Hotel Dengan Breakfast di Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Overall, it was a great stay, and I would choose this place again if I come to Nagoya in the future. The facilities are well-equipped, and the check-in and check-out experience was convenient, comfortable, modern, and efficient. Everything is handled by machines, and the room key can be added to Apple/Google Wallet. The laundry room was also very functional. The design is simple, premium, and beautiful. From the interior design to the graphic visuals, everything was aesthetically pleasing – I really loved it. In terms of space, although the area is small, it has everything you need and is very efficient for storage. From the shelves to the pegboard next to the bed and the luggage rack under the bed, there's virtually no wasted space. The clever design makes the mere 12 square meters not feel too cramped, and there are many thoughtful details. The location is excellent, with two subway stations and several bus stops nearby, making it convenient to get anywhere. It's one stop away from both Nagoya Station and Sakae Station, which I personally prefer because the neighborhood isn't as noisy, and transfers aren't much more troublesome. As for the price, the value for money is super high! The only minor drawbacks: The soundproofing is quite poor. When the window is open, conversations from outside can be heard loudly due to the small building distance. In the quiet of the late night, you can occasionally hear sounds from next door. In the morning, service staff start cleaning quite early, so there's some continuous noise from the corridor.

The Hotel was a lot better than I expected. I’ve been reading a mixed reviews of the hotel, bad and good, but when we got there, we were met by the amazing and kind staffs that accommodates our needs. Though most of staffs does not speak English, they still try their best to communicate in english and they even have a small translating device to use for themselves which just proves how hospitable they are. Room is small but it is cleaned every day and is enough for 2 persons. Towels and bathroom amenities are replaced every day and Beds are made every day. The only thing that I noticed is that they don’t replace the Coffee cups inside so we have to clean in the sink everytime we need to use it. But overall service was great. Pajamas are also available downstairs and other amenities such as toothbrush, comb, razor. Airconditioning is centralized and you cannot manually adjust the temperature, you can only switch either Low, Mid, High. Heater from the bathroom is a bit hard to adjust, a few twist in the faucet it will become very hot. You can also rent a few things in the hotel. You have to leave the key everytime you go out. The Hotel might be old but it provides everything that you need and it’s still a decent accommodation to stay in. We really had a pleasant stay for an 8 days stay.

I was here for the Jishukan High School Jishusai festival and forgot my slippers, so I just wore the hotel's. My room had a direct view of Toyohashi Station platforms, but the soundproofing was excellent; I didn't hear any noise at all. The breakfast was quite extensive and very delicious. Not only did it have all the usual offerings, but also local specialties like Toyohashi curry udon and chikuwa (fish cakes), and there were even two different kinds of chikuwa! They were really tasty, and it meant I didn't have to go out and buy the now-pricier chikuwa. My only slight disappointment was that the curry udon was cold. Also, the entrance on the first floor that connects to the station was under renovation, and it wasn't as obvious, similar to the steps where Lao Ba eats takoyaki.

I like the location — it’s only 5 minutes to Sakae Station and 10 minutes to the airport limousine bus terminal (Oasis 21). There are lots of restaurants, 24/7 convenience stores, supermarkets, and even tax-free shops where you can find almost everything you need. From NGO Airport, you can take the limousine bus and get off at the Nagoya Tokyu Hotel stop — it’s just a 1-minute walk to the hotel. However, when going back to the airport, you need to take the bus from Oasis 21. If you have a lot of luggage, I recommend walking on the street instead of using the subway route. The staff are generally good, but some are not very nice.

The room had three single beds, which were quite comfortable. However, it was clear the triple room was originally a twin room with an added bed, not designed as a triple from the start, as it was so cramped there was no space to open our luggage. The view was excellent, which is definitely the highlight of this hotel. Being able to overlook the Nagoya night view and lying in bed watching the city lights was a real mood booster. There's a 'SPA room' at the hotel, but it's really just a public bath, and a very small one at that. There weren't even towels available, which made drying off inconvenient. There are no actual spa services; it's just a bathhouse. The restaurant is on the 18th floor (the lobby level) and also offers great views. Breakfast is a set meal (one dish per person) supplemented by a buffet of side dishes. The pastries were good. This Mitsui hotel is located in the Symphony Toyota Building. On the ground floor, just off the elevators, there's a door that leads directly to the underground mall. This underground passage connects all the shopping areas around Nagoya Station and also goes straight to Kintetsu and Meitetsu Nagoya Stations. It's much more convenient to use the underground path if you're heading to the station (be sure to ask the front desk for a paper map, as the wall maps don't have English, and it's easy to get lost underground if you can't read Katakana and go the wrong way).

I had breakfast, but compared to other hotels, there were many items and I was very satisfied with the contents of the dishes. On the other hand, there were many overseas because the amount was cheap, and there were many troubles in the manners at the breakfast venue, probably because of the difference in culture. At the time of check-in, there was a guide to the time to spend a relaxing time, but it was a pity that there was a schedule after that and it was the same time zone.

The mattress was very comfortable; I slept soundly during our two-night stay with my family of three. It’s a nice hotel, quiet despite being in a bustling area. Getting here from Centrair airport is super convenient – just one direct bus stop, no need to transfer to the subway. Just a heads-up, make sure to check the bus schedule carefully. We missed our bus by literally a minute and even ran to the wrong exit. We watched it pull away right on time, not a second late. I was so out of breath from running but still couldn't make it – quite an unforgettable experience!

This was our second stay at the Wutong Hotel. Perhaps because it's in the city center, the room was quite small, with two 1.6-meter double beds and two bathrooms. It was a tight squeeze for a family of four. The cleanliness was good, the service was nice, and breakfast was decent. The best part is the excellent location, just a few hundred meters walk from the subway station. You can see Nagoya Tower from outside the hotel, and it's only a 10+ minute walk to Sakae for shopping. The communal bath is on the first floor and was quite clean. There are also coin-operated washing machines for 300 JPY/cycle and dryers.

The location is superb, right outside the station. The lobby offers souvenirs, and the silk postcards were especially lovely – I bought a few as gifts. The rooms were clean and tidy. The hot spring bath on the ground floor was very relaxing; the water is from a renowned local source, with more details available on-site. Highly recommend!

The ocean-view hot springs are truly a unique experience. Lying in the cypress-clad hot spring, I could feel the breath of the ocean, the cries of seagulls mingling with the sound of the tide, filling my ears with a three-dimensional soundscape. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the guest rooms made it possible to drift off to sleep. Late at night, when moonlight bathed the ocean, the view from the room was a breathtaking spectacle, the moonlight pouring down like water, the endless sea, the shimmering sponge reflecting the twinkling light of the lighthouse. The cuisine was all directly sourced from the hotel, the shrimp sashimi was as sweet and glutinous as agar-agar, and the grilled abalone was delicious. The staff were warm and attentive, their faces brimming with smiles, always ready to respond to any requests. I finally understood why the 'one-time encounter' service aesthetic is so ingrained in our DNA. I believe if you experience this once, you'll fall in love with the entire Ryugu Hotel and the sea at Ebisu Beach.