Hotel Shiroyama

“Overall, a great experience (with a few caveats)”

Hotel Shiroyama might be easily overlooked by foreign travelers. And there may be a reason for that. It doesn't really cater to non-Japanese speakers. That said, if you can speak some Japanese and you have a good understanding of Japanese etiquette and rules, you can have an excellent experience at… Più

Hotel Shiroyama might be easily overlooked by foreign travelers. And there may be a reason for that. It doesn't really cater to non-Japanese speakers. That said, if you can speak some Japanese and you have a good understanding of Japanese etiquette and rules, you can have an excellent experience at this hotel. (I am a Westerner, I can speak some Japanese, and I have a Japanese husband. All of this was greatly to my benefit, so, keep that in mind as you read this review.) Hotel Shiroyama is, depending on what part of the hotel you are in, quite old. There are parts of it that look like it's from the Showa era, with maroon walls and old-style hotel carpeting. But then... in the men's sento (public bath), it was incredibly beautiful and clean and modern. Small, yes, but still, truly lovely. Also, the rooms: there must have been a "refresh" on all the bathrooms: there were double sinks, a stall shower with an overheard attachment so you can really get a good blasting if you want one, and of course a washlet toilet with the lid that opens when you approach it. The rooms were also quite large, with a separate little sitting area near the window (although there is no view to speak of, at least from the 2nd floor). The pièce de résistance is the Japanese dinner that is served in your room. It is quite astonishing in the number of dishes that are offered: lots of small appetizers, sashimi, sumashijiru (a clear soup that is divine), beef stew covered with a baked rice cracker, several other dishes that are heated at the table, rice, of course, and more. We stopped counting and stopped eating -- it was too much. And then of course there was dessert. Now, I am not saying this was a 5-star meal; some of it was great, the rest was good. But the amount that was served was sort of mind-boggling. Of course you can also order beer or sake or soft drinks to go with the meal. Trust me; for two people, it was just way too much food, unless you have super hearty appetites and absolutely love Japanese cuisine. That said, if you are unable to sit cross-legged in a chair made for that purpose, you will be somewhat uncomfortable for the entire meal. It is all served on a low table, and while you can put your feet under the table, you will not be sitting in a position that is natural for most Westerners. There is a smallish table in the sitting room (near the window), but do not expect them to put the food there, because there are too many dishes and they won't fit. I would say the Hotel Shiroyama went above and beyond to provide a really lovely "Japanese experience" with their dinner. Also, the breakfast served in the morning in a communal dining room was fairly hearty, but it is entirely Japanese. If you are used to eating this way, or you are craving this kind of experience you will enjoy it -- but remember, these meals are "set." There is no substitution for anything. They do not cater to vegetarians, so if you are one, this is not the place for you. The attendant at the front desk was, in fact, not Japanese, but her Japanese was really excellent; my husband is Japanese and there was a moment when he didn't understand her clearly, but I did. She, and the other staff members, made excellent efforts to ensure that we had a quality experience. As for sleeping: the staff lays out the futons for you, which is nice and there was a good aircon which provided plenty of warm air. But... if you are not used to sleeping on a futon, you will not have an incredible night of sleep. We only slept because we were physically exhausted. The best way to think of this hotel is as a great play to stay if you are going to go sightseeing in the surrounding area. It is pleasant enough, the food was good, and the staff was generally kind and attentive. That said: do not expect English. Other pluses: you can easily walk to it from Yugawara Station in about 5-7 minutes, approximately. All in all, I think this was a quality experience, if you keep in mind the caveats above.

Meno

“Attenzione al budget”

Ryokan ibrido di primo livello, inaspettato in una cittadina così piccola. Il "di primo livello" significa che è un ryokan da costo molto alto (300/400€ a testa a notte). Ibrido perché si può scegliere la camera all'occidentale o con futon. Le camere sono arredate in modo delizioso, cura massima d… Più

Ryokan ibrido di primo livello, inaspettato in una cittadina così piccola. Il "di primo livello" significa che è un ryokan da costo molto alto (300/400€ a testa a notte). Ibrido perché si può scegliere la camera all'occidentale o con futon. Le camere sono arredate in modo delizioso, cura massima del dettaglio. Colazione e cena in camera (rigorosamente giapponese e raffinatissima) vengono servite con ritualità. Staff molto cortese e cordiale. Come ogni ryokan che si rispetti c'è l'onsen interno (bagno giapponese). Abbastanza vario, permette di avere un'oretta di svago nel caldo delle piscine. Da provare solo se si ha a disposizione un budget elevato. (E si ama lo stile di un ryokan)

Meno

“Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo”

Abbiamo visitato l'hotel durante la nostra vacanza nel novembre 2012. Tre adulti e un bambino. L'hotel è molto vicino alla Stazione JR Yugawara. Non perdere - risveglio distanza 5 minuti. L'hotel aveva visto tempi migliori, ma avevamo una camera giapponese di grande stile che era molto bello, pulit… Più

Abbiamo visitato l'hotel durante la nostra vacanza nel novembre 2012. Tre adulti e un bambino. L'hotel è molto vicino alla Stazione JR Yugawara. Non perdere - risveglio distanza 5 minuti. L'hotel aveva visto tempi migliori, ma avevamo una camera giapponese di grande stile che era molto bello, pulito e confortevole. Tutto è a portata di mano (caffè, yukata Giapponesi, prodotti d'igiene, TV... ). Il bagno era ok e avete la possibilità di affittare una stanza da bagno privata esterna (roten) per 45 minuti gratuitamente. La cena era servita in camera ed era di buona qualità e quantità. Ottima colazione giapponese di stile nella sala colazione. Il servizio era molto buono. Nel complesso si può avere un Ryokan più elegante, in Giappone, ma probabilmente sono molto più costosi. Ci tornerei con Shiroyama nuovamente.

Meno

“夕食は部屋食”

良く行く我が家の定宿ですが、コロナ自粛でしばらくぶりの利用です。 14時チェックイン、部屋食、ラドン湯、コーヒーサービスなどが、気に入ってる理由です。またフォレストリゾートの宿でスタンプを四つためると、一泊無料になるので、まめに利用してるお宿です(たまにダブルスタンプもあり)。 久々に行ったら部屋菓子が、湯河原和菓子ゑふやのきび餅に変わっていて、嬉しかったです。 いつものように満足の宿ですが、今回は部屋のポットのお湯がぬるかったり(替えてない？)、お布団敷きの時(?) に、冷水ポットを持っていかれてしまい、少しあたりまえのサービスがイマイチでした。Onsen ryokan -Japanese… Più

良く行く我が家の定宿ですが、コロナ自粛でしばらくぶりの利用です。 14時チェックイン、部屋食、ラドン湯、コーヒーサービスなどが、気に入ってる理由です。またフォレストリゾートの宿でスタンプを四つためると、一泊無料になるので、まめに利用してるお宿です(たまにダブルスタンプもあり)。 久々に行ったら部屋菓子が、湯河原和菓子ゑふやのきび餅に変わっていて、嬉しかったです。 いつものように満足の宿ですが、今回は部屋のポットのお湯がぬるかったり(替えてない？)、お布団敷きの時(?) に、冷水ポットを持っていかれてしまい、少しあたりまえのサービスがイマイチでした。Onsen ryokan -Japanese hotel with hot spring and dinner served in one's room. Dinner.

Meno