The Hotel Guide Director says
Recently I have stayed in an Excellency Suite at the Tokyo Dome Hotel. This suite was located on one of the Excellency Floors. The floors from 39th to 41st are designated as the Excellency Floors. The dedicated counter on the 40th floor, where I checked in, is open only to guests on these floors.
The Excellency Suite is a large room with the total area of over 50 square meters. When I entered the room, I was very impressed with the size of the room. And of course, the room has a fantastic view.
For any couple looking for a special place to stay on a day like Christmas Eve or Valentine's Day, this Excellency Suite is a must.
The following is my review about this Excellency Suite.
Guest Room (Excellency Suite)
The Excellency Suites are located on the so-called Excellency Floors, which are from the 39th to the 41st floors. All Excellency Suite guests check in at the dedicated counter located in the Excellency Lounge on the 40th floor. The check-in will go smoothly and you will definitely feel that you are treated as a special guest.
This time I stayed in a Palace Excellency Suite. The total area of the room was 66 square meters and it had a good view of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower. The room was partitioned between the bedroom and parlor area. I'm sure you would say wow when you see this room.
The room had plenty of light coming from the large window and through the window I could see the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower. I also could see cars, trains and people moving around JR Suidobashi Station.
A TV was in the sleeping area of the room, so I lay down on the bed and watched it. Turndown service was provided to guests on the Excellency Floors, so in the evening the hotel staff came in to make my bed and left me some small chocolate on the pillow.
Additionally, the room had a big walk-in closet. The size was big enough for two people to fit in. In the closet, I found a cute cane basket, which was actually for overnight shoeshine service. The service was complimentary for Excellency Suite guests.
The bathroom was a separate room and air-conditioned. There was a washlet toilet. Clean towels were on the washstand.
A writing desk was near the window that provided enough light for desk work. Complimentary high speed Internet access was provided in all rooms. If you bring your laptop with you, you can hook it up to their cable modem in the room and right away you are connected to the Internet.
Bathroom
The bathroom had a separate shower, a large mirror and a chair. There were bathrobes and yukatas (Japanese bathrobes). The bath amenities were shampoo, conditioner, body soap (all English SOMO brand), toothbrushes, hair brush, razor, shower cap, cotton swabs, body sponge, cotton wool, some cosmetics (like facial cleanser, moisturizer and skin care lotion) and hair dryer. Two bottles of mineral water were a nice surprise.
Tea Service and Cocktail Service in the Excellency Lounge
After check-in, you can have tea in the Excellency lounge. The service hours are from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. The menu includes a selection of coffee (American, Blend, and Cappuccino), tea and juices. Only Excellency Floor guests have the access to the lounge.
It was fun to watch the roller coasters and Ferris wheel of the amusement park near the Tokyo Dome while enjoying refreshments and a piece of chiffon cake, the hotel's signature cake. This is one of the reasons to stay in an Excellency Suite.
The cocktail hours are from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They have a good selection of wine, whisky and beer. If you like, you can make your own cocktail from the recipe book. There are photographs inside the book. Only Excellency Floor guests are allowed in the lounge, so you could sit quietly all evening and enjoy the view of the Tokyo Dome and the city.
Room Service Dinner
Room service was available from 6:30 am to 1:00 am (order until midnight). I ordered one Beef Steak Curry (2300 yen) and Kaisendon or Rice with Seafood (2800 yen). Tip (10%) and tax were added to the total price. In my opinion, the price was OK.
There are several restaurants in the hotel. Artist's Caf? is located on the top floor. Deux Mil is a cozy restaurant. Pier View is a casual restaurant and their price is good. Brasserie Lala China is a Chinese restaurant. It's nice to have many choices.
Breakfast in the Excellency Lounge
Continental breakfast was provided from 7:00 am to 10:30 am in the Excellency Lounge. The menu included soup, croissant, Danish, toast, cereal, and a variety of beverages, such as orange juice, grapefruit juice, tomato juice and milk. Fresh cut fruits, yogurts, coffee and tea were also on the menu.
If the lounge isn't crowded, you could sit all morning and enjoy the view of Tokyo.
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