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Guess farealert is good for something:

The Hilton Osaka (Japan) is offering Executive Rooms for around 250-350 JPY per night (about $3 USD). Both Executive Twin and Executive King rooms are available for many nights between now and the end of 2006. It looks like you need to include a weekend in order to book this low rate. You must include both a Friday and Saturday night in order to book this. In order to book this rate, visit Travelocity.com, click the "Hotel" tab, enter your dates (you must include a Friday and Saturday night in your reservation), and "Japan" as the country and "Osaka" as the city, and click the "Search Hotels" button.


You will not see the low rate listed in the rates for the Hilton Osaka, but you will see it listed as an "Executive Choice" rate with the disclaimer "Nightly rate changes". If you click the "Nightly rate changes" link, you will see the low rate, and if you click "Select", you'll be able to book it.


From http://www.farealert.net/deal/hiltonosaka

Guess farealert is good for something:

The Hilton Osaka (Japan) is offering Executive Rooms for around 250-350 JPY per night (about $3 USD). Both Executive Twin and Executive King rooms are available for many nights between now and the end of 2006. It looks like you need to include a weekend in order to book this low rate. You must include both a Friday and Saturday night in order to book this. In order to book this rate, visit Travelocity.com, click the "Hotel" tab, enter your dates (you must include a Friday and Saturday night in your reservation), and "Japan" as the country and "Osaka" as the city, and click the "Search Hotels" button.


You will not see the low rate listed in the rates for the Hilton Osaka, but you will see it listed as an "Executive Choice" rate with the disclaimer "Nightly rate changes". If you click the "Nightly rate changes" link, you will see the low rate, and if you click "Select", you'll be able to book it.


From http://www.farealert.net/deal/hiltonosaka

Indeed!

Booked for May 4-10 for JPY1503 (Approx $15CAD) and got a confirmation number instantly.....

If Hilton doesn't honour this..... hopefully the TL guarantee will kick in :D

-mike

just booked it. we'll see what happens with this one.

Paging Hans? Hans? :D

Me too. This works especially nice with AA's spring sale to KIX and NRT.

Booked for August 20-27, Exec King for 2 people at JPY2486 total.

Man, I hope they honor it because it really makes up my mind about where I'm going for summer break ;)


Pricing
Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY40425
Sun, Aug 20 JPY347
Mon, Aug 21 JPY347
Tue, Aug 22 JPY347
Wed, Aug 23 JPY347
Thu, Aug 24 JPY347
Fri, Aug 25 JPY347
Sat, Aug 26 JPY404

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Sum of nightly rates: JPY2486

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes: JPY2486

You are not charged by Travelocity.

AA's spring sale to KIX and NRT

Too bad they are Q fares; else I would have jumped on them.

I don't think it's a prepaid rate, I think it's just a reservation. Take a look at these terms:

Room/Rate Code Policy

KING EXECUTIVE ROOM SPECIAL EXEC FLOOR RATES AND
BENEFITS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 17AUG06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 19AUG06
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 20AUG06
TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED
Tax Information

0.00
Pricing
Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Thu, Aug 17 JPY289
Fri, Aug 18 JPY289
Sat, Aug 19 JPY347
Sun, Aug 20 JPY289
Mon, Aug 21 JPY289
Tue, Aug 22 JPY289

Sum of nightly rates: JPY1792

Total Before Taxes: JPY1792
You are not charged by Travelocity.

Just a heads up~when you agree to the hotel policies, you're agreeing to the higher rates (it's all in that box). For example, I checked for Thanksgiving week, and get the low rate to show, but this comes up in the "Agree to Hotel Policies" box:

Room/Rate Code Policy
KING EXECUTIVE ROOM SPECIAL EXEC FLOOR RATES AND
BENEFITS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 22NOV06
40425 PER NIGHT STARTING 25NOV06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 26NOV06
TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED

So....I would think this gives them an 'out' to charge you the entire amount. Then again, it's not Expedia...

Got it for May 27-June 5 (7 nights altogether). Almost booked it through the AMEX site, but decided to just go to Travelocity (who runs the AMEX site).

But it's not a prepaid thing, so I doubt this will be ok in the end.

Funny, I got screwed on the last Osaka Hilton deal. Hope this one works!

Booked two different weeks, one in summer, one around Thanksgiving. Wow, available with a Fare Alert. Woooo.

just booked 4 nights for JPY1400 :D

Got it for May 27-June 5 (7 nights altogether). Almost booked it through the AMEX site, but decided to just go to Travelocity (who runs the AMEX site).

But it's not a prepaid thing, so I doubt this will be ok in the end.

The Holiday Inn Phuket wasn't prepaid, but that came out fine. Travelocity has come through every time - stellar guarantee.

Having trouble registering my account with them :(

Anyone's else phone no. not accepted?

Certainly looks to be a Travelocity problem. Not seeing the mistake anywhere else.

Here's hope for the Travelocity Guarantee to come through yet again. :)

Funny, I got screwed on the last Osaka Hilton deal. Hope this one works!

Amen to that. If at first you don't succeed try,try.......

Just a heads up~when you agree to the hotel policies, you're agreeing to the higher rates (it's all in that box). For example, I checked for Thanksgiving week, and get the low rate to show, but this comes up in the "Agree to Hotel Policies" box:

Room/Rate Code Policy
KING EXECUTIVE ROOM SPECIAL EXEC FLOOR RATES AND
BENEFITS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 22NOV06
40425 PER NIGHT STARTING 25NOV06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 26NOV06
TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED

So....I would think this gives them an 'out' to charge you the entire amount. Then again, it's not Expedia...

does it say JPY?? I have a confirmation from travelocity, should be good enough :D

But it says:

KING EXECUTIVE ROOM SPECIAL EXEC FLOOR RATES AND
BENEFITS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 02JUN06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 03JUN06
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 04JUN06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 10JUN06
TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED

And then it says:
Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Fri, Jun 2 JPY 289
Sat, Jun 3 JPY 347
Sun, Jun 4 JPY 289
Mon, Jun 5 JPY 289
Tue, Jun 6 JPY 289
Wed, Jun 7 JPY 289
Thu, Jun 8 JPY 289
Fri, Jun 9 JPY 289
Sat, Jun 10 JPY 347
Sum of nightly rates: JPY 2717

Total Before Taxes: JPY 2717

Doesn't make any sense... they could argue to charge the higher rate - couldn't they?

I got 7 nights over Thanksgiving~I used my $10 AMEX card to reserve just in case they try to charge the full rate per the policies. Of course by then this will all have played out and I'll know if they are honoring it:)

Just a heads up~when you agree to the hotel policies, you're agreeing to the higher rates (it's all in that box). For example, I checked for Thanksgiving week, and get the low rate to show, but this comes up in the "Agree to Hotel Policies" box:

Room/Rate Code Policy
KING EXECUTIVE ROOM SPECIAL EXEC FLOOR RATES AND
BENEFITS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 22NOV06
40425 PER NIGHT STARTING 25NOV06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 26NOV06
TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED

So....I would think this gives them an 'out' to charge you the entire amount. Then again, it's not Expedia...
Read closer,
Pricing
Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY354

Week 1:
Tue, May 2 JPY347
Wed, May 3 JPY347
Thu, May 4 JPY347
Fri, May 5 JPY347
Sat, May 6 JPY404
Sun, May 7 JPY347
Mon, May 8 JPY347

Week 2:
Tue, May 9 $0.00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sum of nightly rates: JPY2833

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes: JPY2833

It seems to be a Saturday thing with the Hilton Osaka. I am on this one through Travelocity. Lets see what comes out of it.

