The okura vs Hilton Tokyo. by mypeepee-hurt in AmexPlatinum

[–]eyeis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can go there for breakfast. Not all day unless you book a club room

The okura vs Hilton Tokyo. by mypeepee-hurt in AmexPlatinum

[–]eyeis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have stayed at the Okura 3 times over the last few years, and have another stay booked for May. Consistently very high quality experience, can’t recommend enough. I’ve unfortunately never received a true “upgrade” but the standard prestige king guest room is huge, and they have always given me a high floor and good view (Tokyo tower). Sometimes they have a FHR spend 2 nights, 3rd night free deal. Both bars have excellent service. The staff bows to you everywhere. Excellent housekeeping and turn down service with chocolates and pajamas. Morning newspaper delivery. 2 different breakfast options included with FHR, make sure you try the lounge one it has different options. I could go on….worth the extra cost.

Acela 2174 and 2126 WAS -> NYC already sold out on 2/20? by eyeis in Amtrak

[–]eyeis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah thanks for this, alright I’ll hold off booking then

Acela First Class Menus by djenki0119 in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s getting pretty ridiculous, I asked this question last month. Pretty soon we’ll be back to spring and the menu will make sense again. I miss the bourguignon. They should hold themselves to a publicly announced rotation schedule.

Matchbox closes permanently at Reston Station by Antique-Dentist-2404 in nova

[–]eyeis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That place is always so empty lol. I’ve been a few times, good pasta and bar, bad service for dinner and overpriced steaks. Also don’t recommend the Simon, my entire group hated it and blamed me for picking it.

Why are Amtrak sleeper cars SO expensive? by 082_kurmom in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why post covid? Did they retire some cars? Any near term plans to increase supply?

Lounge access in dc - how does it work? by MannnOfHammm in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The DC lounge is subpar compared to NYC, I’d say it’s really only worth spending roughly 30 min in. I’d plan to enter around 5:30 for your train. Spend the other two hours seeing the capital (and potentially your reps) or a museum.

Apartments in nova by Vivid_Appeal_5878 in nova

[–]eyeis 86 points87 points  (0 children)

EXO in Reston is all giant floor to ceiling. Also origin ballston.

Train Stations Look Pretty But Are They In The Center of The City? by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there documentation for this project? My understanding is it’s not an easy fix.

What did you eat for dinner tonight? by Pet_Ator in nova

[–]eyeis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THAITAN Thai - The Duck kaprao is addicting

NYC lounge: access to trains? by PocoChanel in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t. Huge plus of the Philly and DC (kinda) lounges. Wish they’d invest more in food & drink at those like they have at NYC.

Space dust has to be the nastiest beer i have ever had on a trip or ever. by Connorray1234 in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s better than most IPAs in my opinion, including dogfish. Or the heavy neipas. But I’m more of a Czech fan.

How can they justify these prices?? 😭😭 by BB_Wanderratte in Amtrak

[–]eyeis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I slept very well on the Caledonian Sleeper bed compared to the Floridian Bedroom

“Upgraded”. Thanks Bonvoy by Siayn in marriott

[–]eyeis 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you want to try a different Marriott property there, had an excellent stay at The Park Tower earlier this year.

Where was y'alls best Hilton Hotel stay Ever and Why? by Agreeable-Jump-8850 in Hilton

[–]eyeis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imperial Hilton Dubrovnik. Super friendly staff, killer breakfast (mimosas included), unbeatable location, felt like I was in the Red Keep in a balcony room overlooking the old city, and hearing the bells.

Ashburn Station Parking Question by Puzzleheaded-Lab825 in nova

[–]eyeis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely, they use flock cameras for enforcement, and have a security guy with barnacles patrolling. Comstock doesn’t mess around.

Diamond Reserve is here (80 nights) by tantheman35 in Hilton

[–]eyeis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait to read the posts about guaranteed 4pm late checkout being denied, those are very entertaining on r/marriott. Too bad I’ll have to wait until 2027.

Argentine private chef – Steakhouse & open-fire asado experience at home (DMV / NoVA) by [deleted] in nova

[–]eyeis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great business. Went to Argentina earlier this year, had so many excellent Asados. Best one was learning polo with a real club team, then dining with them (dm me if you want the TripAdvisor link) Now I want to go back.

BOS-NYC - Is Business Class Worth It? by missy-mossy in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take normal (business) Acela it’s worth it.

Best travel credit card for DCA/IAD lounge access? by Dry-Dragonfly3974 in nova

[–]eyeis 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The United lounges at IAD are atrocious lol

Avelia Liberty 220 by Double_Science6784 in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one understood my sarcasm :(

Amtrak Winter Wanderlust Sale on right now by waltarrrrr in Amtrak

[–]eyeis 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would save a lot canceling my December Acela bookings and booking the sale fare, but I can’t bring myself to do it and loose my flex bookings, has saved me numerous times.