What a fabulous overnight stay, even in December chill. The Hiramatsu is low-key luxurious in the way Japanese culture espouses. Every single aspect is top-notch, yet understated. It is the quietest hotel we have ever stayed in, offering time for reflection and relaxation. The in-room onsen experience is like no other, being able to privately enjoy the healing hot soaks, especially towards the end of a very active trip. Muscle pains literally floated away! Both day ad night pajamas are provided, along with an abundance of toiletries and spa products for use in your room. The room's design (#201) is impeccable, offering a gorgoeus sea view and the opportunity to slide open and close the various doors so you can enjoy your bath with the fresh sea air or within the room. The sumptuous inclusive dinner was a treat, as was breakfast. The fact that the meals are included with the room price made this quite a value in current US dollars. A special thank you to Murato for accompanying us back to the train station on a busy Saturday. And to the chef for his kindness and departure treat. After this experience, we look forwrad to visiting other Hiramatsu's on...
Read moreHospitality and indulgence at Atami. It's almost impossible to fault this establishment. We stayed for 3 nights with our 12-year old daughter and the experience was remarkable and memorable. Pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail; the finesse and passion that goes into food preparation and the curated wine list. We where lucky to spend summer at the start of Hanabi season - brilliant firework display from a vantage point, about 5 minutes drive from the hotel. Transportation; seamlessly arranged, museum tickets and staff are always at hand with useful tips from the best sushi downtown to the scenic beaches nearby. The only thing I would recommend is for the hotel to offer pick up service from train station. ||||Otherwise, we left with beautiful memories and a bag full of freshly baked goodies and jam. Would love to return one day or try other...
Read moreThis was our third visit to Hiramatsu Atami and we will gladly go back again. We had one of the 2nd floor rooms which we like a they have more of a patio than the first floor. the Room is extremely well laid out with an amazing view of the Bay and Hatsushima. I think my wife must have used the onsen ten times during our one night stay. They call the food French and in our previous stays it was more of a traditional French style. This time the chef produced something that would be described as French Kaiseki…It was amazing with each dish tasty but so different from anything we have ever had before. We have stayed at a couple of other Hiramatsu resorts and this one is by far our favorite. Quite the bargain i would say for the high price you...
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