taterkin
Google
Unfortunately, my experience with this Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa was disappointing. Despite booking well in advance (November 2024), my reservation was automatically cancelled (April 2025) due to an alleged issue with credit card pre-authorization—without any prior contact or opportunity to resolve the payment issue. I did not receive any notification that would have allowed me to update my card details or clarify the situation.||This approach does not reflect a partnership with the guest and raises concerns about the fairness of their practices. It gives the impression that the hotel can claim a payment problem at any time in order to cancel a reservation and force the guest to rebook at a much higher rate. Such actions create unnecessary suspicion and discourage trust in the property.||I would strongly suggest that, in the future, the hotel allows guests the opportunity to re-authorize or update their card details before cancelling a reservation. This would be a much more honest and transparent approach, fostering trust and a positive relationship with guests.||As a result of this experience, I was forced to book my stay elsewhere, hoping for a more professional and customer-friendly approach.