Shofuen — Hotel in Atami

They say the pick up needs to be prebooked but it really isn't necessary. The bus comes by Ajiro Station every 5/10 minutes around check in time.It's quite far from the station and there is nothing around the hotel, no stores or restaurants but there's no need to exit it anyway since food is all served. The hotel has a little convenience store for any last minute purchases. The secluded surroundings mean that it's very peaceful and there's a large garden with koi, plum trees and even early blooming sakura for you to get your hanami in.||||The entire hotel is a little worn for wear but the service was great. Because of the language barrier, they don't explain all of the amenities but it's easy to figure out. Yukatas are available for free near the onsens and you can wear them for as long as you stay. The food was surprisingly good and filling; even the breakfast was well presented though you don't have a choice in what they serve. They have one Chinese speaking staff for anyone who wishes to...

They say the pick up needs to be prebooked but it really isn't necessary. The bus comes by Ajiro Station every 5/10 minutes around check in time.It's quite far from the station and there is nothing around the hotel, no stores or restaurants but there's no need to exit it anyway since food is all served. The hotel has a little convenience store for any last minute purchases. The secluded surroundings mean that it's very peaceful and there's a large garden with koi, plum trees and even early blooming sakura for you to get your hanami in.||||The entire hotel is a little worn for wear but the service was great. Because of the language barrier, they don't explain all of the amenities but it's easy to figure out. Yukatas are available for free near the onsens and you can wear them for as long as you stay. The food was surprisingly good and filling; even the breakfast was well presented though you don't have a choice in what they serve. They have one Chinese speaking staff for anyone who wishes to...

Its our first time trying out an onsen living. The experience is good. No bed, just mattress on the floor for the number of people. I think we were given the family room as it was huge room. The place is very beautiful and slow pace. Good for relaxing.||||Room is equipped with one small air con wall unit but because the weather is cold, we don't mind it being small. We don't have much expectation for the room as it is our first time but we were impressed. ||||The toilet are separated from the wash basin and shower. There is no bath tub available in the room. Though there is a bathtub is our other room in the group. ||||Basic amenities is available such as toiletries, TV etc etc.||||Breakfast was great. I think Japanese really eat a lot during breakfast. ||||The place also housed a nice garden but sadly due to time, we are unable to venture into it. ||||Overall, a good feeling but we were disappointed as we spent very little time there. Surely we...