4/10 Poor
FEDERICO
Travelled with family
9 Dec,2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 nights at this “great” hotel, only to find there’s no shuttle from the nearest train station. Instead, I endured a cramped 2-hour bus ride to get there. Upon arrival at 14:00, I wasn’t allowed early check-in. Dining options? Hotel restaurants charging $120 per person or nearby spots that only take cash and close at 16:00. Need an ATM? You’re directed to a 7/11 that’s 2 km away—enjoy the walk, or wait for a $1.50 bus each way.
The famed baths—allegedly the hotel’s crown jewel—are small and underwhelming. For $260 a night plus an onsen tax, you’d expect large baths with outdoor options, maybe a cold pool or sauna. Reality? Two baths: one tiny with two hot tubs and another slightly better one with jets and an open-air tub. They alternate between men and women in the morning and evening, so you don’t get to choose.
The property itself feels like it peaked 40 years ago—lots of wood and bronze—but luxury is more than hardwood floors and marble columns. It’s about service, and here it’s sorely lacking. Guests must hand in their keys when leaving and retrieve them on return, which can take 2–15 minutes depending on staff.
Yes, there are plush lounges with stunning Mount Fuji views. But wine? You need to buy a special 500 yen coin to get a measly 60ml from a dispenser. That’s not luxury—it’s a joke. Avoid this place unless you enjoy overpriced mediocrity dressed up as grandeur.
FEDERICO
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024