Hotele z: Gym w Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

This was the best hotel of my trip. I had actually stayed here for one night previously, checked out the next day to go to Hakone, and left my large luggage with them, informing them I'd be back to check in again the day after tomorrow. The pleasant surprise was that after a tiring return from Hakone, I checked in directly without picking up my luggage, only to find that my stored luggage had already been placed in my room! The breakfast was excellent! The view, the food quality, and the good-looking fellow guests were all great!

If you're unsure which hotel to book, choose this one – you won't be disappointed, it's excellent! The rooms are significantly larger than other Sotetsu hotels, and booking half a month in advance offered a great price. The layout is practical and comfortable, with plenty of amenities provided. Daily housekeeping is available, and the bedding is clean and cozy. It's super convenient for visiting Minato Mirai and Hakkeijima Sea Paradise; you barely need an umbrella when commuting to and from the station. The hotel is on the 4th floor of the FRONT shopping mall, making it very accessible from Yokohama Station's North Exit. I also asked the front desk to help me send some items, and they patiently resolved the issue, communicating smoothly even with a translation device. I'm incredibly grateful and will definitely recommend it to friends and family!

Right across from the Yokohama Museum of Art and Landmark Tower, the location is super convenient. I couldn't find any parking though. My early morning flight arrived very early, and when I went to drop off my luggage, the breakfast restaurant was still serving. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the view from the 20th-floor reception was absolutely stunning. Even more surprising was that I could see Mount Fuji 🗻 from my room in the distance! I stayed for two nights; I saw Mount Fuji on the first day, and then a rainbow 🌈 appeared early on the second morning – it was breathtakingly beautiful. For the price, the value for money is outstanding, and the breakfast is also very rich. They say you need to book a time slot for dining, but on weekdays and non-holidays, it's fine to just walk in without a reservation. Very accommodating. On the third day, I moved to the Millennium in Ginza, but I definitely preferred this Yokohama hotel. It's truly excellent.

This hotel truly exceeded my expectations! The room had a small kitchenette and was much more spacious than typical Japanese chain hotels, making for a very comfortable stay. The lobby has a charming red-brick retro style that really captures the essence of Yokohama, and the staff were incredibly friendly. The biggest bonus was the location. It's incredibly close to the cruise terminal, just a 5-minute walk away, which is incredibly convenient if you're taking a cruise from Yokohama. Overall, I was very satisfied with everything from the room and service to the location. I would definitely want to stay here again next time I take a cruise. Highly recommended!

I flew from Hokkaido to Haneda for an overnight stay, with an early morning flight the next day. So, I didn't get to use many of the hotel's facilities. However, there's one thing that truly stood out: the free shuttle bus service to and from the airport and Kawasaki Station. It ran perfectly on schedule, exactly as published, and the drivers were incredibly polite, professional, and even helped with luggage. The instructions for taking the shuttle on the hotel's website were also very accurate. Upon check-in, the front desk provides a boarding pass; make sure to keep it with you, as you'll need to show it to the driver whether you're going to Kawasaki Station or the airport. Besides catching the shuttle on time from the designated spot at T2 upon arrival, I also took a ride to Kawasaki Station after checking in. From Kawasaki Station, I took the JR to Ueno Park, which cost 440 yen one way, passing through famous stations like Shinagawa, Tokyo Station, and Akihabara along the way. In the evening, I returned to Kawasaki Station and caught the last shuttle back to the hotel exactly at 10:45 PM. The next morning, I took the first shuttle of the day from the hotel to the airport at 5:20 AM, again, perfectly on time. This kind of reliability is incredibly important for travelers. Next time, I'll definitely plan to stay for a few more days. A big thank you to all the hotel bus drivers! 🌹

The room was excellent. Clean, spacious and definitely enjoyed the private hot spring. Location wise, not the most accessible but manageable with the on demand shuttle from Gora station. Service was good in general. However, many items like razor and skincare required separate ordering. While they were free, we were told the skincare stuff was out of stock on day 3. The products received across the first 2 days were also inconsistent. Amenities wise was kind of disappointing. The public bath was aimed towards tourists, which is fine. Footbath had mosquitoes unfortunately. Laundry service was kind of expensive for us at least, priced around 700yen per piece. Other than that, the one and only restaurant was underwhelming. We ate the normal course dinner priced at around 8000 yen. It was okay. The only other food options around are sushi, pizza, Chinese food and seven eleven. We ate mainly sushi and seven eleven. All in all, it was not a bad stay, but you are mainly paying for the private bath in the room. For a five star hotel, the other aspects were slightly disappointing.

Our stay at this luxury ryokan was simply magnificent in every aspect: the service, atmosphere, grounds, cleanliness, and the genuine care and attention to detail were all exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the utmost reverence and attentiveness, making us feel like honored guests and part of the ryokan family. As Russian guests, we were particularly impressed by the thoughtful arrangements made for our comfort. A Russian-speaking concierge was provided for check-in and orientation, and our waitress had made special preparations to explain the nuances and flavors of each dish in Kaiseki cuisine to us in Russian – a truly considerate touch that greatly enhanced our dining experience. The ryokan's dedication to guest satisfaction extended beyond the expected. When we mentioned visiting a nearby museum (a mere 2-minute drive away), the hotel immediately offered us a complimentary transfer in a Mercedes S-Class. This gesture, like everything else, felt genuinely heartfelt and was provided entirely free of charge. The onsen (hot spring baths) were superb, and our room, along with the overall tranquil and authentic atmosphere, was perfect. This experience has left a profound and lasting impression; you will forever hold a special place in my wife's and my hearts. We would like to extend special and heartfelt thanks to AJARA and ROSA for their outstanding service and remarkable sensitivity to our cultural background and Russian language needs. Your efforts made our stay truly unique and deeply appreciated.

