Originally Posted by
lewende
(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?
Absolutely. There's no comparison...it's less than five minutes by car to the Gora Kadan from the Hyatt. There's no way you're getting from Gora Kadan to the Hilton Odawara in under an hour without the use of a helicopter.
Originally Posted by
lewende
(2) I'd like to stay at a hotel with onsen, and I don't think Hilton Odawara has any onsen, right?
Hilton Odawara does have an onsen.
Originally Posted by
lewende
(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?
If a suite is available at the time of reservation, you can get a suite upgrade at the Hyatt. I do not know what Hilton Odawara will do. They do have very nice two-floor cottage accomodations that do not cost much more than a regular room at the Hyatt.
Originally Posted by
lewende
(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.
The Hyatt Regency building was built after the Hilton complex, but the Hilton complex has been renovated more recently.