When entering the main entrance of the Prince Hotel, I was told by the front desk that we were staying in the North Tower. It was an extra walk, but we found our way there and noticed that the front desk was not as grand as the one located past the main entrance. After further research, I found out that the rooms are smaller in the North Tower, and it is the older part of the hotel. To make up for this, occupants in the North Tower receive free breakfast each morning. There are also washing machines and dryers located only in the North Tower. These amenities are not available to guests staying in the main tower. I took note of these differences, as I made my reservation through booking.com and was not aware of the two towers.
Breakfast in the hotel is very convenient since many places aren't open that early in Tokyo.
On our first day there, I visited the Beauty and Relaxation Center after having lunch at the food court. I've always wanted to get my hair straightened through the "Japanese hair straightening" process, so what better place to have this done than in Japan!! Luckily, I could get right in and spent the next 4 hours in the hair studio as a team of stylists worked tirelessly to tame my mane! During the entire process, my hair was washed 3 times, I got 2 massages and felt so relaxed as if it were my birthday, Mother's Day and Christmas all rolled into one! At the last hour, the main stylist came in and worked on my hair so carefully and precisely. He made me feel like I was a movie star. Needless to say, the experience was very memorable. I would surely go back for another appointment in a heartbeat!
In Hawaii, I was told it would take 4 hours for the straightening process at $100/hr. At the Shinagawa Prince, there was a flat rate of $187 + a haircut of $45.
I loved my hair so much that my mom and daughter returned the next day for haircuts too!
Hair stylists in Japan will not accept tips.
While we were at the salon, my youngest daughter got her nails done! We were surprised that they had a different price for children.
Hair stylists in Japan will not accept tips.
The next day, we visited the Aquarium, which is connected to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. The Shinagawa Aqua Park offers an impressive display of marine life, while showcasing some of their creatures in scheduled shows. There are also rides near the entrance of the Aquarium.
I loved how the Aqua Park incorporated technology, music and ocean life into one exhibit. It was like walking through a piece of artwork!
Still, the kids enjoyed watching the penguins move across balance beams and perform tricks.
The main attraction was the dolphin show at this arena.
They also sold ice cream and other treats (beer) at the show!
After spending an afternoon at the Aqua Park, we decided to have a fun night at the bowling center! It was located on the floor below the Beauty and Relaxation center and just a short walk down from the food court. We were lucky that there weren't leagues bowling that night as the alleys were empty.
Inside the bowling alley is also a giant arcade! My kids enjoyed this more than the bowling.
We stopped to watch this boy play his very involved game for a little while.
My daughter said, "Look mom, he even wears gloves!"
The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is definitely a family friendly place to stay in Tokyo!
We stopped to watch this boy play his very involved game for a little while.
My daughter said, "Look mom, he even wears gloves!"
The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is definitely a family friendly place to stay in Tokyo!
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