Komeya Hotel

I usually stay around Lake Kawaguchi when traveling, but this time I spent one night in Kofu. This is the Hotel I used to think “What a lovely exterior” when commuting during my junior high and high school days. It’s such a long-established place that just about every local knows it.The calm lobby has the dignity of over 100 years of history, and it feels wonderfully relaxing. I was also very satisfied with the spacious Room. I was impressed by how spotless everything was and how well it was maintained.The bath on a different floor is small, but full of charm and really lovely. Soaking in the cute pot bath was soothing, and it kept me warm afterward—an excellent Onsen.For dinner we had Chinese cuisine at “Ran-en,” which is also famous for its great food. It lived up to expectations. The service was attentive, and I understood why it’s so highly rated.After dinner, we stopped by the lounge bar. The young bartender’s service was sincere and thoughtful—so much so that even I, who don’t usually drink much, ended up ordering a glass. Thank you for looking up the recipe and making a cocktail that wasn’t on the menu.With acquisitions of Hotels progressing in Yamanashi these days, this is exactly the kind of Hotel I hope will keep going strong. I’ll be back again at year-end.

Given the great value, I didn’t expect much, but it was close to Kofu Station and the interior was lovely—overall, an excellent stay. The grand, stately lobby was especially impressive; it even seemed to be hosting a wedding.