But based on the rules on the rates, it looks like they could get an out on it. Next week should be fun in following up with this.

I have some faith in Travelocity after the Air Europa debacle last spring. They handled that with class compared to Expedia, Amex Travel, et. al.

I expect them to handle this one properly as well.

Anyone find the cancellation policy? I can't figure out when I can go and want to book a few different times.

I can't find any availability now. For the dates that I have choosen, it shows absolutely no avail at any hotel.

Rex

I can't find any availability now. For the dates that I have choosen, it shows absolutely no avail at any hotel.

Rex

Then you must be doing something wrong, it was live in all months just 30 seconds ago.

I can't find any availability now. For the dates that I have choosen, it shows absolutely no avail at any hotel.

Rex

Still there.. make sure to follow the intstructions and have a friday AND saturday as part of your stay.

Got mine for September booked.

Are we starting the honoring thread again yet? ;)

Anyone find the cancellation policy? I can't figure out when I can go and want to book a few different times.

Cancellation is 6pm of date of arrival.

I just booked 2 weeks in October (first week under my name, second under my BFs). Fingers crossed that this goes through, since we were planning to be in Japan anyway, and this will obviously save us a LOT on the hotel costs!!!

Anyone find the cancellation policy? I can't figure out when I can go and want to book a few different times.

here we go again :cool:

Anyone find the cancellation policy? I can't figure out when I can go and want to book a few different times.

It appears to be 6 p.m. the day of arrival...

I can't find any availability now. For the dates that I have choosen, it shows absolutely no avail at any hotel.

Rex
Still up and going

Review your selections
Hilton Osaka
1-8-8 UMEDA
Osaka, 530-0001 JP

Travelocity Rating Check-in: Thu, Apr 27, 2006
Check-out: Mon, May 1, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY1445
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2Review the price
Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Thu, Apr 27 JPY347
Fri, Apr 28 JPY347
Sat, Apr 29 JPY404
Sun, Apr 30 JPY347

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY1445

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY1445

Taxes and cancellation penalty information is available in the hotel policies below.
You will not be charged by Travelocity when you complete this reservation.

I am in for May for 4 nights.

For those of us who didn't worry about the last Hilton deal, can somebody tell me what was the end result?

Was that travelocity?

something is odd here, more than 1/2 hr after farealert went off the deal is still alive :confused:

I am in for May for 4 nights.

For those of us who didn't worry about the last Hilton deal, can somebody tell me what was the end result?

Was that travelocity?


It was Expedia. Some who got a verbal re-confirmation over the phone got to go, rest had to be contended with the reservations being "successfully" cancelled by Expedia.

Cancellation is 6pm of date of arrival.
I'd also like to note that the cancellation is free of charge.

And I was just able to change my reservation to a week later. Originally made it during a friend's wedding (I've known this person since the 6th grade so obviously that wouldn't fly).

I just booked 5 nights in October. Another flyertalk party in Japan. :)

Folks asleep at the wheel - trying to make up for the 1 hour they are going to lose tonight. :D :D :D

something is odd here, more than 1/2 hr after farealert went off the deal is still alive :confused:

The Expedia/Hilton Osaka mistake was alive for a couple of hours, IIRC.

Still working on many dates, FWIW . . . :cool:

And I have stayed in this hotel and let me assure you, it is very nice. Near train station, limousine bus station to Kansai, lots of shopping around the area, and the executive floor is very nice, too.

Still up and going

Review your selections
Hilton Osaka
1-8-8 UMEDA
Osaka, 530-0001 JP

Travelocity Rating Check-in: Thu, Apr 27, 2006
Check-out: Mon, May 1, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY1445
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2Review the price
Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Thu, Apr 27 JPY347
Fri, Apr 28 JPY347
Sat, Apr 29 JPY404
Sun, Apr 30 JPY347

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY1445

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY1445

Taxes and cancellation penalty information is available in the hotel policies below.
You will not be charged by Travelocity when you complete this reservation.


Thanks, I am just not getting it for the only days that I can go. That's too bad.

Rex

is it just me, or is this a currency issue? in the details, I have:

28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 30JUN06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 01JUL06
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 02JUL06

and in the checkout I get:

Fri, Jun 30 JPY289
Sat, Jul 1 JPY347
Sun, Jul 2 JPY289
Mon, Jul 3 JPY289

you'll notice that the incorrect prices are the prices in yen divided by 100 rounded to the nearest integer...in any case I'll give it a go

The Expedia/Hilton Osaka mistake was alive for a couple of hours, IIRC.


I know, but after farealert goes off? Someone at travelocity must subscribe to that. I am not complaining :D

Since this is not a pre-paid reservation, you can cancel it for free if the rate gets multiplied by 100. :)

is it just me, or is this a currency issue? in the details, I have:

28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 30JUN06
34650 PER NIGHT STARTING 01JUL06
28875 PER NIGHT STARTING 02JUL06

and in the checkout I get:

Fri, Jun 30 JPY289
Sat, Jul 1 JPY347
Sun, Jul 2 JPY289
Mon, Jul 3 JPY289

you'll notice that the incorrect prices are the prices in yen divided by 100 rounded to the nearest integer...in any case I'll give it a go

Now, to air reservations - whose trans-pacific service is best? :) (Not to get too far off-topic, but hey...)

Since this is not a pre-paid reservation, you can cancel it for free if the rate gets multiplied by 100. :)

eh, I'm using a virtual credit card number with a $15 max on it anyway :D

I'm there for Christmas! Dec. 24-31....

eh, I'm using a virtual credit card number with a $15 max on it anyway :D

^ ^ ^

I guess, all precautions taken!!!

Now, to air reservations - whose trans-pacific service is best? :) (Not to get too far off-topic, but hey...)

I booked for Thanksgiving, hopefully they will have another round of dirt cheap international fares this year ^

Can someone please PM and help me? I am trying to book July 14-21 but it seems to not work.

Thanks,
A.

I like the fact that it´s on Travelocity. They have the great guarantee.

"Human error happens; nobody's perfect--but in those rare cases that we make a mistake you can count on us to take responsibility for it, and to be thoughtful and fair as we work to resolve it. If, say, we inadvertently advertise a fare that's just "too good to be true," like a free trip to Fiji, we'll work with you and our travel partners to make it up to you and find a solution that puts a smile on your face. "

^

FYI, It will not work with more than 2 adults in the room. Do not select children. Also, my brother had problems using his discover card but visa and amex seems to work just fine.

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room

Nope - still alive.

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room


Still alive, I just pulled up dates in August...

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room
nope. still available.

And here is another (we've updated the Farealert page on it but won't be sending it out, so grab it while it is still hot!)


