HOTEL AZUMA

The renovated room was clean, and the view from the balcony was excellent. The open-air bath was nice, but it would have been better if it were an Onsen. The open-air bath in the large public bath area was small and lacked privacy as it was visible from the garden. For women, there is a privacy screen for safety, but this means there is no view. The food featured many fish dishes, which is expected given its location by the Sea of Japan; however, the cooking methods were simple and lacked uniqueness. Ending with roast beef felt mismatched, and unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy what I had hoped would be delicious Niigata rice—it wasn't appetizing enough to finish my meal. The breakfast buffet also had a limited selection of items. Considering a price of nearly 130,000 yen for two people on weekdays, it felt questionable in terms of value for money. That said, being suitable for groups meant that activities like night tours with illuminations, Sado Okesa dance performances, live saxophone music at night were very enjoyable. The staff's hospitality and service were excellent!

The staff's service is dedicated and excellent. The meals use high-quality ingredients. Being close to the sea, the sunset view was stunning.