We spent 3 nights at this large hotel. The location was perfect--within walking distance of most of the Takayama sites and the JR station as well. It seemed to cater to large groups and breakfast was a little crowded and difficult. The lobby area was very attractive and had a Takayama Festival float on display. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable with a large windows to enjoy the view. The gift shop was great.
Very pleasant hotel, but I suppose it was a businessman's type hotel really. Rooms were good and quiet, and with a superb view, the breakfast was good too. All in all, nothing special, but a very convenient place to stay in a place that is really worth visiting. We ate out on the two nights we were there so we didn't get to try the Chinese restaurant in the hotel... several others on our tour thought it was great and was good value.
Although expensive for us, the room was very roomy and had a view of the mountains. The western breakfast buffet is the best deal in Asia. The hotel's Chinese restaurant is also has great food and is reasonable. Almost every attraction in Takayama is within a 20 min. walk and the Hid Folk Village is accessible by an easy to navigate bus.
This is the second time I've stayed in this hotel. The onsen was good and you have an option access to the ground floor or roof top onsen. Rooms option available for both western and Japanese style.
I love the gift shop in the hotel as most of the takayama local delicacies are available for you to buy home as souvenirs. Must try local brewed beer called Kori Kori no Kuni (¥500 per bottle) which is sold in the gift shop.
Overall access to the takayam train station and other attractions are just walking distance.
Here to visit with family while touring and the location is excellent. Proximate to multiple eating places. A reasonable breakfast available in coffee shop, though tea ran Y450 (about $6) for a single small cup. Service is excellent. Large rooms and "Hollywood" level bathroom.
Disappointments: No wi-fi.