Ramada Osaka
16 Toyosaki 3-Chome Kitaku
Osaka, JP
Travelocity Rating
Check-in: Tue, May 16, 2006
Check-out: Tue, May 23, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0
2
Review the price
Room: 1 Sgl Bed Smoking 15.5 Sqm. Free Broadband, Voicemail, Room Safe (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY8000
Tue, May 16 FREE
Wed, May 17 FREE
Thu, May 18 FREE
Fri, May 19 FREE
Sat, May 20 FREE
Sun, May 21 FREE
Mon, May 22 FREE

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY0

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room

still alive, use Executive Choice and hit select, then the price will go down by 99% :D

And here is another (we've updated the Farealert page on it but won't be sending it out, so grab it while it is still hot!)


Ramada Osaka
16 Toyosaki 3-Chome Kitaku
Osaka, JP
Travelocity Rating
Check-in: Tue, May 16, 2006
Check-out: Tue, May 23, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0
2
Review the price
Room: 1 Sgl Bed Smoking 15.5 Sqm. Free Broadband, Voicemail, Room Safe (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY8000
Tue, May 16 FREE
Wed, May 17 FREE
Thu, May 18 FREE
Fri, May 19 FREE
Sat, May 20 FREE
Sun, May 21 FREE
Mon, May 22 FREE

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY0

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0

:rolleyes:

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room

Wrong.

i think it's dead, I tried a few dates in june, and july with fridays and saturdays and got $297 for an exec room

Not gone yet. Just tried and oct 5-12. are available.

I guess it will be there for hours.

:rolleyes:

Explain?

Thanks for the heads up.
I just got confirmation on Hilton Osaka, May 2-8.
Too smooth. Will they support this?

Is $3 Hilton better than a $0 Ramada? I am not sure if I should book the Ramada as a standby since last year's glitch with Hilton was blamed on Hilton and not Expedia?

And here is another (we've updated the Farealert page on it but won't be sending it out, so grab it while it is still hot!)


Ramada Osaka
16 Toyosaki 3-Chome Kitaku
Osaka, JP
Travelocity Rating
Check-in: Tue, May 16, 2006
Check-out: Tue, May 23, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0
2
Review the price
Room: 1 Sgl Bed Smoking 15.5 Sqm. Free Broadband, Voicemail, Room Safe (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY8000
Tue, May 16 FREE
Wed, May 17 FREE
Thu, May 18 FREE
Fri, May 19 FREE
Sat, May 20 FREE
Sun, May 21 FREE
Mon, May 22 FREE

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY0

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0

Explain?

I take the Executive floor for $3 over the Ramada any day :D $0 is more problematic than $3, zero fares are often excluded in the fine print.
Is there something going wrong for more than Osaka Hotels?

I can't get the Ramada rate~I tried numerous dates including the ones the OP used, and it just tells me the hotel has nothing available. Is it just me?

Deleted for incorrect information

And here is another (we've updated the Farealert page on it but won't be sending it out, so grab it while it is still hot!)


Ramada Osaka
16 Toyosaki 3-Chome Kitaku
Osaka, JP
Travelocity Rating
Check-in: Tue, May 16, 2006
Check-out: Tue, May 23, 2006
Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0
2
Review the price
Room: 1 Sgl Bed Smoking 15.5 Sqm. Free Broadband, Voicemail, Room Safe (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY8000
Tue, May 16 FREE
Wed, May 17 FREE
Thu, May 18 FREE
Fri, May 19 FREE
Sat, May 20 FREE
Sun, May 21 FREE
Mon, May 22 FREE

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY0

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY0
Wow really, I heard you can get the same rate at the Super 8 but a Happy Ending massage was included!

I take the Executive floor for $3 over the Ramada any day :D $0 is more problematic than $3, zero fares are often excluded in the fine print.
Is there something going wrong for more than Osaka Hotels?

Actually, it is $0, but JPY0.11, so who knows... Just a nice backup rate...

Looks like I'll be splitting my time between the Hilton and the Ramada. I got that one for Dec 24-31, too....

I could get it from Dec 23rd 06 to Jan 1st 07 for 0JPY as mentioned. Guess it requires the same Fri/Sat night stay?

I can't get the Ramada rate~I tried numerous dates including the ones the OP used, and it just tells me the hotel has nothing available. Is it just me?

Anyone notice under terms and conditions it lists the full rate and you're checking off you agree to that.

It seems like the hotels with a rate change are the ones that are messing up. So far the Ramada and the Hilton both have a rate change for a couple nights and those are the ones messing up.

Rex

Also check the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku/Tokyo

I could get it from Dec 23rd 06 to Jan 1st 07 for 0JPY as mentioned. Guess it requires the same Fri/Sat night stay?

Yeah, looks like it...

FWIW; The Ramada Osaka is NOT the same as your average US Ramada...

thanks. got in for may 24-june 2

Room: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.

Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY295

Week 1:
Wed, May 24 JPY289
Thu, May 25 JPY289
Fri, May 26 JPY289
Sat, May 27 JPY347
Sun, May 28 JPY289
Mon, May 29 JPY289
Tue, May 30 JPY289

Week 2:
Wed, May 31 JPY289
Thu, Jun 1 JPY289
Fri, Jun 2 JPY289

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sum of nightly rates: JPY2948

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes & Fees : JPY2948

I found another one near Tokyo -- the Intercontinental Yokohama --
booked a week @ JPY1780. I think this error is more widespread than
just Osaka. Any other interesting places?

The difference between Hilton and Ramada is that the Ramada rates show 16/12/14 per night whereas the Hilton still showed 28875 JPY per night. So IMO Ramada might be a safer bet/standby to the HILTON.

Room/Rate Code Policy
1 SGL BED NON SMOKING 15.5 SQM
FREEBROADBAND, VOICEMAIL, ROOM SAFE
16 PER NIGHT ON 23DEC06FOR 1 NIGHT
12 PER NIGHT ON 24DEC06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
14 PER NIGHT ON 26DEC06 FOR 3 NIGHTS
16 PER NIGHT ON 29DEC06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
12 PER NIGHT ON 31DEC06 FOR 1 NIGHT
126 TOTAL FOR 09 NIGHTS
1 SGL BED NON SMOKING 15.5 SQM
FREE BROADBAND, VOICEMAIL, ROOM SAFE
ROOMS NEWLY RENOVATED IN 2006

:rolleyes:


hui hui still works :D :D

I just tried to view my reservation on hilton.com, and it said to call them.

PLEASE do not Book 5 years worth of nights and then call the Wall Street Joural.

Thank you

Cannot go beyond Feb2007 on Travelocity! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Just kidding. :cool:

PLEASE do not Book 5 years worth of nights and then call the Wall Street Joural.

Thank you

I found another one near Tokyo -- the Intercontinental Yokohama --
booked a week @ JPY1780. I think this error is more widespread than
just Osaka. Any other interesting places?

Yes the Hotel Nikko Osaka

I found another one near Tokyo -- the Intercontinental Yokohama --
booked a week @ JPY1780. I think this error is more widespread than
just Osaka. Any other interesting places?

yeah, I found the same thing and started a new thread, anything with a rate change works! I LOVE THIS DAY :D

These errors make it look like a Travelocity error, and not individual hotel errors.

OUCH.

any guidelines on how to snag the Keio Plaza Shinjuku? how we just need a $1 ticket on the Shinkansen....

