Originally Posted by lewende

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!