THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS 熱海

What a fabulous overnight stay, even in December chill. The Hiramatsu is low-key luxurious in the way Japanese culture espouses. Every single aspect is top-notch, yet understated. It is the quietest hotel we have ever stayed in, offering time for reflection and relaxation. The in-room onsen experience is like no other, being able to privately enjoy the healing hot soaks, especially towards the end of a very active trip. Muscle pains literally floated away! Both day ad night pajamas are provided, along with an abundance of toiletries and spa products for use in your room. The room's design (#201) is impeccable, offering a gorgoeus sea view and the opportunity to slide open and close the various doors so you can enjoy your bath with the fresh sea air or within the room. The sumptuous inclusive dinner was a treat, as was breakfast. The fact that the meals are included with the room price made this quite a value in current US dollars. A special thank you to Murato for accompanying us back to the train station on a busy Saturday. And to the chef for his kindness and departure treat. After this experience, we look forwrad to visiting other Hiramatsu's on future trips.

Amazing Italian-Spanish-French kaiseki-style dinner in a quiet, peaceful setting. Perfect for a relaxing getaway

I join the other guests who have praised this resort for the impeccable service, the beautiful locale, the great cuisine, and the large and lovely hot spring rooms. This is basically a first class restaurant with 13 suites attached. The onsen room is Japanese, the evening meal is continental and you have a choice of either western or Japanese meal for breakfast.||We were apparently the only westerners on the evening we were there and that was surprising because never has a 150,000 yen per night tariff been cheaper for those paying in dollars or Euros. I think a thousand dollars for two at this facility is a bargain when the two meals alone would cost $500. Highly recommended.

First rate service, attentive staff. Hotel is interesting mixture of west and east. Elevator, modern furniture and some Japanese elements. Luxury rooms with in-room onsen and stunning ocean view. ||Nice small dining room with nice setup and great view. First class French cuisine with local ingredients.||I know that resort is run by French restaurant but I would prefer more Japanese style cuisine. Definitely excellent first class hotel. You just have to decide what you are looking for - modern hotel or traditional ryokan.

We stayed over weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday. This boutique ryokan is perched on hill side secluded location overlooking the bay and Hatsushima Island. Most appreciate the excellent and warm service of manager Arai, Ito who attended us and other staff members. We had an unforgettable culinary journey of French Japanese fusion and traditional Japanese from Chef de Cuisine Miura. Very nicely appointed and spacious room. Watching sun rise and star gazing while in private onzen was blissful. A truly memorable stay. We will surely visit again.

One of the best hotels I have experienced in the world by far. From the food, room and service, every single one of them was flawless. In addition to the private in room onsen and excellent view, this hotel has everything to offer. Thank you to all the staffs in the hotel for making my parents and my experience a special one

Yoshi, who attended to my wife and I, made sure all our needs were made. He went out of his way to address all our needs. Chef de Cuisine Katsuya Miura prepared some wonderful meals for us during our stay. Dining at the hotel was like dining in a 1 Michelin Star restaurant. Rooms were well designed and spacious. And bathroom amenities were first class. Compliments to an excellent team of service staff!

Hospitality and indulgence at Atami. It's almost impossible to fault this establishment. We stayed for 3 nights with our 12-year old daughter and the experience was remarkable and memorable. Pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail; the finesse and passion that goes into food preparation and the curated wine list. We where lucky to spend summer at the start of Hanabi season - brilliant firework display from a vantage point, about 5 minutes drive from the hotel. Transportation; seamlessly arranged, museum tickets and staff are always at hand with useful tips from the best sushi downtown to the scenic beaches nearby. The only thing I would recommend is for the hotel to offer pick up service from train station. ||||Otherwise, we left with beautiful memories and a bag full of freshly baked goodies and jam. Would love to return one day or try other hiramatsu resorts.

Stunning spot. Mayumi Aria was such a welcoming host - she saw to absolutely every detail... and more. The room on the third level has a stunning interior and a natural hot spring tub and n the back patio (private) overlooking the Pacific. The resort (the hotel is way too intimate for that term) is impeccable in every detail. Stay here if you can.

It is a beautiful place to visit with a fabulous French dinner and breakfast included. Not your typical Onsen ryokan. If you are looking for a traditional Japanese inn, avoid this place. For a private relaxing atmosphere with excellent French, this is the place to visit.