Sowaka Kyoto - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Mar 28, 23, 1:53 pm
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Mar 28, 23, 7:23 pm
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Mar 29, 23, 1:10 am
#18
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Was able to book 3 consecutive nights(actually 3 one-night reservations) using Hyatt points for May. So they do allow one night booking. I consider myself to be really really lucky. There are 5 of us in the trip although only 2 staying in this hotel, so I am asking the hotel whether they could accommodate for one dinner for all five of us. Any of you have experience with it? Thanks.
I am not a globalist but they did confirm free breakfast for 2 people every day and upgrade if available.
Looking forward to the stay now.
Mar 29, 23, 1:19 am
#19
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I booked from Hyatt website as I am using Hyatt points. I think the upgrade and free breakfast is a Hyatt benefit at SLH(Paid using cash or points).
Mar 29, 23, 11:59 am
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Mar 30, 23, 11:38 pm
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It seems fairly clear that the relationship between Hyatt and SLH is that Hyatt is more or less a commissioned OTA. The Hyatt points you get are a kickback of the commission.
Apr 4, 23, 7:52 am
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It also explains why, on a relative basis, points costs at SLH are so much higher: Hyatt is likely paying much closer to normal rates rather than its standard for those hotels in its "normal" brands.
Apr 4, 23, 8:07 am
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Also, Hyatt's cash rates at SLH are almost always rack rates and the rates on SLH's own website or directly with the hotel are usually significantly cheaper. I ended my previously canceling my Hyatt booking and rebooking directly with the Hotel. This was back in Nov 2020, when they still had GotoTravel promo of 40% off. Booking with Hyatt didn't qualify and when they quoted me their own rates, even without the 40% off, it was silly to use Hyatt to book (unless you really need the nights - points at the given valuation make no sense).
Apr 7, 23, 12:16 pm
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Also, Hyatt's cash rates at SLH are almost always rack rates and the rates on SLH's own website or directly with the hotel are usually significantly cheaper. I ended my previously canceling my Hyatt booking and rebooking directly with the Hotel. This was back in Nov 2020, when they still had GotoTravel promo of 40% off. Booking with Hyatt didn't qualify and when they quoted me their own rates, even without the 40% off, it was silly to use Hyatt to book (unless you really need the nights - points at the given valuation make no sense).
Apr 7, 23, 7:47 pm
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Apr 14, 23, 12:18 am
#26
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The breakfast inclusive rate was the one I was comparing which is significantly cheaper. Maybe no potential upgrade, but usually the SLH properties I have stayed with have always been rather full so no upgrades are forthcoming anyways. I wouldn't put much stock in the upgrade piece of the Hyatt bookings. I would only go there if you really needed the nights (and maybe points - but again do the math!).
Aug 21, 23, 10:37 am
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DP reservations Sowaka
Just a DP....got thru for dinner reservations at Sowaka in less than twelve hours by using OP mentioned email address: [email protected]
Several prompt emails back and forth. That's the way to go!!!
Thanks
Several prompt emails back and forth. That's the way to go!!!
Thanks
