Japan Rail posts the opportunity for Hotel discounts with selected Hotels. They identify which hotels in certain regions are part of the program. However when contacted the Hotel responds we do not offer a discount for Japan Rail Pass.
This appears to be false advertising. Discounts are supposed to be averaging 10-15% and ups to 30% according to the advertising.
For example; the Hotel Granvia Kyoto is listed and used to offer a discount for Japan Rail Pass holders. Now they claim they do not. Yet they are still listed in the current online advertising.
Something is not right.
Respectfully yours.
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Why does Japan Rail advertise a hotel discount for certain hotels?
Frank Corrigan
3 days ago
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Daniel-san
19047 posts
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2 days ago
Hi there,
You raise a good point, I've never used the JR Pass myself to get a hotel discount, simply because there are always better deals to be had elsewhere. There's not many people that do make use of the discount to begin with, and I expect the hotel staff at Hotel Granvia Kyoto might not be aware of it. That said, the discount is real and you can ask for it when making a booking with the hotel listed. Generally, this has to be done over the phone, or walk-in.
Please do note that we are an official agent of the Japan Rail Pass here at JRPass.com, but are not JR itself. Therefor I can't give you an official response.
Kind regards,
Daniel
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