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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Japan {JPN}
Dec 10, 2020, 5:14 pm
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Not a suitable comparison IMHO. Cheap or not, while the HR Tokyo isn't my favorite hotel the property is still miles better than HR Osaka which is way out in the boonies and basically a disaster unless you like to live like an outcast. HR Shinjuku is a great location with shuttle service until 10pm and walking distance to Shinjuku Station. Ymmv
Dec 10, 2020, 5:31 pm
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Not a suitable comparison IMHO. Cheap or not, while the HR Tokyo isn't my favorite hotel the property is still miles better than HR Osaka which is way out in the boonies and basically a disaster unless you like to live like an outcast. HR Shinjuku is a great location with shuttle service until 10pm and walking distance to Shinjuku Station. Ymmv
I'll stay on points when it is worth it, but convenience on a vacation is a major part of determining worth.
Dec 10, 2020, 5:34 pm
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I saw that one and the thought that popped into my head was 'what would I do there?' It seems like a typical Western resort with not a lot to do off the property (besides walking as you mentioned).
Dec 10, 2020, 9:33 pm
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My bad for taking the words "simply bc it is so cheap on points" at face value. Though I personally prefer HRO...it's closer to a train station than HRT, so the location has never bothered me. Food is better, view is better, lounge is better, free bicycle rental...hell of a deal at Cat 2.
Dec 11, 2020, 3:03 am
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If I remember correctly, the Hilton Odawara also has an onsen on-site, so that's one attraction, if you're into that.
Dec 11, 2020, 3:09 am
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Exactly - the HR Tokyo has a great location (and right across from the Hilton Tokyo). The HR Osaka looked great when I saw a Cat 2 in Japan, then I saw where it was and immediately crossed it off the list.
I'll stay on points when it is worth it, but convenience on a vacation is a major part of determining worth.
I'll stay on points when it is worth it, but convenience on a vacation is a major part of determining worth.
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Dec 11, 2020, 3:41 am
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If you're on vacation and traveling around Japan, the HR Osaka is convenient because there is a ferry boat a short walk away from the hotel that can take you to Tokyo and Kyushu (I think Beppu, Oita City, Kitakyushu and Kagoshima). You need reservations, but you can also take your car on the ferry and even reserve a private room. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html
Dec 11, 2020, 3:57 am
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Dec 12, 2020, 3:08 am
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Dec 12, 2020, 4:44 am
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Dec 12, 2020, 5:44 am
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Dec 12, 2020, 7:11 pm
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If you don't care about that, then you can enjoy it, but it has as much health benefit as taking a hot bath at home.
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Dec 12, 2020, 7:42 pm
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温泉大辞典
They "artificially" put in all the minerals and such that would natually appear in a "real" onsen. Much like putting Bath Roman in your bathtub at home.
The health benefits of either is debatable...but the layman probably wouldn't feel a difference.
Dec 12, 2020, 8:05 pm
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Incorrect.
温泉大辞典
They "artificially" put in all the minerals and such that would natually appear in a "real" onsen. Much like putting Bath Roman in your bathtub at home.
The health benefits of either is debatable...but the layman probably wouldn't feel a difference.
温泉大辞典
They "artificially" put in all the minerals and such that would natually appear in a "real" onsen. Much like putting Bath Roman in your bathtub at home.
The health benefits of either is debatable...but the layman probably wouldn't feel a difference.