RISONARE Shimonoseki

Satisfied.

It was a wonderful Accommodation that truly made me glad I stayed. 1. Room & Amenities I was informed in advance that there are several steps inside the Room to enjoy the view, so it didn’t cause any issues. The Room was very clean and stylish. I was impressed that the hair dryer was a ReFa. 2. Service The service was polite and attentive. I had no problems and could stay comfortably throughout. Above all, being able to borrow child-related items was extremely helpful. 3. Onsen This is the bath in the Room, and I liked that the tub had a backrest style you can lean against. It was spacious and clean, with no complaints. 4. Facility Everything was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. I expected long waits since it seemed fully booked and there were only three elevators, but perhaps because they were fast, I didn’t feel any stress—impressive. *Just one note:* Regarding the buttons for floors on the opposite side of one elevator entrance: even after getting in and pressing my floor/Room number, an announcement repeatedly played saying it would not stop on that floor... I thought it might require tapping a key card like at some hotels, but there was no reader on that side (there was one on the entrance side), and when it was crowded I couldn’t reach it anyway... While confused, I noticed a sign saying those buttons are for staff only. Of course this is my mistake for not noticing sooner—I’m not complaining—but I would have appreciated clearer signage. 5. Dining We used the buffet. Honestly, it isn’t cheap. However, with so many options including various fugu dishes, I understood why it costs more. The food tasted excellent—far more satisfying than typical Hotel buffets—and we were very happy with it. The seating area is spacious and fine for families with children as well. That said, since it’s not inexpensive at all, you may want to decide based on your group size and what you value (there are family restaurants nearby), whether price or quality matters more to you). If you’re unsure but choose to try it anyway, I don’t think you’ll regret it. 6. Overall We were extremely satisfied overall. Since everything is new, it’s clean and well maintained throughout. It rained so we couldn’t enjoy the view as much as we hoped, but our stay was very relaxing nonetheless. Families with children can stay here with peace of mind (in fact most guests seemed to be families). There’s also an aquarium nearby as well as Karato Market, so you can enjoy yourself before or after your stay too."""