Saio-no-Miya: A Dream Inn of Imperial Romance Nestled in Ise

My elderly mother, my daughter, and I stayed for two nights.I looked for a package with an in-room bath and in-room dining so my mother, who has difficulty walking, could relax.On our second day of sightseeing in Ise, we could return to the room depending on how my mother was feeling, or my daughter and I could go out while she rested. This flexibility helped us make the most of our time.True to its name, Saiou no Miya offers plenty of thoughtful touches for women of all ages, from choosing a yukata after check-in (the high-quality fabrics and beautiful, vibrant colors and patterns made this so exciting) to the massage chair in the room (which we could enjoy as much as we liked in complete privacy).The amenities were extensive and environmentally conscious. I was surprised by the bamboo-handled toothbrushes.There were enough bath towels and hand towels to use fresh ones after every bath.The meals were served in tiered boxes, allowing us to savor small portions of beautifully presented, luxurious dishes.Along with Matsusaka beef sukiyaki, there were plenty of premium ingredients, including fresh sashimi, spiny lobster, and abalone.The menu changed between the first and second nights, and I was amazed that my mother, who usually eats very little, finished almost everything.This trip was also to celebrate my mother's birthday, but I accidentally forgot to select the birthday option when booking. When I mentioned this to the staff member attending our room, they promptly arranged a commemorative photo and calendar for us.Every member of staff was kind.As we got into the car to leave, the staff member seeing us off held an umbrella over us in the rain and kept waving until our car was out of sight. It was such a heartwarming farewell.The wonderful service throughout made our stay in Ise truly memorable.We would love to stay here again.

This was my third stay.The friendly service from the young staff and the baths (especially the open-air hot spring at Sen no Mori) were wonderful, with excellent water quality.I also appreciated the complimentary drink service at dinner.