SCAPES THE SUITE

With some free time, I wanted to refresh, so I visited this Hotel with an exceptionally high Review rating.The room I was shown had a large window overlooking the sea in Hayama, creating a quiet, soothing space that felt as if I were surrounded by the ocean. They even provided welcome sweets and sparkling wine, which made me excited.As for the highly rated hospitality and service mentioned by others, at first I had no particular interaction with the staff and it felt neither good nor bad. However, after speaking with them due to an issue with the shower, their pleasant response convinced me—it became a well-deserved 5-star experience.Regarding the shower, it may have been partly due to my misunderstanding of how to use it and not something that could be called a malfunction; however, unfortunately the water pressure was very low, and I think it may be somewhat difficult for women when shampooing. (So I deducted two stars for the bath.) Also, for stylish appliances such as Bang & Olufsen products, it would be helpful if a simple instruction sheet were kept in a drawer.As for the food, they served delicious local ingredients with wonderful presentations that felt fresh and different each time—I was full of anticipation about what would come next throughout. That said, every dish had a charcoal aroma. It is tasty, but when it continues it can start to feel repetitive. For example, if you reduced the charcoal aroma in dishes before and after the main course, wouldn’t it make the charcoal-grilled main stand out even more?I may be a demanding guest in many ways, but overall it was extremely comfortable and I really loved my stay.Because Hayama is close to Tokyo, I had been skeptical about whether it would truly feel like a change of pace—but this time I felt very refreshed. I would definitely like to visit this Hotel again.

I visited again during the New Year holidays, just like last year. From the balcony, you can enjoy a panoramic view from Morito Shrine to Enoshima. It was a relaxing New Year’s experience with sights of kite flying on the beach and stunning views of Mount Fuji at sunset and sunrise. The temperature feels warmer compared to Tokyo. I appreciated the thoughtful New Year gifts such as welcome drinks, ema (wooden plaques) from Morito Shrine, and incense. The freshly made bread and dressings from the kitchen were absolutely delicious. In addition to amenities like beer and coffee, this year there was Japanese black tea with a hint of ginger, which was also delightful. I would love to visit again with my family!