Hotel Matsushima Taikanso

I have stayed here several times, and the Facility, meals, and the staff’s service are excellent. The shuttle bus drivers are also very kind, and the frequent service is greatly appreciated. One request for improvement: I made a Reservation for the same Room type as last year, but although it was still in Shōinkaku, last year it was in a newer building while this year it was in a different one. Even on the official website it appears to be booked under the same category, so I would appreciate an option to specify and reserve the newer building I stayed in last year. We look forward to staying again next summer.

I stayed for one night with my mother during the Obon holidays.\nWe had a twin Room with an ocean view, and from our 5th-floor Room we could see across Matsushima Bay—it was truly impressive.\nIt happened to be the day of a fireworks display, and we were able to watch it from our Room.\nThe Room was described as on the small side, but even with two adults and our suitcases opened, it wasn’t a problem at all.\nThe Japanese/Western/Chinese buffet was excellent—the shrimp in the chili shrimp dish were large and springy. Sashimi, tempura, crab, desserts…everything was delicious.\nThe ramen at the end was served in a coffee-cup-sized bowl, which made it an easy portion to enjoy.\nThere was also a wide variety of desserts such as fruit and cakes.\nBreakfast also had plenty of options and tasted great; the seafood rice porridge in particular was hearty with lots of ingredients and very flavorful.\nI was surprised by how wonderfully thick and chewy the Zao yogurt was.\nThe Hotel itself feels like an older building, but there are USB ports by the bed area, so I could tell they’ve been renovating thoughtfully in small ways.\nThe bath facilities were also great—an open-air bath with a wonderful sense of openness overlooking Matsushima felt amazing.\nWhen sightseeing in Matsushima, being able to leave luggage at partner shops affiliated with the Hotel is also a very helpful service.\nThis was my first time visiting Matsushima, and it became a wonderful memory including both the sightseeing spots and the Hotel. Thank you very much.