And the Hyatt Regency Osaka
1-13-11 NANKO KITA
Osaka Kansai, 559-0034 JP

Got the Hyatt Regency in Kyoto for similar rates. This is widespread!!!

Sofitel Tokyo Fri Nov 3-Sun Nov 6, 250 JPY per night.

Lots of dates available.

Is this glitch related only to Japan, or are any other destinations?

And the Hyatt Regency Osaka
1-13-11 NANKO KITA
Osaka Kansai, 559-0034 JP

Yes and hyatt shows the real price when you pull it up:

Room Preferences: One king bed
Non-smoking room
High floor
Rate Information: 57000 per Night/per Room
151000 JPY Total Per Room

Since it's not prepaid it makes me very uncomfortable (as much as I like Hyatt customer service)

Strings Hotel Tokyo
2 16 1 KONAN MINATO KU
Tokyo, 1088282 JP

Tries Nov 22-29, King Exec

Wow really, I heard you can get the same rate at the Super 8 but a Happy Ending massage was included!
ROFLMAO!!! ^

Looks like it's getting pulled - Keio Plaza shows no availability, as do some others.

Checked couple of other countries. It does not seem to have any problems. The issue seems to be with JPY. IMO all hotels in Japan with variable pricing suffers from this.

Is this glitch related only to Japan, or are any other destinations?

Just booked 5 days in a JUNIOR SUITE there! Loving this!

Sofitel Tokyo Fri Nov 3-Sun Nov 6, 250 JPY per night.

Lots of dates available.

I tried some stuff in Spain, no go. Got some osaka action though.

did anyone review the hotel policies? it showes the full and normal price, whilst the section 2 of travelocity (review the price) specifies the wrong price :confused:

Checked couple of other countries. It does not seem to have any problems. The issue seems to be with JPY. IMO all hotels in Japan with variable pricing suffers from this.

Wrong conversion rate probably, the same as with Expedia...

The park hyatt tokyo is having their mt. fuji view rooms w/bkfst for 30$ a night... it's the hotel in lost in translation.... :-)

As someone mentioned earlier, it seems to be divided by 100. I guess it was trying to convert to US$ from JPY and got into an error of some sort.

Wrong conversion rate probably, the same as with Expedia...

guys, the MO in Tokyo is there for $5!!!!

The park hyatt tokyo is having their mt. fuji view rooms w/bkfst for 30$ a night... it's the hotel in lost in translation.... :-)
Not during Golden Week it's not

Park Hyatt Tokyo
3-7-1-2 NISHI SHINJUKU
TokyoJP

Nov 15-23

The ramada rates seem pretty binding on them in the terms (they can always cancel I suspect) many do have accurate rates in terms though

Guess farealert is good for something:

http://www.farealert.net/deal/hiltonosaka

You said a mouth-full. :cool:

Thanks again to farealert. ^

See you folks in Japan.

just check for anything with a RATE CHANGE during the stay, I looked at 10 hotels and whereever there was a change in rate during the stay, the final rate was 1/100 of what it should be :D

i am having problems entering my phone number! :(

Grand Hyatt Tokyo (roppongi) dec. 17-24

Holiday Inn Express Shin Kobe
6-4-14 HATAZUKA DORI Kobe, 51-0068 JP

Kobe Vicinity

Checked Aug 2-9

Most show correct rate in details though?

i am having problems entering my phone number! :(


Put dashes in between area code and numbers.... also, you have to use 2 different numbers.

Just got a week in Sep in InterConti Yokohama in Tokyo.

Rates are still out there!!

HYATT REGENCY KYOTO
6442 SANJYUSANGENDO HIGASHIYA Kyoto 605, 605-0941 JP

Kyoto Vicinity

Jal Resort Sea Hawk Htl Fukuo
2 2 3 JIGYOHAMA CHUO KU Fukuoka, 810-8650 JP

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
1-2-82 SUMIYOSHI Fukuoka, 812-0018 JP

Fukuoka Vicinity



All show in November

Most show correct rate in details though?

Yes, and I'd like to find those that don't.
Otherwise that checkmark at instructions and policies is gonna give a valid cancellation reason.

Put dashes in between area code and numbers.... also, you have to use 2 different numbers.

i am UK based, could you give me an example :D

Room/Rate Code Policy

2 TWIN BDS SUPERIOR BAY VIEW 38 SQUARE METERS BED SIZE 180 X
200 CM HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS POINTPANORAMIC VIEW OF
24000 PER NIGHT STARTING 25SEP FOR 5 NIGHTS
34000 PER NIGHT STARTING 30SEP FOR 1 NIGHT
154000 TOTAL RATE STARTING 25SEP FOR 6 NIGHTS
5 PCT TAX PER NIGHT
ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS: CA JC VI DC AX

These terms are disturbing as they are in the terms of most reservations.

i am UK based, could you give me an example :D

555-123-5555

In addition to that Ramada, are there any others?


Yes, and I'd like to find those that don't.
Otherwise that checkmark at instructions and policies is gonna give a valid cancellation reason.

Not sure which website you are using. The US based ones look for a 10 digit telephone number in the following format(s).

(555) 123 5555

555-123-5555


i am UK based, could you give me an example :D

Got a few nights at the Mandarin in tokyo. Since I'll already be there for the expedia deal at hilton I may as well hop on over. I thought about going ahead and booking another week in december just in case, but I'm not going to push my luck.

Room/Rate Code Policy

2 TWIN BDS SUPERIOR BAY VIEW 38 SQUARE METERS BED SIZE 180 X
200 CM HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS POINTPANORAMIC VIEW OF
24000 PER NIGHT STARTING 25SEP FOR 5 NIGHTS
34000 PER NIGHT STARTING 30SEP FOR 1 NIGHT
154000 TOTAL RATE STARTING 25SEP FOR 6 NIGHTS
5 PCT TAX PER NIGHT
ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS: CA JC VI DC AX

These terms are disturbing as they are in the terms of most reservations.


True, but all of these are not pre-paid and can be cancelled. ;)

Room/Rate Code Policy

2 TWIN BDS SUPERIOR BAY VIEW 38 SQUARE METERS BED SIZE 180 X
200 CM HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS POINTPANORAMIC VIEW OF
24000 PER NIGHT STARTING 25SEP FOR 5 NIGHTS
34000 PER NIGHT STARTING 30SEP FOR 1 NIGHT
154000 TOTAL RATE STARTING 25SEP FOR 6 NIGHTS
5 PCT TAX PER NIGHT
ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS: CA JC VI DC AX

These terms are disturbing as they are in the terms of most reservations.

yeah, but do you see a currency here? I would argue that the travelocity confirmation clearly states a JPY amount. I guess we will see what they are going to do about it.

......

The correct rate will show in Details as that is the actual rate sold by the hotel. But Travelocity's own detail section will show the error in conversion.

Talk about déjà vu...
Arigato ScottC
:cool:

There is going to be a whole lot of rooms at different hotels that Travelocity would need to support at this rate.

Could they end up handing out $$$ coupons in lieu of these reservations? Or hand it over to the hotel to be resolved as the reservations stated that the card will not be charged by Travelocity.


yeah, but do you see a currency here? I would argue that the travelocity confirmation clearly states a JPY amount. I guess we will see what they are going to do about it.

