Takayama Ouan

TM

Trip.com Member

5/5Trip.com· 4 months ago

Stay was worth every penny. Hotel was located very close to train station and bus station so travelling to and out from it was convenient. Check in process was fast and easy to understand. They even had tea ready during checkinRoom was decently sized and very clean. I arrived during spring and the beds were so comfortable and warmThe highlight of the hotel has got to be the onsen. They have both private onsen that you can book for an hour and common onsen. If you go around midnight (the onsens are open till 1am), its completely empty and you can enjoy it all for yourself. Word of warning though, you can probably be seen if you're standing close to the edge of the public open air onsen so maybe dont do that (or do whatever floats your boat). After the onsen you can help yourself to free drinks and snacks They had beautiful sakura blossoms during that time, and a public foot bath that can be enjoyed by all. I loved my stay here and will definitely return if I have a chance.

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Adi dose

5/5Google· 2 months ago

The rooms are comfortable, and the staff provides excellent service. The hot springs offer beautiful views, with both private and public baths available. I loved the complimentary popsicles and the delicious, free late-night ramen. There is an on-site parking lot, but it uses a car elevator system, which makes retrieving your vehicle a bit inconvenient. Overall, it is definitely worth a visit!

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empathology

2/5Tripadvisor· 5 months ago

This odd hotel seems to be a hybid of Japanese and western - as though they are giving westerners a sample of a traditional Ryokan. It's close to the station but a 10+ minute walk from the old centre of this charming town. Walk in and beyond reception it's a no shoes policy that is strictly enforced. (Wheeled suitcases need to be rolled over a sticky mat to avoid dirt getting on the tatami mats used throughout). The rooms are fairly basic with a mattress (on a small frame) almost at floor level. The shower is a basic plastic affair with the wash-basin outside in the bedroom. Breakfast was reasonable (western & eastern catered for) though nothing to write home about. What they offer is a public and several private Onsen (hot tub) for guests. That might be something that appeals though I suspect if you're after that then you might want to go full-ryokan. Overall, it's not a place I would return to - it's just not western or Japanese and this peculair hybrid seems to let it down.

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Margaret Bentick

5/5Google· 4 months ago

Good location, station, shops and restaurants nearby, rooms could be bigger but it is ok. A traditional style of hotel, very clean. There are saunas and 4 Onsens available and there are 3 private and 1 public. They are separated into male and female. There is free tea and coffe available 24 hrs. Icecreams free on floor 13 where the onsens are located. Free pajamas, socks and toiletries etc. Staff are wonderful, polite and very hospitable.

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Zhuzhu Chen

3/5Google· 4 months ago

Nice hotel. Rooms are little bit dated but very comfortable bed. Too high price due to the onsen? Onsen is heavily chlorinated, I didnt enjoy that. May as well go to swimming pool. In future we think better to book normal hotel. This is not the onsen experience I was looking for. Parking was a hassle and is charged. Which wasnt clear upon booking. Location is great next to the station. We didnt have meals included. Too many people check in all at once extremely busy lobby and smelly because of all the people taking off their shoes.

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Legolas Greenleaf

3/5Google· 5 months ago

The hotel has a traditional Japanese style environment. It was very nice and comfortable, and everything was good. However, there were no staff on duty to monitor the onsen area. I saw a guest enter the onsen area fully clothed, which is not supposed to be allowed. This made me uncomfortable and might create a bad feeling for other guests. I hope the hotel can improve staff supervision in the onsen area and provide clearer etiquette instructions for international guests.

TM

Trip.com Member

5/5Trip.com· 4 months ago

Location of Takayama Ouan is good. Within walking distance to the train station, bus terminal to catch coaches for day trips, to Sanmachi and the Miyagawa Morning market. The twin bedded room we stayed in was spacious and well-equipped. The public onsen located on the 13th floor was well designed providing clients with a pleasant experience. The free ice cream available outside the onsen was an added bonus. The highlight of our stay was the daily breakfast buffet which offers a good spread of both local Japanese and Western menu items. Quality of the food is very good and will recommend to all to try it. The hotel reception staff are friendly and helpful. The practise of removing and storing your shoes at lockers on the ground floor and moving around the hotel only in socks (provided by hotel too) is quite an experience. This is my first stay at Takayama Ouan and certainly will be back!

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Feddo Meijer Wiersma

5/5Google· 5 months ago

Our favorite hotel on a 3-week trip. The onsen and the breakfast were excellent. The hotel provides all sorts of free amenities, like ice cream at the onsen, free ramen in the evening, etc. The rooms are tatami-style and futon but very comfortable. Staff was very kind. Location is close to the station which is always our preference with luggage. Short walk to the tourist areas and shopping and restaurants.