Originally Posted by
arlflyer
I guess we are comparing different things. I am saying that for a major international airport hotel offering many full-service amenities (toilet mention was a joke btw) and within the Hilton portfolio, $200/night isn't ridiculous when looked at against the comparable properties, which include those that I mentioned.
You say that "not everyone stays at hotels near JFK/ORD/BOS where hotels are already on the expensive side" - I would assert that Tokyo and area are pretty expensive as well. I don't think that you're really intending to compare Salt Lake City and Tokyo, are you?
The HGI LAX you mention is $230/night for many upcoming nights btw.
If you break your brand loyalty, you can do better for the price - that is a fact no matter what city or what brand you are talking about!
I was simply saying that, for a full-service Hilton property near a major international airport, the price does not surprise me in absolute terms when judged against the comparable properties. Of course I would always appreciate a great rate - I too have stayed there on ~$100 USD rates - and I hope they return!
Fair enough.
My main point that even if $200 is a "value" price for Japan, there are much nicer "value" priced hotels throughout the world. Of course getting the Hilton SLC Airport at less than $60 a night doesn't compare directly on a cost basis. However, for being in the same tier of "value" airport hotels, there's better for the money in that category. I mean, the place doesn't have to be a dump to be a value hotel. Some new carpeting, some paint, a little refresh to the bathrooms and getting rid of that awful stereo system would go a long way, and shouldn't cost too much compared to a full blown remodel, and probably would actually push some more business their way.
Like others have said, it has a great location for watching planes coming/going from NRT and the restaurants are decent. They just need to put some money into the place - especially if they're going to charge more.