But Travelocity's own detail section will show the error in conversion.

what conversion are you talking about :confused: my confirmation clearly reads Japanese Yen ;)

I'd check and see if this (as some rooms at the InterContinental Yokohama do) is in the details:
Deposit Policy
DEPOSIT METHOD: ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS
ENTIRE STAY NONREFUNDABLE DPST DUE AT BKNG

Question:

Hotel policy says room type allows up to 1 extra person... extra person charges $52. per night (yen or us?).

Wouldn't it be best to get 2 rooms, if you are traveling with another?

What rate was charged to your credit card?

I'd check and see if this (as some rooms at the InterContinental Yokohama do) is in the details:

Total Before Taxes & Fees : JPY1810
You are not charged by Travelocity.

sorry if someone brought it up already, but i wonder what the last part means in this case?

Not sure which website you are using. The US based ones look for a 10 digit telephone number in the following format(s).

(555) 123 5555

555-123-5555

For UK based (like me), the hotel I am looking for ICH Yokohama is up on the UK version of Travelocity too.

Question:

Hotel policy says room type allows up to 1 extra person... extra person charges $52. per night (yen or us?).

Wouldn't it be best to get 2 rooms, if you are traveling with another?

If your rate is based on 2 ppl then the charge will apply to a third person.

I am trying Park Hyatt at every one with breakfast the same period and none shows the error rate

What rate was charged to your credit card?
Oh I didn't bother making that res. Besides, the rate was clearly marked as nonrefundable and deposit required. I only made a res. for a week in Osaka and that was it (I figure that if we all only made small reservations it wouldn't be as bad).

This should be fun, I got a suite in Kyoto, but the travelocity confirmation argues with itself!
Room/Rate Code Policy

60SQM:BALCONY:MUSEUM OR GARDENVIEW:LCDTV
FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST EACH MORNING
- DELUXE ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
- FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST EACH MORNING
58600 PER NIGHT STARTING 14DEC FOR 2 NIGHTS
61600 PER NIGHT STARTING 16DEC FOR 1 NIGHT
58600 PER NIGHT STARTING 17DEC FOR 4 NIGHTS
413200 TOTAL RATE STARTING 14DEC FOR 7 NIGHTS
Tax Information

5PCT CTY
5PCT TTL
Pricing
Room: 60sqm:Balcony:Museum Or Gardenview:Lcd TV (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.
Avg. Nightly Rate: JPY590
Thu, Dec 14 JPY586
Fri, Dec 15 JPY586
Sat, Dec 16 JPY616
Sun, Dec 17 JPY586
Mon, Dec 18 JPY586
Tue, Dec 19 JPY586
Wed, Dec 20 JPY586

Sum of nightly rates: JPY4132

Total Before Taxes & Fees : JPY4132
You are not charged by Travelocity.

It will be interesting for them to cancel, the terms on the Ramada booking state:


Main Policy

EXTRA CHILD - 4000 JPY ROLLAWAY FOR CHILD - 4000 JPY
RATES ARE GUARANTEED

The Travelocity website states its number as

0870 111 7060

Hence I guess it looks for a 0 before your number and not the country code. Extra spaces does not seem to be an issue. For e.g. 08 70 11 17 06 0. If nothing works give Travelocity number as your number and give a proper email address to be contacted. You can always call them and change the tel number on the reservation.


For UK based (like me), the hotel I am looking for ICH Yokohama is up on the UK version of Travelocity too.

Some of you may recall me as being the first FTer to check-in at a hotel after the fare glitch at the end of last year for Asian hotels (I stayed at ICH Tokyo Bay).

By coincidence, I'm going to Japan again next wednesday, and have booked myself a very nice room at the ICH Yokohama on 14th April - 16th April (Fri-Sat).

I might be the first again to TRY and check in. Hopefully like last time, I will avoid calls from the travel agents!

Nippon_UK

I am trying Park Hyatt at every one with breakfast the same period and none shows the error rate

I got the PH w/breakfast for Dec 27 through Jan 1.

I am trying Park Hyatt at every one with breakfast the same period and none shows the error rate

City/Mount Fuji view. 60000 Yen and 65000 Yen per night seems to work for me. The room rate must change during your stay.

As someone who's never taken advantage of a mistake fare like this, is it dangerous to charge my CC? I would love to do it just to have it...but I'm nervous. Reassurance??

Good luck!

Some of you may recall me as being the first FTer to check-in at a hotel after the fare glitch at the end of last year for Asian hotels (I stayed at ICH Tokyo Bay).

By coincidence, I'm going to Japan again next wednesday, and have booked myself a very nice room at the ICH Yokohama on 14th April - 16th April (Fri-Sat).

I might be the first again to TRY and check in. Hopefully like last time, I will avoid calls from the travel agents!

Nippon_UK

Anyone find any other hotels with a summary (in fine print) that doesn't show a hugely different rate?

The credit card is to hold the reservation. It is charged only when you show up. If you dont show up and forget to cancel 24 hrs or 1 week depending upon the property and its rules, then you get charged for the first night or 3 nights or entire stay based on the property. Read the rules.

As someone who's never taken advantage of a mistake fare like this, is it dangerous to charge my CC? I would love to do it just to have it...but I'm nervous. Reassurance??

Anyone find any other hotels with a summary (in fine print) that doesn't show a hugely different rate?

Mandarin Tokyo gave me the fine print:

Room/Rate Code Policy
DELUXE/50SM/537SF/TWIN/FLOOR 30-33/
PANORAMIC VIEW OF DOWNTOWN TOKYO CITY
49000 PER NIGHT STARTING 02NOV06 FOR 1 NIGHT
54000 PERNIGHT STARTING 03NOV06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
49000 PER NIGHT STARTING 05NOV06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
255000 TOTAL FOR 5 NIGHTS

has anyone called travelocity to confirm their reservation?

The credit card is to hold the reservation. It is charged only when you show up. If you dont show up and forget to cancel 24 hrs or 1 week depending upon the property and its rules, then you get charged for the first night or 3 nights or entire stay based on the property. Read the rules.

so if we do show up, I'm assuming they will charge us the real price at that time, correct? Or if we have the printout from Travelocity do they have to honor it?

has anyone called travelocity to confirm their reservation?

Please don't until the fare is pulled~~then everyone will be confirming these.

It looks to me that we will be out of luck if the CC is not going to be charged. Then the rates would not be guaranteed.

so if we do show up, I'm assuming they will charge us the real price at that time, correct? Or if we have the printout from Travelocity do they have to honor it?
Depends. Just wait and see. Answers will turn up eventually.

so if we do show up, I'm assuming they will charge us the real price at that time, correct? Or if we have the printout from Travelocity do they have to honor it?

Odds are we'll know within a week if they are honoring it...after they pull the rate everyone will start to confirm their reservations, and then compare responses.

So basically it's wait and see, but it's the unspoken rule not to call in until the fare is completely pulled so others can 'get in' as well.

what happens to those of us who book a plane ticket and then they change the hotel rate?

Just check on hyatt.com for my reservation at the Park Hyatt..

Its there and showing the CORRECT rate..

Looks like hotel will not honour it, will need to fight it out with Travelocity...

so if we do show up, I'm assuming they will charge us the real price at that time, correct? Or if we have the printout from Travelocity do they have to honor it?

wait and see what they do. Definitely go and get a confirmation from Travelocity other than the Email, but wait until the deal is over!!!