I had a wonderful stay at Hilton Yokohama! The hotel has an amazing and modern design, and I really loved the overall atmosphere. The room amenities were excellent, especially the coffee machine and the TV. The TV was very informative and, most importantly, had access to Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, which made relaxing in the room even more enjoyable. I also really liked using the Hilton app as a digital key for both the elevators and the room. It was very convenient and made the stay feel more seamless. The only thing I wasn’t a big fan of was the air conditioning. Even though I set the temperature to 18°C, it would automatically go back to 25°C, so the room felt a bit hot at times. I hope this can be improved in the future. It would also be even better if the In-Room Dining service were available 24 hours. Having the option to order food at any time, especially late at night, would make the overall guest experience even more convenient. And the breakfast—AMAZING! There was a fantastic selection of food, with plenty of choices to enjoy. Definitely one of the highlights of my stay. Overall, I had a great experience at Hilton Yokohama and would definitely come back again!

I initially thought this accommodation was close to Gora Station, but the elevation difference was truly outrageous. Walking down from Gora Station (without luggage) was manageable, but walking from the accommodation to Gora Station involved climbing a ton of stairs – I felt like I'd run a kilometer! After that, I decided to always take taxis. But since I was already taking taxis, there are actually much cheaper, decent hotels further away. If you're treating this place like a hostel, the value is quite high, as it actually has a private bath that you can book, and the environment is quite nice! However, I strongly advise against staying in the private rooms. Not only because of the aforementioned transportation issues, but also because the heating was extremely inadequate. I had to turn the heat up to 28 degrees Celsius just to keep the room from getting too cold. But what places need the most warmth? The toilet and bathroom where you take off your clothes!!! These two areas are directly next to the windows, so the heating can't reach them at all. In fact, if you open the door connecting these areas to the room, the heating power is completely overwhelmed by the cold air (even with all the windows closed)... Regarding transportation, although the accommodation provides a shuttle service, it only runs at specific times. But I guess you could contact the owner to see if they can make special arrangements; he's a very helpful person.

Let's get the most important thing out of the way first: Fujiya Hotel offers both Western and Japanese Kikuka-so dinner options. DO NOT choose the Western dinner. It will ruin any positive experience you have at Fujiya. I saw reviews saying it wasn't good, but I thought, 'It's been open for so many years, surely it can't be *that* bad, maybe just mediocre.' I was terribly, terribly wrong. It was the worst Western meal I've ever had in Japan. Luckily, I booked the cheaper JPY 12,000 set menu. The appetizer, a seafood terrine, made me want to vomit immediately – it had a strong ammonia smell. The next course was another terrine, this time meat, completely bland, and the vinegar inside was rancid. The soup was carrot soup, which had an off-putting body odor smell when served, though it tasted okay. The three pieces of bread were cold, the baguette wasn't toasted, lacked any wheat aroma, and was tough. Only the butter was decent. For the main course, I chose duck. Again, completely unseasoned. There were no salt or pepper shakers on the table. I forced down one piece, but it was so bland I couldn't eat the other. The dessert, Mont Blanc and ice cream, was excessively sweet – a lethal dose of sugar that masked all other flavors. Just a small bite sent my blood sugar soaring. The ice cream was still rock-solid. Truly an eye-opener. I barely touched any of it; nothing was edible, and each dish was uniquely awful. The Western restaurant has two dining areas – a main restaurant and the small one I was in – sharing the same menu and kitchen. Avoid it at all costs. They don't even serve lunch. The chefs here aren't fit to tie the shoelaces of the chefs at the more affordable Hotel Nikko Kanaya in Chuzenji. That place, for only a little over a thousand yen, offered a fantastic half-board experience – fresh, delicious, and unforgettable. The Fujiya Western restaurant chefs must have lost their sense of taste and smell to spend so much time preparing such an inedible and foul-smelling meal. Absolutely nothing redeeming about it. For breakfast, I chose Kikuka-so, which was a simple and delicious meal. I ate everything. The seasoning at Kikuka-so was spot-on. The complimentary tea and coffee bar for guests was pretty average, nothing special, similar to cheaper hotels. Regarding the rooms, Fujiya Hotel consists of three buildings. The cheaper Forest Lodge looks like staff quarters. The Western Building, with its white and Western-style design, is very elegant. Of course, the most iconic building is the yellow, Western-style 'Hanagoten,' which is quite luxurious. There are high, medium, and low-end rooms to suit all budgets, and the quality matches the price. I stayed in Room 17 in the Western Building, and I was extremely satisfied. The room had high ceilings, was spacious, free of any odors, and had large, numerous windows with beautiful views. The only minor drawback was that the bathtub was only for soaking; there was no high fixture for a shower. It's very well-maintained. Overall, I didn't want to leave. The service was warm and attentive. Next time, I'd like to stay in a room in the Hanagoten. For transportation, there's a bus stop right outside, and a convenience store next to Kikuka-so. Overall, it's worth a stay.