I stayed for one night on March 29. I chose March because it was just before the spiny lobster fishing ban.
This time I booked a luxurious spa Plan, so it was pricey, but it was absolutely worth the cost.
The cuisine, spa, Onsen, Room Facilities, and service were all top-tier.
As expected from HIRAMATSU, every dish was delicious. The dish made with the spiny lobster head felt a bit heavy for me, but everything else was perfect. The spiny lobster bisque at breakfast was outstanding. The bread and butter at both dinner and breakfast were also excellent.
The spa was wonderful—comparable to the Mandarin Hotel’s spa.
The Onsen and Room Facilities were also superb; there is nothing to complain about.
Service from the manager, head chef, staff, and spa team was flawless.
I’d like to return next year during abalone season.
I recommend avoiding weekends at the end of March. That’s when F1 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying and the race are held at Suzuka, so Nagoya Station gets extremely crowded and nearby roads are heavily congested. On top of that, Ise Jingu Naiku Shrine was also packed due to a yokozuna dedication sumo event—but I consider it a good experience overall.