Mandarin Tokyo gave me the fine print:

Room/Rate Code Policy
DELUXE/50SM/537SF/TWIN/FLOOR 30-33/
PANORAMIC VIEW OF DOWNTOWN TOKYO CITY
49000 PER NIGHT STARTING 02NOV06 FOR 1 NIGHT
54000 PERNIGHT STARTING 03NOV06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
49000 PER NIGHT STARTING 05NOV06 FOR 2 NIGHTS
255000 TOTAL FOR 5 NIGHTS

has anyone called travelocity to confirm their reservation?

I called RE: the original hotel to ask for a confirmation e-mail to be re-sent since I "deleted" it. Also asked for the rate. The agent confirmed the cheap rate (in JPY) and tried to convert but was having trouble so I said I'd figure it out myself ;) Also noted my account about me calling even though I didn't ask...

That is a good question. We should have an answer to that when NIPPON_UK shows up at the Intercontinental next week. I am not sure if the Travelocity printout will get us anywhere with the hotel property as they do not have to honor a travel agents mistake. Need to have this sorted out with Travelocity.

so if we do show up, I'm assuming they will charge us the real price at that time, correct? Or if we have the printout from Travelocity do they have to honor it?

Hi gang.

I have a couple of reservations as well (take the word 'reservations' as you would like) in Hilton Osaka and Hyatt Kyoto.

I called Travelocity and asked that they send me a confirmation email (besides the one that was 'auto-sent). The emails that were sent are the same ones as if you were to 'send itinerary to friend', etc.

Anyway......I pulled this up from Travelocity 'guarantee'....


Human error happens; nobody's perfect--but in those rare cases that we make a mistake you can count on us to take responsibility for it, and to be thoughtful and fair as we work to resolve it. If, say, we inadvertently advertise a fare that's just "too good to be true," like a free trip to Fiji, we'll work with you and our travel partners to make it up to you and find a solution that puts a smile on your face.

Bit vague, but we shall see.......

I just received an email from travelocity with the total for 8 nights. Around $26.00. Is the rate guarenteed if it is just a reservation and the credit card is not charged?

what happens to those of us who book a plane ticket and then they change the hotel rate?

Never book a flight until the dust settles a bit.

what happens to those of us who book a plane ticket and then they change the hotel rate?

Go read the other Osaka/Expedia thread...or better yet, don't book tickets until we know if they are going to honor it.

Does anybody know if other travelocity sites show same glitches?

Odds are we'll know within a week if they are honoring it...after they pull the rate everyone will start to confirm their reservations, and then compare responses.

So basically it's wait and see, but it's the unspoken rule not to call in until the fare is completely pulled so others can 'get in' as well.

oh don't worry, I'm not a narc! ;)

The hotel and flight were not booked together on Travelocity, hence it is a risk you take.

what happens to those of us who book a plane ticket and then they change the hotel rate?

The UK site showed the same price in JPY.

Does anybody know if other travelocity sites show same glitches?

Human error happens; nobody's perfect--but in those rare cases that we make a mistake you can count on us to take responsibility for it, and to be thoughtful and fair as we work to resolve it. If, say, we inadvertently advertise a fare that's just "too good to be true," like a free trip to Fiji, we'll work with you and our travel partners to make it up to you and find a solution that puts a smile on your face.

Bit vague, but we shall see.......


Looks quite promising though

City/Mount Fuji view. 60000 Yen and 65000 Yen per night seems to work for me. The room rate must change during your stay.

Nov I cannot get anything work at Park. got IC Yokohama down.

I got July and Nov bookings for Hilton Osaka, jsut want to add Tokyo to the Osaka bookings.

One thing though, I am not too optimistic as these are not pre-paid rates and the details of the hotel rates are all correct rates, only Travelocity screwed up on their own page.

EDIT: Got Park - dlx King, no breakfast included - has to look for those with "nightly rate changes" rates - only those work, it seems.

Dont know how much Park would offer for breakfast - as a Diamond, the complimentary continental breakfast delivered to room with lots of fanfare and very little substance - a tiny cup of oj, tea / coffee, butter/jam, one croissant, one danish, and that is it ! they do have a very nice table set up with fresh rose in vase, white linen, silver cuttlery etc ... but you will still be very hungry after that ... :-)

oh don't worry, I'm not a narc! ;)

:D

I just found this on the Sofitel (Travelocity)

I just found this on the Sofitel:

TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION
COMMISSION IS 10 PERCENT
COMMISSION IS PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF
GUESTS DEPARTURE.
CONTACT PERSON/OFFICE AT HOTEL FOR COMMISSION ISSUES
HIROMI SHIBUYA/FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

:eek:

What's the trouble?

I just found this on the Sofitel (Travelocity)

I just found this on the Sofitel:

TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION
COMMISSION IS 10 PERCENT
COMMISSION IS PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF
GUESTS DEPARTURE.
CONTACT PERSON/OFFICE AT HOTEL FOR COMMISSION ISSUES
HIROMI SHIBUYA/FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

:eek:

Does anybody know if other travelocity sites show same glitches?

Someone wrote that www.travelocity.co.uk had the same glitches. Best of luck. These are always so much fun. ;)

Should we book the non-refundable rates if we can get them?

I have a booking for the IC Tokyo, but on the hotel website, the proper (200$+ a night) rate is showing.

If it is prepaid, does travelocity charge the card or does the hotel do the advanced charge?

I received the same message myself. Found it a little interesting that information would be published. Must be a glitch. It would cost more money to try to collect that commission than the commission itself. :eek: So what is a 'Sofitel' like anyway?

Someone wrote that www.travelocity.co.uk had the same glitches. Best of luck. These are always so much fun. ;)

We learned during the Expedia campaign that it all comes down to the contract law of the country the site is in. :)

Do Not Call!
Wait Till The Deal Is Dead Then You Can Call

I just found this on the Sofitel (Travelocity)

I just found this on the Sofitel:

TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION
COMMISSION IS 10 PERCENT
COMMISSION IS PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF
GUESTS DEPARTURE.
CONTACT PERSON/OFFICE AT HOTEL FOR COMMISSION ISSUES
HIROMI SHIBUYA/FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

:eek:

I guess the game is over then.

Wait, why does this matter?

I am based in the UK but am using the U.S site, so will probably have to deal with the U.S people rather than the UK's.

Hello! Please people - Be fair and do not book now until February as that will get ALL of the reservations cancelled.

Do read meticulously between the lines if you have to folks! So play fairly and don't be greedy!

:eek:

All the reservations so far displayed that Travelocity does not charge the card.



If it is prepaid, does travelocity charge the card or does the hotel do the advanced charge?

I guess the game is over then.

Wait, why does this matter?

my guess is, that travelocity charges us the 10 %. i hope that i am wrong though.

Just saw that - best to stick with the cancelable reservation.


All the reservations so far displayed that Travelocity does not charge the card.

IMO US is better with customer service than UK. Learnt that through the Expedia debacle.

I am based in the UK but am using the U.S site, so will probably have to deal with the U.S people rather than the UK's.

Hello! Please people - Be fair and do not book now until February as that will get ALL of the reservations cancelled.

