고쿠후역 (효고현) × 식사의 평가가 높은 호텔·료칸

A stylish hotel utilizing a historic building. The lounge offers exceptional financiers and cookies, highly recommended. A wide selection of alcoholic beverages is also available. However, the room specifications are somewhat limited, and while the water facilities are clean, they are minimal. Kinosaki is known for its public Onsen hopping, which I learned later. The best way to enjoy this accommodation might be to explore the local Onsen and sightseeing first, then relax in the lounge afterward.

I stayed here for business. It’s close to the station with convenient access, and I’d like to stay again.

This Accommodation was the main purpose of our trip. From the front desk, it’s a stylish space. There is a restroom and bath on the first floor, and a living room, kitchen, and bedroom on the second floor. When you enter the Room, the entryway is filled with a lovely aroma scent. The overall design—wood with gray, green, and navy tones—was very calming. The pillars, beams, and window glass make use of older materials while everything still feels beautifully designed! Thoughtful details like linen cloths, incredibly comfortable pajamas for sleeping, and delicious coffee were also outstanding. It seems difficult to cook elaborate meals in the kitchen, but you can prepare simple dishes. There is also a supermarket nearby. We went to a nearby Italian trattoria (Trattoria OB) on the first night, then made an easy meal on the second night and enjoyed wine at a relaxed pace. We had seen Reviews mentioning insects might appear, but perhaps because of the season we didn’t encounter any. You can also use the lounge at their affiliated Hotel “Toyooka 1925.” We used it three times; it wasn’t crowded and we could relax comfortably each time. “Toyooka 1925” is also a stylish space. We were able to spend slow time without using TV or internet—it was two very satisfying days for us.

We are deeply grateful to have enjoyed such high-quality service at an affordable price. When I took a closer look at the beautiful flowers arranged in the large vase, I was surprised to find they were fresh. Preparing pre-ground coffee and gyokuro tea in advance in the refrigerator, and even providing prior notice of local community announcements—your attention to detail made me think, “This must be truly professional work.” We also learned a lot from how you maintain just the right distance with guests, starting with your courteous greeting, “Thank you for choosing us.” I had assumed that only luxury Ryokan avoid using artificial flowers these days, but to offer this level of care even to ordinary guests like us—my sincere respect.

I stayed on Sunday. I have stayed at this Hotel before it became LiVEMAX, and the newly added bath was a great improvement. This time I visited by motorcycle, but there seem to be only a limited number of parking spaces on the property, so that may be the only drawback. Other than that, considering the price, it was a very good value stay. The smoking rooms were cheaper than the non-smoking rooms, so I chose a smoking room, but I didn’t notice any odor.