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Old Nov 14, 2013, 12:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Thunderroad
You might be right, but not sure I'd jump to this conclusion. Could be other reasons. Have to called spg or contacted one of the SPG lurkers here to ask about this?
Not I want spread a panic... Not like many people care anyways. For me it's a highly hypothetical trip too but I hate when only one prop in town leaves SPG...
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Old Nov 14, 2013, 4:35 pm
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Originally Posted by remymartin
Thunderroad,

we all have our own desires. My personal gripe was the lack of restaurants near the property
Sure, but is there anything good to eat in Japan anyway, once you get past the sushi, the noodles, the grilled dishes, the Kobe beef, the various exotic items we don't typically see in the West, etc.?
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Old Nov 14, 2013, 8:12 pm
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Westin Miyako, Kyoto, Japan 2007 on [Master Thread]
I hope they don't leave!!! I had a great time last year and am planning to go again next year April....
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Old Nov 15, 2013, 11:11 pm
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Originally Posted by yucci18
I hope they don't leave!!! I had a great time last year and am planning to go again next year April....
Was also planning a trip next spring - Pretty sure calendar was still available when i looked few months ago...
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Old Nov 17, 2013, 5:56 am
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Nov 13-17 2013 stay
Excellent location away from the center but near hills, shrines, Gion. Upgraded to 8th floor "tired" junior suite. Most of hotel appeared in need of updating. Executive lounge is small and offers limited food, but great service and quiet. Nice pool but very. Limited fitness center.
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Old Nov 17, 2013, 4:06 pm
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Originally Posted by yucci18
I hope they don't leave!!! I had a great time last year and am planning to go again next year April....
We just got back a few weeks ago and enjoyed our stay there. Apparent upgrade to the Club floor but no access to lounge. Room appeared to have been remodeled but the carpet needed a deep clean. Convenient location since they have a shuttle service to the train station and to Gion strip. Would stay here again ... hope they don't leave the SPG portfolio
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Old Dec 24, 2013, 5:36 am
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rates not available in May 2014
Anyone have further information regarding this hotel? contracted SPG looking for rates and they didn't have any nor did the agent have info about hotel leaving chain. i'm looking to head back in May and would love to stay here again
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Old Dec 24, 2013, 11:18 am
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if i use the spg.com site, i show rooms available in oct, 2014(which is when i plan to stay) in kyoto
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Old Dec 24, 2013, 8:16 pm
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Originally Posted by slawecki
if i use the spg.com site, i show rooms available in oct, 2014(which is when i plan to stay) in kyoto
i just searched for 10/23/14 - 10/26/14 and don't see anything available. wonder why you can see availability whereas i can't
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Old Dec 25, 2013, 4:02 am
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Originally Posted by dek526
Anyone have further information regarding this hotel? contracted SPG looking for rates and they didn't have any nor did the agent have info about hotel leaving chain. i'm looking to head back in May and would love to stay here again
Hi dek526,

The hotel is not leaving. They just has not yet loaded the rate for May 2014. Please check back later.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Old Dec 25, 2013, 6:53 am
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i see a catagory 5 room for 33000Y. set #298940(do not know what that set is).10/23-10/26. sometimes shows 26 sold out. which would not be a surprise.

i am a gold. so not much status. nov really sells out and early.

this is the Westin Miyako Kyoto.
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Old Dec 26, 2013, 8:22 am
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker III
Hi dek526,

The hotel is not leaving. They just has not yet loaded the rate for May 2014. Please check back
Happy to hear that! Thanks Christina!
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Old Dec 29, 2013, 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by slawecki
i see a catagory 5 room for 33000Y. set #298940(do not know what that set is).10/23-10/26. sometimes shows 26 sold out. which would not be a surprise.

i am a gold. so not much status. nov really sells out and early.

this is the Westin Miyako Kyoto.
I was able to book a rate in April using this SET code (AAA rate)... 33000 Yen, rate is cancellable. It's the only way I can get a cash rate to show up.

FYI, hotel is bookable using points.
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Old Dec 29, 2013, 2:50 pm
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Originally Posted by slawecki
if i use the spg.com site, i show rooms available in oct, 2014(which is when i plan to stay) in kyoto
Originally Posted by dek526
i just searched for 10/23/14 - 10/26/14 and don't see anything available. wonder why you can see availability whereas i can't
I booked Oct. 19-24, 2014 using points (48k total - 12k per night for 4 nights or 9600 per night for 5 with 5th free). We are likely only staying until Oct. 23 but I booked the extra night as it was free anyway and it gives us the flexibility to stay over if we want to. I booked online but had to call in to change something (I input 1 person in room when there will be 2. Probably didn't matter but I wanted it done right) and the agent had no problem making the change and upgrading us. I also saw cash rates online when I booked.

Any advice on specific room or facing direction to request?
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Old Dec 30, 2013, 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Finkface
I booked Oct. 19-24, 2014 using points (48k total - 12k per night for 4 nights or 9600 per night for 5 with 5th free). We are likely only staying until Oct. 23 but I booked the extra night as it was free anyway and it gives us the flexibility to stay over if we want to. I booked online but had to call in to change something (I input 1 person in room when there will be 2. Probably didn't matter but I wanted it done right) and the agent had no problem making the change and upgrading us. I also saw cash rates online when I booked.

Any advice on specific room or facing direction to request?
i'm a lowly gold so they upgraded me to the club floor but no access to lounge. was supposively a better room but wasn't anything special. i've seen pics of the traditional japanese rooms and those look cool. they even give you these green tea/white chocolate cookies that are hella good. my room had a view of some sort of courtyard which had a rock garden and some sort of fountain.

i still can't see any availability for this property in Apr, May or Oct.
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