Hilton Osaka 2$ available on expedia.com [RATE GONE - Discussion Only]
Nov 5, 2005, 10:24 pm
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Originally Posted by fastair
Cost me the exact same.
Nov 5, 2005, 10:24 pm
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Originally Posted by FrankFlyer
Not sure where you got your times from but obviously its from 2 PM to 12 noon the next day.
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=OSAHITW
Nov 5, 2005, 10:32 pm
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Originally Posted by lookin4miles
From Hilton.com. It states 12 AM as the checkout time:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=OSAHITW
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=OSAHITW
Has to be a typo. Otherwise people booking 1 day get 10 hours in a room, ready to meet the day at midnight...
Edit:
Expedia lists this:
# Check-in time is 14.00
# Check-out time is 12.00
# Check-out time is 12.00
Last edited by SchmutzigMSP; Nov 5, 2005 at 10:36 pm
Nov 6, 2005, 12:09 am
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If you all don't mind me asking, what exactly is there to do in Osaka? I've been told that Osaka is primarily a technological business center.
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
Last edited by FlyingToFly; Nov 6, 2005 at 12:14 am
Nov 6, 2005, 12:24 am
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Kyoto is good
Originally Posted by FlyingToFly
If you all don't mind me asking, what exactly is there to do in Osaka? I've been told that Osaka is primarily a technological business center.
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
However, Kyoto is only 30 min away by train and Osaka Train Station is opposite of Osaka Hilton.
Kyoto is a lovely city and there is much to see.
You can also take a 3 hr train to Hiroshima for a day trip.
Nov 6, 2005, 3:29 am
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Information on Japanese trains
Originally Posted by BOS-NWA
Since I often visit Japan for academic exchange, I would say there is not much to see in Osaka.
However, Kyoto is only 30 min away by train and Osaka Train Station is opposite of Osaka Hilton.
Kyoto is a lovely city and there is much to see.
You can also take a 3 hr train to Hiroshima for a day trip.
However, Kyoto is only 30 min away by train and Osaka Train Station is opposite of Osaka Hilton.
Kyoto is a lovely city and there is much to see.
You can also take a 3 hr train to Hiroshima for a day trip.
As I negotiated a fair price with another FT (2 weeks Hilton Osaka for me and a first class award Europe - Japan for him) I am interested in what to do in Osaka. In this respect, BOS-NWA, could you give us some information on the public transportation system in Japan. How does it work with trains and city transport? Does one even need public transportation within Osaka or are the main attractions around Hilton?
Nov 6, 2005, 3:49 am
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Originally Posted by Michael Tantini
As I negotiated a fair price with another FT (2 weeks Hilton Osaka for me and a first class award Europe - Japan for him) I am interested in what to do in Osaka. In this respect, BOS-NWA, could you give us some information on the public transportation system in Japan. How does it work with trains and city transport? Does one even need public transportation within Osaka or are the main attractions around Hilton?
Osaka: extensive subway system (weekly/monthly pass), pretty cheap, 1-2 day enough
Kyoto: extensive bus system, major tourist city, you need few days to see most of it
All cities have English maps so it is quite easy (of course I know some Japanese so that doesn't hurt :-))
Nov 6, 2005, 7:01 am
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I hear that in early April, Osaka's sakura (cherry blossom trees) are in beautiful full bloom. So that's something... Too bad my free time was a few weeks before bloom, so I'll likely miss it.
Nov 6, 2005, 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by Michael Tantini
As I negotiated a fair price with another FT (2 weeks Hilton Osaka for me and a first class award Europe - Japan for him)
Here's hoping expedia sets the limit per reservation to 2 weeks per one - thus increasing the value of mine, and the likelihood of being honoured - otherwise Hans Dampf is one lucky S.OB.!
Nov 6, 2005, 7:44 am
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Originally Posted by FlyingToFly
If you all don't mind me asking, what exactly is there to do in Osaka? I've been told that Osaka is primarily a technological business center.
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
Also, there's a post earlier in this thread that said you can take the Shinkansen from Osaka to Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Does it go to Kyoto as well?
You can go to Kyoto from Osaka easily and cheaply without the using the shikansen (one of the trains costs only 540 yen)
here is a great tool for all of your inter-Japane travel needs
http://ekimae.itp.ne.jp/tra-bin/jrtrageng.cgi
just input where you want to go and when and it gives you lots of options.
Last edited by Julest; Nov 6, 2005 at 7:46 am
Nov 6, 2005, 8:22 am
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cherry
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I hear that in early April, Osaka's sakura (cherry blossom trees) are in beautiful full bloom. So that's something... Too bad my free time was a few weeks before bloom, so I'll likely miss it.
http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/ha...shtml#forecast
My arrival date is April 15. So I may see some of the cherry by any luck!
Nov 6, 2005, 8:38 am
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No mention of Breakfast on reservation details
Hmmm... don't know if I have made a mistake but no part my reservation mentions "Breakfast Included" despite clicking on that booking option. Have I goofed up? (100% sure I selected the room which specified a breakfast was included).
I just have "King Executive Room-Fully Flexible."
BTW I am refering to Osaka Hilton.
I just have "King Executive Room-Fully Flexible."
BTW I am refering to Osaka Hilton.
Nov 6, 2005, 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by Michael Tantini
As I negotiated a fair price with another FT (2 weeks Hilton Osaka for me and a first class award Europe - Japan for him)
Nov 6, 2005, 8:58 am
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I think he may have been being facetious.
Nov 6, 2005, 10:02 am
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Originally Posted by yorweb
Hmmm... don't know if I have made a mistake but no part my reservation mentions "Breakfast Included" despite clicking on that booking option. Have I goofed up? (100% sure I selected the room which specified a breakfast was included).
I just have "King Executive Room-Fully Flexible."
BTW I am refering to Osaka Hilton.
I just have "King Executive Room-Fully Flexible."
BTW I am refering to Osaka Hilton.
Our Executive Rooms are a premium hotel within the Hilton Tokyo. All Executive Rooms are located on our top floors, with spectacular views. The Executive Lounge offers a further oasis of peace, with discreet but attentive Guest Relations Officers. A hearty Hilton Breakfast, afternoon tea and early evening cocktails are all provided in comfort and at no extra charge for our Executive Floor guests. Free access to the Fitness Centre is another great perk
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