Do read meticulously between the lines if you have to folks! So play fairly and don't be greedy!

:eek:

You´re so discreet. :p

my guess is, that travelocity charges us the 10 %. i hope that i am wrong though.

I believe the travel agents get their 10% from the hotel after the guest has checked out and paid up.

nevermind

:D :D :D

Did the highlighting come after the message was typed or as the message was being typed?

Hello! Please people - Be fair and do not book now until February as that will get ALL of the reservations cancelled.

Do read meticulously between the lines if you have to folks! So play fairly and don't be greedy!

:eek:

my guess is, that travelocity charges us the 10 %. i hope that i am wrong though.

Hans, how many weeks did you book? :D

my guess is, that travelocity charges us the 10 %. i hope that i am wrong though.


I think it is the hotel policy for paying the travel agents.

IMO US is better with customer service than UK. Learnt that through the Expedia debacle.

hear hear

IMO US is better with customer service than UK. Learnt that through the Expedia debacle.

Thanks for the input! ^ I am sure I will be using it! :p

Coming up dead for me now...

Yeah a lot of the Hyatt deals have been dead for a while now for me...

Just to reinform:

Although I'm flying to Tokyo on thursday, I won't be trying to check in until the *following* friday (14th).

I've given them my UK and french numbers so they won't get hold of me after I take off!

Nippon_UK

Still seeing availability

I just booked 10 days in August at Osaka Hilton for two (US$30).

Is there 10 days worth of stuff to do in Osaka?

Sam

***As the biggest critic of fare alert in the history of ever, I will be the first to state publicly that I appreciate this opportunity.***

Disclaimer - I completely disregard this statement if Travelocity/Hilton do not honor this rate and go back to hating Fare Alert.

Thanks.

Yeah a lot of the Hyatt deals have been dead for a while now for me...

They still work for me. Just got Hyatt Kyoto Dec 22-27.

Travelocity says:

We're sorry, there is no availability to match your request

On all Japan hotels.

Coming up dead for me now...

The MO Tokyo is still good

I just booked 10 days in August at Osaka Hilton for two (US$30).

Is there 10 days worth of stuff to do in Osaka?

Sam

***As the biggest critic of fare alert in the history of ever, I will be the first to state publicly that I appreciate this opportunity.***

Disclaimer - I completely disregard this statement if Travelocity/Hilton do not honor this rate and go back to hating Fare Alert.

Thanks.

I should think that a "Homeless Nomad Wandering the Globe" should be able to find things to do in that area for 10 days. What with all the cash you're saving on hotel rooms, you should be able to take the bullet train to places far away for day trips. :)

I'm still pulling up dates for various hotels...for example in November:

Royal Park Hotel
2-1-1 KAKIGARA CHO Tokyo, 103-8520 JP

Tokyo City: Tokyo Downtown

Travelocity says:

We're sorry, there is no availability to match your request

On all Japan hotels.
I got this too...close that browser, open a new one, and start over. It works.

The MO Tokyo is still good

Not for me. Everything not a "Good Buy" seems to be dead.

So, who's going to make the 'who's where and when FT super ultra meet-up chart'? Maybe have a Japan DO? Maybe in mid to late may?

I should think that a "Homeless Nomad Wandering the Globe" should be able to find things to do in that area for 10 days. What with all the cash you're saving on hotel rooms, you should be able to take the bullet train to places far away for day trips. :)


common NWA, do a fare error to KIX for us :D

I can get the Osaka Hilton for the same *discounted* rates.

Not for me. Everything not a "Good Buy" seems to be dead.

common NWA, do a fare error to KIX for us :D

Hehehe...I hoped that somehow the currency conversion would apply to airfare, too...I just HAD to check. No luck :D

I got this too...close that browser, open a new one, and start over. It works.


Thanks .... back working. ^

Not for me. Everything not a "Good Buy" seems to be dead.

works for me, make sure you choose a room with a CHANGE in rate:

Review the price
Room: Premier Grand/ 60sm/ 645sf/ Twin/ Flr34-36 Breathtkg Imperial Palace/ Mount Fuji Vw (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Thu, Nov 23 JPY560
Fri, Nov 24 JPY610
Sat, Nov 25 JPY610
Sun, Nov 26 JPY560

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sum of Nightly Rates: JPY2340

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Before Taxes for 1 Room: JPY2340

I also checked the fares on Japanese airlines with Travelocity and did not see any glitches. :mad: :mad: :D

Hehehe...I hoped that somehow the currency conversion would apply to airfare, too...I just HAD to check. No luck :D

You're right it's still there. Must have been something about the dates I was using (Yes, I was doing both Fri/Sat). Notice I booked already a few hours ago...just was checking other options now. :)

Deleted for incorrect information

I feel so sorry for travelocity! :(

I've booked many nites at the Mandarin Oriental :D

For those making Hyatt bookings: have you tried to put your booking reference number into hyatt.com?

My linkages are active and show up the FULL rate rather than travelocity's mess up...

There is also a rate mistake based on the "rate change" for the Park Hyatt. Not for all dates, but worked for me - 11/18/06 - 11/25/06. :)

For those making Hyatt bookings: have you tried to put your booking reference number into hyatt.com?
Who stays at Hyatt?

I stay at the MO!

There is also a rate mistake based on the "rate change" for the Park Hyatt. Not for all dates, but worked for me - 11/18/06 - 11/25/06. :)

I'm in the 15th-23rd...then off to Osaka:)

Who stays at Hyatt?

I stay at the MO!

Mandarin Oriental is MO

I'm guessing the Mandarin Oriental

It has been on for too long. Plus travelocity should have noticed the spike in traffic by now.

Wonder if this is going to be honored since the hotel shows the actual full rate on the reservation.

Mandarin Oriental is MO

JPY 3410 for 6 nights Premier Grand Mount Fuji View

Though I seriously doubt we will get these "deals" as they are all cancellable bookings - PLUS, the hotel itself will charge the credit card for the 1 night deposit, I believe, though these are all cancellable bookings ... so not a biggie.

But I believe many may have a surprise seeing their credit card balance come Monday ...

I got MO at Macau, China also.

But I believe many may have a surprise seeing their credit card balance come Monday ...

Then Travelocity is also in for a surprise. That little gnome of theirs is going to be real busy next week :D

This is getting interesting! What dates, what was the rate?

I got MO at Macau, China also.

Thanks! BTW, what if we were to submit a Hilton Best Rates Guarantee :D

Then Travelocity is also in for a surprise. That little gnome of theirs is going to be real busy next week :D
Agreed that little guy is going to be really busy!
-howie

just booked it on travelocity:

oom: King Executive Room Special Exec Floor Rates And Benefits Subject To Availability. (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Mon, Apr 24 JPY289
Tue, Apr 25 JPY289
Wed, Apr 26 JPY289
Thu, Apr 27 JPY289
Fri, Apr 28 JPY289
Sat, Apr 29 JPY347

Sum of nightly rates: JPY1792

Total Before Taxes: JPY1792

will wait to see what happens. have enough mileage for a free RT to osaka so could be a cheap trip...:)

DON"T CALL!!

