingly affordable restaurants...
July 5, 2020

REVIEW – JAL : First Class – B777 – Tokyo (HND) to London (LHR)

Although there are some aspects of the JAL First Class experience which have changed over the years, the product as a whole is remarkably consistent. Having flown it on five occasions I'd be more than happy to recommend it to anybody that enjoys good food and wine. The service has also been excellent on the majority of my flights.