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Jan 13, 2013 | 9:58 pm

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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K

Did you see my detailed instructions in the Hilton Odawara thread about getting to Odawara from Tokyo, then moving to Hyatt Hakone? I found it very straightforward and pleasant. Basically, I took the Hilton van to the Odawara train station, then took the Hyatt van from there. I had an hour or so between drop off and pick up that I used to go inside the train station to stock up on some very yummy baked goods.

Thanks! This is very good info.

Folks - I apologize for the back and forth. Right now I am really not sure about which hotel to choose between HR Hakone and Hilton Odawara for the first two nights. I asked this question on Hilton Odawara thread and thought HR Hokone would be a better pick. Here please allow me to simplify this comparison:

(1) I'd like to stay Gora Kadan for one night to get an authentic Japanese flavor (my wife loves it!); so it looks like from HR Hakone it is easier to go to Gora Kadan than from Hilton Odawara?

(2) I'd like to stay at a hotel with onsen, and I don't think Hilton Odawara has any onsen, right?

(3) I'd like to obtain a suite beforehand since I am travelling with wife and two girls. As a diamond member for both Hyatt and HHonors, I don't think Hilton Odawara will guarantee a suite upgrade for me, right?

(4) Property wise, I checked pictures posted on both hotels, personally I'd think HR Regency looks nicer while Hilton Odawara is kind of old? Please comment.

Thanks!

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