Originally Posted by
tanlee07
I can for sure see the options about early check in for hotels. But we would def need to get into a hotel right when we get in the city we have a baby with us. So walking around is not gonna happen. Those 35k cert hotels go away when you add a baby. From what I hear it’s strict on occupancy. I could stay at those Hilton or Hyatt but we don’t really eat hotel food and tend to look for local places to eat. But that’s a good idea to just stay in Hilton or Hyatt.
Actual baby policies at Japanese hotels can be way more fluid than what is suggested by the booking portals, especially when using points. So long as the child is sharing a bed and doesn’t require any extra bedding you can contact the hotel and make sure they won’t be charging you more for occupancy, quite a few of the chains are quite clear about children staying free under these circumstances. Once confirmed, book the room for two with your certs and then email to say yoú´ll have an infant with you.
It´s different once kids are older, may as well use up those certs now.
examples:
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyohitw-hilton-tokyo/#
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Children under 6 years old can stay free when sharing a bed with parent(s). Guests 6 years and older are considered adults. For triple and quadruple occupancy, extra bed and/or breakfast charge will be required for the additional adult.¨
https://www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/...olicy-EN-1.pdf
¨Children under the age of 12 can stay in their parent or guardian’s room at no extra charge. If you plan to
stay as a family in one room, please inform our staff when making a reservation.¨