Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Date Stayed: Nov 13-17, 2015
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Price: Discounted - Thanks to agoda.com, I got another Insider Deal of almost 60% discount, plus reduction on price by using Rewards Points. Comparing to booking.com, I got a cheaper deal in agoda.com for less than 25%.
It is still better to prepare hotel booking by comparing prices on the official site and other 3rd party booking sites as an early bird, to have more choices.
Check-in: It is a late check-in, so there are only few people in the lobby. I was accommodated quickly, the staff can speak clear English. There is no deposit needed. Choice of breakfast is already being asked (night before) since it is not buffet type.
Service: Good thing they offer to keep my luggage upon my early check-out, before leaving the city late in the afternoon.
Location: Accessible from 2 train lines (1) Sakae Station on Subway Higashiyama Line and (2) Sakaemachi on Subway Meijo Line. Few blocks away are Family Mart, 7/11, Don Quijote, Mitsukoshi mall and NHK.
Arriving late where most of the exits are being closed is a bit hard. Going back to the airport, it is Exit 8 that gives elevator service from the ground to basement, but not yet the concourse. I even use an elevator exclusive for wheelchair, then escalator and stairs just to reach the concourse.
How to get there?
Culinary Experience: I choose traditional Nagoya breakfast but they still gave me continental. Choices of drinks has a lot to offer.
Downside: Not sure why 5 degree Celsius does not work for me, it's not freezing cold outside but its hot inside. The air-conditioner gives warm air as well, which I prefer to give colder air.
Reminders:
- The room door is self-locking. A charge may occur for the loss of room key (10,000 yen).
- Check-out time is 11:00. Extra payment for overtime is 10% of room charge per an hour.
- There is no safety box in the room. Valuables can be left in the reception desk.
- Close the door when you use the bathroom. The fire alarm operates because of steam.
Verdict: Given the location of the hotel, where I can enjoy shopping at Don Quijote even late night ‘til early in the morning, I’ll recommend this place.
Summary of 3 days itinerary in 2015 Autumn Nagoya-Toyota Trip:
Day
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Places to see
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Food and Restaurants
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Where to Sleep
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Day 1
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Korankei at Toyota
Sanshu Asuke Yashiki Tokugawa Garden Nunoike Catholic Church Mall Hopping at Otsu Dori |
Lotteria
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Day 2
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Lotteria
Subhakamana |
Hotel Trusty in Sakae
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Day 3
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Hotel Trusty in Sakae
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