Ok, I'm in for the MO also. Jun 21-24. I'll just have to compare them (MO vs. Hyatt). :D

yay, finally one i could get in on!

i'm in for aug 31-sept 5...thanks :) ^

wow, thanks for the tips on the MO--we're headed to tokyo anyway in may, now we'll be staying in style--couldn't get the dates at the park hyatt, but we're booked at the MO from the 18th to the 22nd.

and now for the obligatory 'will they honor the rates/lawsuit threat/people being greedy' posts...

finally, something even mr kk will be thrilled about!

I got MO at Macau, China also.

I had the same idea and checked for Shanghai, but it did not work. PLEASE LET US KNOW!

Finally scored one for now. This may just put my AA $600 voucher to good use after all if this holds. Not holding my breath over it, but would be nice anyway. So how nice is the MO anyway? :) :cool:

ok... figured i'd try the Mandarin Oriental for the prior weekend... what the hell.... holy ****....


Pricing
Room: Executive Deluxe/ 50sm/ 537sf/ King/ Fl34-36 Breathtkg Imperial Palace/ Mount Fuji Vw (1 Adult)

Nightly rates are based upon 1 person in the room.
Sat, Apr 22 JPY640
Sun, Apr 23 JPY600

Sum of nightly rates: JPY1240

Total Before Taxes: JPY1240
You are not charged by Travelocity

this is gonna be one hell of a trip to Japan if this works.... free airfare w/ milage and 8 nights for $30 USD?

Someone over at travelocity really f***ed up on the exchange rate converter over the weekend.... that's the only answer I've got for it... seems like there should be some extra digits on it.....

it'll be interesting to see what Travelocity says about this....

Yeah I could see someones or some heads rolling over this one.

someone was asking about the Mandarin hotel chain....

extremely upscale and upper class... stayed in the mandarin manila for a night and felt like a king... wasn't this cheap but was only one night...

generally are rated some of the best hotels in the world by most travel magazines and reviewers...

... and what am i doing wrong then... i cant get any properties to show any low rate... have been selecting fri-mon on many many dates and all i get are regular rates... hmmm

I'm sorry, this may be a stupid question, but what on earth am I doing wrong? I can't find any of these!

What do farealert mean by this:

You will not see the low rate listed in the rates for the Hilton Osaka, but you will see it listed as an "Executive Choice" rate with the disclaimer "Nightly rate changes". If you click the "Nightly rate changes" link, you will see the low rate, and if you click "Select", you'll be able to book it.


Where are you guys finding this executive choice rate??

Thanks

I received the same message myself. Found it a little interesting that information would be published. Must be a glitch. It would cost more money to try to collect that commission than the commission itself. :eek: So what is a 'Sofitel' like anyway?

I'd say depending on the country, Sofitels are anywhere from Holiday Inn range up to Hyatt. They tend to be modern, sleek, simple. They're part of the Accor chain that includes some real low-end to some real high-end properties.

It has been on for too long. Plus travelocity should have noticed the spike in traffic by now.

Wonder if this is going to be honored since the hotel shows the actual full rate on the reservation.

I wondered the same thing -- how could this NOT be an April Fools Joke?

was reading the fine print after I rushed to make the reservation at the MO Tokyo...

EXECUTIVEDELUXE/50SM/537SF/KING/FL34-36
BREATHTKG IMPERIAL PALACE/MOUNT FUJI VW
63999 PER NIGHT STARTING 22APR06 FOR 1 NIGHT
59999 PER NIGHT STARTING 23APR06 FOR 1 NIGHT
123998 TOTAL FOR2 NIGHTS
RATE SUBJ TO 10 PCT SERVICE CHARGE AND 5 PCT CONSUMPTION TAX
PLUS OCCUPANCY TAX JPY200 PER PAX/NT.INCL DAILY AMERICAN
BREAKFAST AT K SHIKI/COMPLIMENTARY EXTRA BED FOR CHILD UNDER
12YRS OLD SHARING SAME RM/LATE CHECK OUT 6PM SUBJ TO AVAIL.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP IS THE AWARD-WINNING OWNER AND
OPERATOR OF SOME OF THE WORLD S FINEST HOTELS AND RESORTS.IT
OPERATES 21 LUXURY HOTELS IN KEY LEISURE N BUSINESS LOCATIONS.
8 UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN PRA,SYX,MEX, BOS, GCM, CHI, MFM AND LAS
Tax Information

5.00 PCT
10.00 PCT

So... room should be $600 USD per night according to some quick calculations... room isn't being charged by Travelocity but the hotels...

I'm assuming the same for the other Hilton and other hotels listed in this thread...

With the hotels being in Japan albeit based on US chains.. is Travelocity liable for keeping these rates since they were advertised for the "much" lower rates?

I got in on the Fiji $150 flights earlier last year and they honored it but then later went back on them...

Would assume someone at Travelocity is seeing a "remarkable" spike in hotel reservations for Japan today and wondering what's happening...

I'm in no way paying full rates for this trip and would hope that if they are going to cancel these reservations, they'd offer full cancellation with no charges on cancellations...

For those having problems, you really need to follow the instructions carefully (at least until you get the hang of it). As of 30 seconds ago rooms were still available for some random dates I picked in September. They key thing to remember is that you're looking for those rooms where the rate changes, then expanding from there.

MO at Macau

Room: Two Bedroom Suite/ 3 Balconies/ City View 17-18fl/ Access To Clublounge/ King N Twin (2 Adults)

Nightly rates are based upon 2 people in the room.

Mon, Jul 10 HKD54.88
Tue, Jul 11 HKD54.88
Wed, Jul 12 HKD54.88
Thu, Jul 13 HKD54.88
Fri, Jul 14 HKD67.88
Sat, Jul 15 HKD70.88

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Sum of nightly rates: HKD358.28

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Total Before Taxes: HKD358.28

I'd say depending on the country, Sofitels are anywhere from Holiday Inn range up to Hyatt. They tend to be modern, sleek, simple. They're part of the Accor chain that includes some real low-end to some real high-end properties.
I was debating Sofitel and the Madarin, i choose the suite at the Sofitel. I am also an Accor hotel member so I get a few perks with my room.
Cheers to Scott C

Travelocity says:

We're sorry, there is no availability to match your request

On all Japan hotels.


Its a cookie thing....

Just go back to the root travelocity.com and start over including a weekend. happened to me earlier too....

I think it is the hotel policy for paying the travel agents.

No, it's just standard language telling a travel agent that if you book it, the commission rate is 10%. Commission is generally paid after the travel is completed.

the mandarin has a one-night's rate cancelation penalty. of course, if it's the error rate who cares :P

One more quick post...

Todays dollar/yen is : 117.78

I'd say depending on the country, Sofitels are anywhere from Holiday Inn range up to Hyatt. They tend to be modern, sleek, simple. They're part of the Accor chain that includes some real low-end to some real high-end properties.
:eek: Accor as in Motel 6, Red Roof INN, Accor? :eek:

the mandarin has a one-night's rate cancelation penalty. of course, if it's the error rate who cares :P

Yes but you can avoid cancellation penalty:

CANCELLATION MUST BE RECEIVED 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO 15-00H LOCAL TIME TO AVOID PENALTY

... and what am i doing wrong then... i cant get any properties to show any low rate... have been selecting fri-mon on many many dates and all i get are regular rates... hmmm

still working, check for RATE CHANGE