I spent 6 nights here on business. I travel 100+ nights a year. Having staff that are willing and try to help is of high importance, regardless of the language/location.
Knowing basic Japanese words (thank you, please, yes, no) go a LONG way . Staff are very friendly.
Pro:
Staff works very hard to help and seem to be ever present. Even at 1:30am when I checked in, someone was able to help me (basic English).
I was recognized as an Intercontinental (Holiday Inn) Platinum member. The hotel provided complimentary breakfast, room upgrade and numerous coupons.
Rooms are well maintained
Temperature/AC works well.
There is a central control between the beds which controls the AC, lights and alarm.
Toilet's wer nice...just wait and see.
Large tub and shower next to tub. Area is glassed in. Nice soap, bath softeners, hair brush, tooth brush, razors and even a scruncy for hair.
Choice of 5 restaurants
Far enough away from military bases not to be bothered by jets.
Nice balcony, simple chairs and there is a plastic chain with clothing clips to hang wet cloths.
Good location and access to walking and running paths or trails.
Fitness center is well maintained with locker rooms having swim suit dryer (helpful so you don’t have wear wet suit to room and then have it hanging around.
Outside pool may or may not be heated; it warms up with the day. Pool is basically 3’ deep with one end being about 4’ deep. Great lap swimming pool due to it’s length.
Inside pool is heated, great for laps. The whirlpool is a bit shallow but was good and warm and worked.
Inside pool slide. There is a medium size slide, children may enjoy.
Food: Recommend dinner at the Chinese restraint. Restaurant has good menu, food was very good both times I ate there. Price is a bit high but the view from the 13th floor is wonderful and sunset is particularly nice. Paseo Garden (“Garden”) restaurant is very good for meal prices. This is where the continental breakfast is located. There is traditional western (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, cereal .. etc.) as well as fresh fruit, omelet chef (only cheese in omelet) but other toppings. There is a full selection of Japanese items, Danish and breads. Coffee/cappuccino machine, juice, good selection of teas is also available. Particularly liked the “child themed” plates and saw numerous children’s eyes light up when they saw them. Grill Restaurant is a bit pricy again but the food is very good. I did not go to the an-non, don’t care for pure Japanese food but know others who said it is very good. Paddle lounge is basic food and drinks, is located on the 13th floor. The Atrium Lounge has a basic menu and deserts/coffee/cappuccino. Desserts are “factory made” and were not terribly good. This made running frustrating to burn off the calories. Japanese chocolate may be a bit dry if you are used to European or American milk chocolate.
There are five “gift/clothing” stores and a flower shop in the hotel. There is other shopping within walking distance. No diet soda in the building.
Con:
Beach is about a 10 minute walk and is a public beach. The hotel is not on the beach!
Room smelled a bit musty (it’s the AC system) and souther pacific/tropical issue. This said, I have fairly bad allergies and it was easily tolerable. Best way to deal with it was to open the sliding door on the balcony.
Beds are "hard" by western standards. (Use extra duve for cussion).
Noteworthy:
To/From the Airport: Taxi from the airport will be about $40-$60, depends upon the time of day, night (10pm-5am) adds about 20%.
The hotel is between “down town” and the “beach areas”. Easy access to military bases.
I saw less than 20 American/non asians. Mostly military family/members.
Hotel has east wing and west wing. Recommend the east wing.
All rooms have view of the ocean.
Only English television is US Armed Forces Television
Internet is complementary but is cable, not wireless.
A rental car company is located in the lobby (9:00am-4:00pm). YOU MUST HAVE JAPANESE OR INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LISCENCE TO RENT.
Bicycle rental is available ($15/day, $5/hour)
The Japanese, with exquisite ability, take every opportunity to sell things. You will have numerous coupons, free offers and stands in the main atrium. It is not pushy, I am very sensitive to this, but be aware this is their culture.
If your bags are lost or not on your flight, JAL uses a delivery company and they are slow. If asked, tell the airline you need your bags ASAP, otherwise it will be 2-3 days.
Tipping is not customary. Food bills have 10% tip added.
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