Hilton, which entered Japan on June 20, 2023, celebrated its 60th anniversary. The flagship Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku opened in 1984. The area around Nishi-Shinjuku is crowded with luxury foreign hotels such as Park Hyatt Tokyo and Hyatt Regency Tokyo. The official website states that it is a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, but for the average person, it is almost impossible. If you are not good at walking long distances, there is a free shuttle bus from Shinjuku Station, so it is recommended to use that. Despite being a huge hotel with 830 rooms, the check-in counter in the lobby is very small and always crowded. As a Hilton Diamond member, I was able to avoid the line by asking the staff to guide me to the Executive Lounge on the 37th floor for check-in. This is the reality of social disparity. I booked the cheapest room, but as a Diamond member, I received a significant upgrade. However, the room, called an Executive Suite, was not as luxurious as the name suggests. It is about 30 square meters in size. Despite having all the necessary facilities like a working desk, the room does not feel spacious. The blackout curtains are traditional Japanese style, reminiscent of Hilton Nagoya and Hilton Hiroshima. The view from the high floor near the 40th floor is impressive. There is a different kind of enjoyment compared to the view of Minato-ku like Andaz Tokyo. Some rooms even offer a view of Mount Fuji. The closet is traditional, and the noise from closing doors in other rooms can be loud. This hotel is noisy with sounds of footsteps and doors closing. The refrigerator is empty like a business hotel. The coffee provided is instant, which is surprisingly poor for a hotel that costs nearly 60,000 yen per night. The wet area is integrated with the toilet in an old-fashioned style, which can be inconvenient when staying with multiple people. The amenities are very basic, and it feels more like cost-cutting for the hotel rather than being environmentally friendly. There is a bathtub, but I did not use it as I visited the public bath after working out at the fitness center. The amenities are in a dispenser, which is surprisingly low for a hotel of this class. The fitness center includes a pool and tennis court, but they are quite basic. The pool is only 12 meters long with two lanes, making it easy to swim to the other side without stopping. The equipment provided is not reassuring for a hotel with 830 rooms. The gym at Park Hyatt Tokyo is outstanding, especially with its view. After a nap, I visited the Executive Lounge for cocktail time. They serve Chandon champagne and a variety of still wines, which is satisfactory. The snacks included salad, cheese, ham, and surprisingly a lot of carbohydrates. The nutritional balance may be questionable, but you can fill up on the selection available. The lineup includes gyoza, chawanmushi, and hachis Parmentier, but none of them were particularly tasty. Nearby children were eating ice cream, reminding me of how honest children's taste buds can be. The breakfast scene in the Executive Lounge is similar to an all-day dining experience but with higher quality ingredients.

★Beer Garden Plan SURF AND TURF PLATTER - A luxurious platter with both seafood and meat dishes! The beer garden at the hotel was indeed stylish and elegant! Being at the Hilton, the service was top-notch and the clientele was sophisticated, making it a great choice for a date night. The Orange Chicken Skewers were my favorite, with hot and crispy chicken complemented by a refreshing sauce and a spicy kick from the chili. The sausages were also delicious. The Soft Shell Crab had a great salty flavor and was perfect with or without sauce. Enjoying some potatoes and slowly savoring them with drinks and music was the best part! They offer a selection of wines and beers, and you can also get soft drinks made at the bar counter. You can also order additional cocktails for a fee, including some fancy drinks. Every Friday and Saturday, they have live music featuring performances of nostalgic hits from the 80s rock era. It's rare to find a beer garden with live music, right? [Contents] - Orange Chicken Skewers - Grilled Sausages - Pork Spare Ribs - Fried Calamari with Soft Shell Crab - Nachos - Corn and Curly Potato - Free-flow drinks for 120 minutes, with last order at 90 minutes - Premium seating (blue sofa) available for an additional 4000 yen.

I went to the Meat Afternoon with Strawberry Sweets Buffet at Hilton Tokyo. In addition to sweets, there were meats and strawberries, so you can enjoy delicious food without getting tired. The strawberry sweets are also cute and tempting. Date: Until mid-April Location: Hilton Tokyo Metropolis Grill (2F) Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Price: Weekdays - 5,600 yen per person Weekends and holidays - 6,300 yen per person *Includes tax and service charge

