Kurofune Hotel

Please note there is no shower in standard room we had to pay $30 per person per day to upgrade to room with shower. Shower wasnt hot and it took over 10 minutes to get to warm. They should specify this on booking platform. Very old run down hotel with a creepy vibe. Good if you looking into historic landmark. Coin Laundry extremely expensive , costing us $30 for one cycle wash and dry. Room really nice and but because we paid for upgrade. Location right on the bay, free parking. Everything else including ice , you have to pay.

We took the room with the side view and the private onsen. It was better than heaven and the price is really affordable. I strongly recommend this hotel. The only drawback is that yo cannot stay forever in that hotel but that is life. I would like to thank the front desk staff who have done the best to welcome us even if we do not speak Japanese.

The food and the view are great. Their facilities need some love… I think it’s expensive for what you get, but most ryokans in Izu are more expensive 🤷‍♀️

There's a bit of history. The large suite room is large, comfortable and hygienic. It is fully equipped, and the best thing is the large window in the room. The view is okay. Of course, it is best to enjoy the independent hot spring in the room, but the price is really expensive because it does not include breakfast and dinner. The room may be newly renovated so it's relatively fresh and clean, but other places really need to be renovated. The fish tank in the lobby has an unpleasant smell. The staff's service attitude is very good and they are very helpful.

I'm deeply grateful for meeting Miss Yang (楊さん), the exceptionally helpful front desk staff at the hotel. My stay was brief, just one night on May 17th, coinciding with the Black Ship Festival. Regrettably, the fireworks display was postponed to the following evening due to unfavorable weather conditions. Miss Yang went above and beyond to assist me by contacting the omakase restaurant regarding their cancellation policy. However, I am unable to extend my stay due to the reservation in Yokohama the next day, I missed witnessing the event. Despite missing the fireworks, her gesture of providing a complimentary dish as part of my dinner served as a thoughtful consolation. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for her kindness and professionalism. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to bid farewell as I needed to rush to catch the bus on my departure day. I hope this review reaches you and wish you a wonderful time in Japan ：）

The room was expensive yet does not even come with a shower. Bed sheet has blood stains. Ordered large ice bucket but sent us the small ice bucket. When we paid they charged us the large bucket amount. It’s ok because we were rushing for train and cannot wait for them to re calculate the cost. Service was good and staff was attentive especially the Chinese hotel staff. They send the poor China staff who was intern to change the bedsheet with stain alone. Where are the Japanese senior staff who are supposed to be responsible for this stain on bedsheet?

Went for one day onsen but it was much smaller than expected (specially for the price)

This was my second time staying. Lovely accommodation, great buffet style dining, and perfect location right in front of the black ship bay cruise. Definitely recommend visiting this hotel if you happen to be in Shimoda.