彥根城Spa度假村(Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

After a crowded Kyoto, I love the peaceful and tranquil environment of this beautiful onsen hotel-ryokan and charming castle town. Everything about the hotel speaks of relaxation and well-being. It's only a 7-8min walk away from Hikone Train Station but there is a hotel shuttle that leaves at 9, 10 and 11 am if you need a drop off. Pick up could probably be arranged too. The hotel offers a pretty outdoor terrace with Castle view, an on-site spa with massage, a library lounge with free drinks till 10pm, a foot reflex corner and a compact onsen with a silk bath (all with Castle view) and hot stone benches. I had the whole onsen to myself in the evening, so it was very relaxing. The staff are kind and lovely too, making an effort to explain all the services and amenities in English. The buffet breakfast was also one of the better ones I've seen in my trips to Japan. If you're visiting the Castle, the entrance road is right outside the hotel. The main castle road is about 5-10 min away but you will pass by a famous Japanese confectionery, Taneya and Club Harie. Their souvenirs are one that even the Japanese cherish. I would wish to come here again with my partner one day. Thank you for the wonderful stay.

일본 100명성 스탬프를 하는 여행객이라 하루 종일 많이 걸어 피로를 푸는게 정말 중요했었는데요, 이번 호텔은 정말 최고였습니다. 여러 지역의 많은 일본호텔을 가보았지만, 단연코 최고였습니다. 친절한 서비스는 물론이고, 특히 스파 안에서 바라보는 히코네 성 풍경은 낮/밤 모두 장관이었습니다. 그리고 스파가 마치 며칠 전에 지은 것처럼 물때 하나 없이 정말 깨끗했습니다. 조식도 정말 맛있었습니다. 다음에는 가족들과 함께 더 길게 방문하려고 합니다. 감사했습니다!

お部屋に入って間接照明のような暗さに 戸惑いました フロントに電話した所 当ホテルはその明るですと言われました それにしても暗かった 2人での予約の男女比率が分からなかったのでと浴衣が男女と用意してありましたが予約確認の電話を入れてくれた時にでも聞いて頂けば良かったのでは？ その他は駅までの送迎とスタッフの方たちの対応は良かったです。