Hotels With Pools in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

The room was surprisingly spacious for Japan, which is a rare find! The small balcony offered a great view of Yokohama Cruise Terminal and the amusement park, really letting you soak in Yokohama's modern vibrancy. On a nice day, you could see the roller coaster at the amusement park running non-stop. All the attractions in the Minato Mirai area are within walking distance. Downstairs, there's a shopping mall and the Minato Mirai station, making transportation very convenient. The only downside is that a single trip to Yokohama Station on this line costs 200 yen, so going to places like Kamakura or Yokosuka will add a bit more to your travel expenses.

This is a very nice hot spring resort hotel. Finding it at this price during the New Year period is great value. The hotel is quite close to Carved Forest Station, or you can go to Gora; there's a free shuttle bus. If you're taking public transport, you can get off at Tenyu Station. The rooms are large, with balconies, a reasonable layout, separate wet and dry areas, and heating. The hotel itself has a hot spring. If you want to dine at the hotel, you need to make a reservation in advance. There are also restaurants nearby; I arrived quite late and had some yakiniku (grilled meat) nearby.

I chose this hotel because I was going to a concert at Zepp, and it was super convenient, just two blocks away. The room facilities were new and complete, and the hotel's decor maintained the consistently grand and comfortable style of Mitsui Garden. Although the breakfast didn't change much over two days, it was quite tasty. While the hotel isn't directly above a subway station, the surrounding area is very pleasant, which was perfect for me as I wanted to avoid crowded tourist spots. To get to Haneda Airport, you can take the Keikyu bus from the Westin; it's the easiest and most stress-free way. The fare is 1000 JPY per person, and you can pay with cash or an IC card on board, though the service isn't very frequent (surprisingly, the Mitsui Garden staff told me to go to Yokohama Station to catch a bus!). The weather in Yokohama wasn't great this trip, so it was a slight shame I couldn't see Mount Fuji from my room. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the hotel and would gladly choose it again in the future.

This time, I booked a hotel on Trip.com without any prior research, and I wasn't disappointed when I arrived. I opted for the 'one night, one meal' package, but in retrospect, 'one night, two meals' might have been more convenient. Getting there was easy, with convenient bus stops at Kowakien and Tenyu stations. The surroundings are lovely, and the cleanliness was up to par. The room even has a bathtub for a natural hot spring bath! It's real hot spring water, and they only charged a few dollars for two uses, which is very reasonable. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied.

The hotel's location is unbeatable, right next to Chinatown, making it incredibly convenient for dining. The beds in the rooms are quite large, unlike typical twin beds. Although the hotel is a bit old, the cleanliness is decent. However, on our last night, around 4 AM, a drunk Japanese guest tried to open our room door. While they didn't succeed, it genuinely scared us. We immediately reported it to housekeeping, asking them to check the surveillance cameras. Housekeeping initially said the cameras couldn't see that area. Since it was still early morning, we decided to address it again at check-out the next day. When we checked out, we raised the issue once more. The front desk assistant manager, a woman named Junko, handled our complaint very seriously. Her English was excellent. I insisted that the cameras be checked immediately. When we returned from dinner, she confirmed it was a drunk Japanese guest. Regardless of whether that's true or not, I appreciated her positive attitude. Everyone knows Japanese people enjoy drinking, and I just wanted to bring this to the hotel's attention, hoping they'll take incidents involving intoxicated guests trying to open random doors seriously to prevent them from happening again!

The hotel is a convenient 5-minute walk from Sakuragicho, making it easy to get around Yokohama on foot. Although the facilities are a bit dated, they are clean and complete. The room isn't small, the bedding is comfortable, and I appreciated being able to check in at 2 PM and check out at 12 PM the next day. I'd definitely choose this hotel again next time.

The curtains are not completely shading in the morning. It is easy to be awakened. The sauna or swimming have to bring your own swimsuit. I forgot to bring it. So if you rent it, you need money. The clerk can communicate in English. This can also be used for bathing facilities.

I originally planned to stay one night in Hakone, but after checking some guides, I realized there were so many attractions. So, I decided to book an extra night. Apparently, booking two separate nights doesn't guarantee you the same room. The front desk lady spent quite a while checking her computer to arrange a single room for me. Next time, I'll remember to book both nights at once. It might have been because of the Chinese New Year period when there are lots of guests checking in. Hakone is perfect for a one-night, two-meal stay. Since the attractions in Hakone are spread out, it's best to spend the day fully immersing yourself in sightseeing. If you get hungry at lunchtime, just grab some snacks to save time, and then enjoy the hot springs and buffet at the hotel in the morning and evening. The rooftop hot spring might use regular hot water, but it wasn't too crowded, and they had some toiletries and skincare products, so I just decided to wash up there instead of in my room.

Environment: The hotel is located in the mountains, the air is very fresh, the night is very quiet, there is a small river and a small waterfall next to it. The hotel is not far from Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi and other attractions. Service: The service is very thoughtful, breakfast is very rich, and you can also book lunch and dinner. Facilities: The overall decoration of the hotel is relatively new, and the room area is much larger than that of a hotel in Tokyo at the same price. The hotel's hot springs are indoor and outdoor, very clean, listening to the sound of the waterfall outside the hot springs is very pleasant.

I was very satisfied. It was my first time visiting Yokohama from Hokkaido. The scenery and the room were so beautiful, it was almost too luxurious for me. My trip to Yokohama was so enjoyable. I'll come again.