The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
On the banks of the Kamogawa, with the Higashiyama hills beyond.
420,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $7,248
An exceptional use of points1.73¢ / point
Tokyo
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Occupying the upper floors of Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi. Arrival is on the 45th floor; on winter mornings Fuji appears beyond the skyline.
A weak yen has lifted demand and cash rates in Tokyo while the award price has stayed put. Five nights here is one of the best-value luxury city stays in Asia.
Our best dates price at 330,000 points for 5 nights, against $7,120 in cash. The fifth night is free.
Why it’s exceptional
An exceptional use of points.
2.16¢
Value per point: the cash price of the stay divided by the points it costs.
Cash is unusually expensive for these dates, which makes points more attractive.
| Dates | Points | Cash | Value | AwardEscape | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14–195 nights | 280K points | $5,840 | 2.09¢ | Exceptional | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Feb 8–135 nights | 292K points | $5,410 | 1.85¢ | Exceptional | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Mar 27 – Apr 15 nights | 330K points | $7,120 | 2.16¢ | Exceptional | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| May 18–213 nights | 204K points | $2,950 | 1.45¢ | Great | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Jun 22–242 nights | 128K points | $1,640 | 1.28¢ | Great | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
Jan 14–19
Exceptional280K points · $5,840 cash · 2.09¢ · 5 nights
Feb 8–13
Exceptional292K points · $5,410 cash · 1.85¢ · 5 nights
Mar 27 – Apr 1
Exceptional330K points · $7,120 cash · 2.16¢ · 5 nights
May 18–21
Great204K points · $2,950 cash · 1.45¢ · 3 nights
Jun 22–24
Great128K points · $1,640 cash · 1.28¢ · 2 nights
Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.
Use your points.
330,000 points replace $7,120 of cash for 5 nights. An exceptional use of points.
The cash price is unusually high for this hotel, which makes this a good time to use points.
Roppongi, Tokyo
Japan
Ritz-Carlton
Marriott Bonvoy
Kyoto, Japan
On the banks of the Kamogawa, with the Higashiyama hills beyond.
420,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $7,248
An exceptional use of points1.73¢ / point
Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido powder, three mountains and very short lift lines.
188,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $2,506
Great use of points1.33¢ / point
Lake Yamanaka, Japan
A forest lodge with Mount Fuji framed in the windows.
126,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $1,573
Great use of points1.25¢ / point
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330K points5 nights · $7,120 cash