Vuoristonäköala Hotels in Minamiawaji

"My non-smoking room smelled of smoke. Fortunately the staff were exceptional, and I soon received another room. One staff told me that because the room was ”Japanese Style”, and that I had to take the bedding from the closet, move the low table and make up my own futon. I live in Japan and I know what a ”Japanese Style” room is. Ryokans of a good grade will have staff make up the futons. When a hotel is too large, the work of making up the futons for all rooms becomes onerous, however, one wonders why ”five star hotel” if one has to make up one's own futon AND receive education on what a ”Japanese Style” room entails [ I am in the hotel business]. The lobby is bleak and looks cheap. No style, no charm. The seating is ugly and cheap. There are real plants here and there but no cut flowers. Cut flowers are very expensive in Japan. Too expensive for this hotel. The final point is that I booked this specific hotel in order to take a swim. Although the weather was fine, the pool had closed the day before I arrived. The pool was still full of water, perfect and peaceful, but ”closed”. No doubt, this saves on staff and other expenses, in the same way that making up one's own futon does . . . all this is fine for a hostel, but not for a luxury hotel. I have been generous with my star-giving because I like to be kind, and because several of the staff were truly exceptional in their kindness and service, however, we hope that the management will note our comments. Please pay for more staff and please keep your pool open as long as the weather permits. Global warming means pools can stay open longer. :-)"

"今回夫婦還暦祝いの小旅行として利用させて頂きました。とても落ち着く雰囲気でした。部屋は和室で広々でした。温泉も良く、1階と3階ラウンジあり、食後コーヒー無料として利用しました。スタッフも親切でした。環境設備には大変満足でした。 　肝心の食事について、事前に凄く期待していました。期待し過ぎたか、お皿が小さくて量の少なさにガッカリ。刺身について　さわら、タイ、カンパチ、3種小さく、重量級ネタは全く無く、牛肉と言ったら、出されたのは通常ステーキのひと切れのサイズの量10〜20gでした。デザートはパンナコッタで、大きい底皿で乗せた感じです。離宮系高級食事感は全く無かったです。盛り付けは会席料理で綺麗ですが、食材質とボリューム感から評価できませんでした。 　朝食についても、buffスタイルで、種類が少なかったです。"

"Clean room with “living room”, supply with microwave in room. You can also barbeque and have group activity witg your friends at activity room. However, need to go up to 2nd floor for your room, better not to carry heavy luggage. The way to room is not luggage friendly either, road with small rocks."

"とても綺麗で使用しやすかったです。 また泊まります。"