Afternoon Tea Evolutionary Bread & Tomato Variations Enjoying a variety of breads with tomatoes as the main attraction at Afternoon Tea. - 5 colors of fresh colorful tomatoes - Tomato jam bread - Caprese tomato bread - Blackberry chocolate mousse - Blueberry scone/blueberry jam - Anpan (sweet bread filled with red bean paste) - Cream bread - Fried kinako (soybean flour) donuts - Melon bread - Chocolate coronet - Tomato and octopus marinated sandwich - Ratatouille focaccia - Beef steak burger with truffle sauce - Butterfly pea and red fruit jelly - Today's salad: corn salad - Today's soup: course soup Once again, I went to a unique Afternoon Tea experience! This time it was all about bread! If you love bread, you'll be thrilled! There were sweet and savory options, and the anpan and cream bread were particularly interesting and delicious. My personal favorite was the steak burger! The meat was tender and amazing. Since it was all bread, I got full quickly - haha. If you love bread, definitely give it a try! Location: 2F Hilton Tokyo, 6-6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from Exit C8 of Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. #Shinjuku #ShinjukuGourmet #NishiShinjukuGourmet #AfternoonTea #HiltonTokyo #afternoontea #bread #breadlover #breadafternoontea #uniqueafternoontea #moreonsavory #TokyoGourmet #TokyoEats #flukeapprovedambassador #nationalgourmetguide #TokyoGourmetReport #Shinjukuayl #Tokyoayl #ShinjukuWardayl

Hilton Tokyo @ Nishi-Shinjuku I was invited to a friend's celebration and experienced a private room for the first time. I didn't even know such private dining rooms existed, and it was my first time learning that you can order from any restaurant when in a private room, haha. It seems like it would be quite expensive, haha. The meat was very delicious, but the sushi was just okay for the price, haha. The crab and sea urchin were tasty, but the seaweed was a bit soggy, haha. The staff also rushed us to order and weren't very attentive, so I realized that just because it's a luxury hotel doesn't mean the service is excellent. It was inconvenient having to go outside every time we needed something. Overall, I would have given a good rating if the bill wasn't surprisingly high. If it was not worth the price, then my rating would have been lower, haha.

Since it's corona, the shops are closed after 8 pm. During this time, I enjoyed room service with today's soup, roast chicken breast club sandwich, and Metropolitan beef burger sandwich. The hamburger is huge with a thick patty, it's amazing! The portions are generous. It was a luxurious experience to enjoy the night view.

I ate quite a bit at the lounge, but my stomach still felt a bit unsatisfied... So, I decided to order room service. I got tempura soba and a dim sum platter with 3 items. The good thing about room service is that you can order exactly what you want to eat. The soba from room service was a bit more chewy than I expected, but the broth was flavorful. I was surprised by the tempura. I thought it might be soggy, but it had a crispy coating with juicy shrimp inside. Maybe because it was served separately. I didn't expect to have such delicious tempura from room service, so I was a bit impressed. The dim sum was also quite hot and tasty.

This time, we went to an afternoon tea to celebrate a friend's birthday! The staff kindly escorted us to our table from the entrance, and their service left a very good impression! However, due to the calm atmosphere of the restaurant, the afternoon tea itself felt a bit dark and lonely... But the sweets were very delicious, and there was also pasta available, so we were able to enjoy it until the end. My friends were also satisfied, so if I have the chance, I would like to go again!

I stayed at the Shinjuku Hilton. Unlike the Hiltons in Milan and Fiumicino, there is a slight sense of luxury here. The breakfast menu is varied with vegetables, yogurt, fruits, ham, and salmon which are better than the Hiltons in Italy. The smoothies are delicious and the coffee is relatively good. However, the bread looks good but the taste is not that great. The fish porridge and dumplings are acceptable. At first, I thought it was good but it's a mixed bag. The place is very crowded, making it hard to know where to line up for food. Also, there are a lot of foreigners, with hardly any Japanese around.

I went to the Christmas buffet at Hilton Tokyo. They had crab and fresh oysters which were very popular and delicious! There were also various types of cheese, pasta with salmon roe, chirashi sushi, and a salad bar with flavorful dressings that cheese lovers would enjoy. The roast beef was also delicious and made me happy. The price per person was around 10,000 yen. The restaurant was decorated in an Alice in Wonderland theme, which was cute and lovely.

This morning, I had breakfast with the president of a company I often do business with at the Hilton Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku. We enjoyed a white omelette, 100% kale juice, and spicy noodle soup. Healthy and incredibly delicious! It's unusually hot today.

I went to the lunch buffet at Hilton Tokyo with my colleagues from work. There was a wide variety of food from main dishes to desserts, and I was full after two hours. The melon and pineapple fruits, as well as the ice cream, were delicious. I'm thinking of trying the dessert buffet next time.

The restaurant has a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine, so it doesn't get boring. The lunch is a bit pricey, but the calm atmosphere is nice. Although I had Japanese food this time, I'm thinking of trying Chinese food next time. I walked from the station.

I enjoyed a meal with room service while looking at the night view. Both the pasta and fruit were delicious.

In my room, I had a morning spread with a variety of granola, poached eggs, assorted bread, and yogurt. It was truly American-style and made me happy from the morning.

Cinderella Buffet. Full of cute cakes. The food was delicious and very satisfying.

Shinjuku Central Park is right in front, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is also very close. I checked in at the lobby on the first floor and had reserved a Deluxe Room. I like that there are many white people in this foreign-owned place.

Buffet!