1st time to Japan, where to go?
Apr 16, 2016, 2:10 pm
#76
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota,USA
Programs: UA, NW
Posts: 3,752
On my past couple of trips to Japan, I have been asked for my passport so that the clerk can make a copy.
Apr 16, 2016, 2:31 pm
#77
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Why? What is wrong with that room?
I've actually looked specifically into that hotel / room yesterday and it seems like a good fit for me / my family.
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Renovated Standard Twin Room
Room sleeps 4 guests (up to 3 children)
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It is cheaper if I'd change child age from 14 to 12 on Expedia site and I don't see a big deal with that.
I've actually looked specifically into that hotel / room yesterday and it seems like a good fit for me / my family.
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Renovated Standard Twin Room
Room sleeps 4 guests (up to 3 children)
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It is cheaper if I'd change child age from 14 to 12 on Expedia site and I don't see a big deal with that.
Again:
1). If you use a non-Japanese third-party booking site, the info doesn't always translate accurately especially for esoteric situations like what you're trying to pull off (fitting 4 people into a single room is by no means esoteric in the States, but this is Jpn).
2). A bed in twin room is almost always 100-120cm wide and will not fit 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child (unless the child is really small).
You need to go to the hotel's website or contact the hotel directly for the accurate info. In any case, I just looked up Royal Park Shiodome for you. Their standard twin has two 110cm wide beds. So it won't work for you, even if you got an extra bed. But they do have the Hollywood twin type that I had recommended. Hollywood twin is effectively 220cm wide.
Book directly with them for 3 adults + 1 child in a Hollywood twin room, including an extra bed for your 14yo. If you feel that all four of you could fit on the Hollywood twin (it's possible) and if you want to ask the hotel if they'll do you a favor and let your 14yo sleep for free, you could certainly try in order to save the cost of an extra bed.
ksandness is correct. Sometimes hotels in Jpn will ask for your passport.
Apr 16, 2016, 2:59 pm
#78
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Central California
Programs: Former UA Premex, now dirt
Posts: 6,531
Apr 16, 2016, 3:35 pm
#80
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 417
I don't mean to be brusque, but you don't seem to be reading what I said.
Again:
1). If you use a non-Japanese third-party booking site, the info doesn't always translate accurately especially for esoteric situations like what you're trying to pull off (fitting 4 people into a single room is by no means esoteric in the States, but this is Jpn).
2). A bed in twin room is almost always 100-120cm wide and will not fit 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child (unless the child is really small).
You need to go to the hotel's website or contact the hotel directly for the accurate info. In any case, I just looked up Royal Park Shiodome for you. Their standard twin has two 110cm wide beds. So it won't work for you, even if you got an extra bed. But they do have the Hollywood twin type that I had recommended. Hollywood twin is effectively 220cm wide.
Book directly with them for 3 adults + 1 child in a Hollywood twin room, including an extra bed for your 14yo. If you feel that all four of you could fit on the Hollywood twin (it's possible) and if you want to ask the hotel if they'll do you a favor and let your 14yo sleep for free, you could certainly try in order to save the cost of an extra bed.
Again:
1). If you use a non-Japanese third-party booking site, the info doesn't always translate accurately especially for esoteric situations like what you're trying to pull off (fitting 4 people into a single room is by no means esoteric in the States, but this is Jpn).
2). A bed in twin room is almost always 100-120cm wide and will not fit 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child (unless the child is really small).
You need to go to the hotel's website or contact the hotel directly for the accurate info. In any case, I just looked up Royal Park Shiodome for you. Their standard twin has two 110cm wide beds. So it won't work for you, even if you got an extra bed. But they do have the Hollywood twin type that I had recommended. Hollywood twin is effectively 220cm wide.
Book directly with them for 3 adults + 1 child in a Hollywood twin room, including an extra bed for your 14yo. If you feel that all four of you could fit on the Hollywood twin (it's possible) and if you want to ask the hotel if they'll do you a favor and let your 14yo sleep for free, you could certainly try in order to save the cost of an extra bed.
Here is a picture of the room:
Bed width is 110 cm. I don't see a problem with that. Kids usually share a bed when we stay at hotels and I share a bed with my wife all the time :-).
It seems like all US booking sites (orbitz, expedia, ) allow to book 2 adults & 2 children to that room. But hotel website does not allow that; although, they do define a child up to 12 on their reservation site.
I could not find the policy about the number of children for that room on hotel's website.
Like I wrote above - I have to use expedia. I've bought $1000 coupon on dailydeals on Wed. (still waiting for the coupon delivery) and don't already have a choice at this point.
Last edited by LoveMountains; Apr 18, 2016 at 10:19 am
Apr 16, 2016, 3:58 pm
#81
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Okay, you posted your concerns so I was trying to inform you about Japanese hotels and tell you what your best options are. And if you really think two people can share a 110cm bed, then fine. I've said all that needs to be said. I apologize for the tone used.
May 1, 2016, 7:09 pm
#82
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 337
Just to report back, I contacted the hotel directly and asked them to add 2 children into my reservation. No problem at all, they asked for the age and gender of the kids so that they can prepare the welcome gift!
May 2, 2016, 7:29 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 417
I am planning to book Westin Osaka. It is 10k / night with 5th night free.
Online reservation allows 2 adults + 1 child.
I am planning to book online and then will probably call like you did.
May 10, 2016, 12:42 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 371
This week we booked the single night where we will be paying with cash, not points. We're spending New Year's Even in Mayajima, at the Watanabe inn (a 3-room ryokan). We will be on the island for Chinkasai, their New Year's Eve fire festival, and immediately following our hosts will prepare a fantastic NYE dinner. We're staying right next to the Daishon temple which will celebrate Jyoyano kane, and thousands of people will be making their first temple visit of the year. In the morning, we'll enjoy Osechi, the traditional New Year's breakfast
Not the quiet New Year's Eve we were originally planning, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I'm already looking forward to!
Not the quiet New Year's Eve we were originally planning, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I'm already looking forward to!