laurieco

gottheitch-- After staying in both the studio and the one bedroom, I would opt for the one bedroom. It was very large and we felt at home within 10 minutes. Perhaps I got spoiled because we were in the one bedroom before we came back and were in the studio. The studio may have been fine if I didn't know what I was missing. When I return to Tokyo, I'll definitely spring for the one bedroom. If you're going to be there for an extended stay, you'll probably appreciate the extra room. You'll be able to entertain in the living room, have meals in the dining room, and do whatever in the bedroom Having said that, if you do decide to go with the studio, make sure it's one on an upper floor. The first studio we had was on the first floor and was rather cramped and not that well laid out. When we expressed our displeasure, we were moved to a studio on the 9th floor which was much roomier and nicer.

lcuy

Although we took a train into Tokyo, the taxi/limo bus worked so well from the Mansions that we'll do it both ways next time.

With 4 of us, we also appreciated that we could pay the 3000 yen at the Mansions desk with a credit card.

The four of us had two studios..one on a low floor and one on a high one. very different layouts. Found both rooms very spacious, so the one bedrooms must be really nice!

lcuy

oops-meant to add that our rooms were 102 and 407.

Also, the cab from the Mansions to the ANA was 1240 yen. The limo does take reservations, so if you're going at a busy time, you might have the hotel call in yours early.

gottheitch

Thanks for all your input!
I know that some Roppongi side streets can be a bit seedy, what is your opinion of where the Mansions is located? What are some of the establishments on that same block? Maybe some of you have online pictures to share?
Also, I see that the Mansions are accessible from a street off of Roppongi Dori, but what about from the 'main' drag, is there a street that can take you to the Mansions, or do you need to enter from Roppongi Dori?
Thanks again!!

laurieco

The Mansions are located on a side street off a main drag. It's not seedy at all, the street or the area (see my above post). There wasn't a whole lot on the street the hotel is on. There is a very expensive (for what you get) Italian restaurant on the corner, I don't recall the name. When you walk out of the hotel, you make a left and up a hundred feet or so is a very major road. If you make a left onto that and walk about 2 minutes, you'll come to subways.

lcuy

Between the subway exit (#5) and the Mansions are two italian restaurants, a very popular sushi place, the "B" hotelwith a Jazz club, a flower place, and various other small shops. Some clubs on the upper floors. A little pub on the same street as the Mansions. Lots of tiny restaurants on the lanes behind the Mansions. Not the least bit sleazy to us.

If you went the opposite direction from the subway, there is a bakery, offices and small shops and then the ultra modern shopping and restaurants at Roppongi Hills.

Only hint of any night activities were all the BMWs and Mercedes parked along Roppongi Dori at night.

emd

lcuy and others: HOw was Roppogni Hills? I wanted to go there on a recent trip, but we didn't make it. They seem to have alot of events there each month (per their website). I wanted to take my son to see the scale model replica of the entire city of Tokyo that is on display there, as he worked on a scale project like that of downtown D.C. in one of his classes. But alas, we did not get there (even though it was only one subway stop from Ebisu where we were) and only saw it from Tokyo Tower at night. That view was very impressive, the bldg appears to be the biggest in Tokyo and really stood out at night from Tokyo Tower.

laurieco

I don't recall any events going on at Roppongi Hills when I was there. It's basically a very upscale shopping mall, very nice and very expensive stores. We ate at a restaurant there and the food was very good and price was reasonable for Japan.

lcuy

The center was very modern. We ate there twice--a tempura spot on a higher floor and a great french style bakery. Nice mix of stores in the building where we shopped..some very expensive, some quite reasonable.

There is an information booth that hands out maps and calendar of activities (In English, and you really need this as the place is very confusing!) There were lots of activities listed on it, but none for the days we were there as it was just before New Years.