Residence Hotel Takayama Station — Hotel in Takayama

Stayed here for 3 nights with my wife and daughter in two separate rooms. The room size is certainly larger than most hotels of this category in Japan. Quite well laid out in terms of separation of areas for laundry, kitchen, toilet, bathroom + shower, and basin. An internal door closes off the bedroom from the kitchen, laundry etc. Wardrobe is quite huge. Fridge is quite big. Not a bar fridge. Useful if you planned to cook a lot during your stay. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary appliances and utensils. Hotel requests that you wash all your dishes. Washing machine is huge too with all the bells and whistles of a smart machine. Thoughtful provisions: Dimmable ceiling lights with changeable colour from daylight to cool white and warmwhite via remote control.Daily supply of yukata and bedroom slippers. Daily supply of bottled water in the fridge. Daily supply of laundry detergent and softener. Daily supply of tea bags and coffee powder. More can be self collected at the reception. Big bottles of branded quality liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, face and hand wash, and body lotion. Disposable shaver, comb, cotton buds, etc available for self collection in the lobby.Hanger dryers in the balcony. Toilet bowl comes with Japanese standard of features. Separate bins for combustible, plastic and discarded food. And umbrellas for loan.Suggestions for improvement:Bedside lamps will be very useful. Towel rail or hooks should be provided outside the bathroom. The one and only tiny towel rail is in the shower area and it gets wet.The black spot at the ground entrance to the lift looks like a chewing gum stucked there for a long time. I am sure it can be easily removed. The lift carpet could be better fitted.Overall: This is a small but a great serviced apartment hotel which is located right next to the bus andl train station that can transport you anywhere. It is clean and well maintained. Staff are very friendly and helpful, even though they communicate mainly...

5/5 Stars - Excellent Stay at Takayama Hotel Station"I recently stayed at Takayama Hotel Station and had a fantastic experience! The hotel exceeded my expectations in every way.Pros:1. Modern and spotlessly clean rooms2. Friendly and helpful staff3. Convenient location, walking distance to JR Station4. Stunning train views from the room5. Spacious bathroom, perfect for relaxation6. Room: Spacious, perfect for relaxing and unpacking; ample space to open big luggage, no clutter7. Surrounded by food stalls, convenience stores, and bus stops for effortless exploration8. Adjacent to bus station and shopping options9. Walking distance to halal hida beef, morning market10. Convenient bus access downstairs to: Gattan go bicycle, Shirawago11. Fully-equipped big kitchen for self-catering12. Washing machine cum dryer for laundry convenience13. Daily top-up of washing soap pods14. Separate toilet for added privacy15. Balcony with sliding door: soundproof and perfect for relaxation16. Hotel stored our luggage and food by 3rd party delivery before our date of arrival.Cons:1. Only 1 lift available, potentially causing delays during peak periodsTips for Future Guests:1. Explore the surrounding food stalls and convenience stores.2. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to JR Station and bus stops. Behind your hotel.3. Utilize the kitchen facilities for a home-cooked meal4.Pre-check-in luggage and food drop-off available: hotel will hold items until your arrivalAdditional details to consider:- Check-in time: 3 pmWill I...

We stayed here as it was next to the coach station and we had a few day trips planned- the room size is superb and it was lovely having a washing machine in the room. We did not have as many amenities as other hotels we stayed at however we would stay again. ||The Good: |- Location|- Room size |- They have a sister hotel a 10 min walk away with an onsen (bath house) and a gym which is free for guests to use. |- You can leave your luggage in reception pre and post check out l.|- They have additional items you can borrow including hair straighteners and curlers. ||Needs improvement: |- Cutlery and crockery - considering our room could sleep 4 there was only two of everything in the kitchen area. ||Sister hotels onsen / bath house: |- You ask the hotel for a ticket which you give in at the sister hotels reception.|- Make sure you collect a robe from by the lifts on the ground floor.|- They have a lovely range of shampoos and conditioners available including the most popular social media options. This was how I discovered my new favourite option. |- There are three baths (two outside) plus a sauna. |- They have a relaxation area with a vending machine which has drinks and snacks (including alcoholic ones). |- The gym is your typical hotel gym - small and basic but a good range of equipment in terms of weights and machines that you can get a...