Washington Hotel Plaza Hida Takayama

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a very pleasant experience. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The overall atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. I would especially like to appreciate one of the Nepali staff members, Ms. Gurung. She was extremely polite, professional, and always ready to help with a warm smile.

We were very happy to have booked the Hida Takayama Washington Hotel. It was just across the Takayama Nohi Bus Center making travel to and from Nagoya very convenient. Since Takayama is just a small town, everything including the Takayama old town was within walking distance. The hotel was very clean and well maintained. Everything was spotless. The front desk staff were very courteous and speaks good English. That gave me a sigh of relief although it did not deter me from trying out my broken Japanese. The room amenities were very well thought of. Aside from the usuals they even have a clothes deodorizer. They also supplied us with a new set of towels on our second day even if we did not asked for them. The room was a good size for 3 people and with enough space for our bags. Worth also mentioning is that unlike other hotel chains, you can control and adjust the temperature of your room. We still want our room to be comfortably cool. I was not able to use the ensuite bathroom because I enjoyed the public bath so much, especially after a long walk. Given the chance to go back to Takayama, Washington hotel will be top of mind.

The public bath was quite big. We made a reservation for a queen-size bedroom, but at check-in, they gave us a room with two single beds. I had to speak with the receptionist to get the room we paid for.

This has to be the best hotel to stay in Takayama for new travellers who have never been to Takayama. The hotel is just opposite the train and bus station. Its unique artitecture make it impossible to miss. The hotel is old as it’s built in 1990s but it’s cozy. The onsen is comfortable and the local breakfast is definitely value for money and good to include. I also love the room with the old school buttons conventionally located. Bed is comfortable and heater works. It’s also not hard to find food and sourvenir shops as they are just below and around the neighbourhood. You can easily access fast food like McDonald or head to old town for traditional food. I will suggest you visit the 2nd street located near McDonald and the supermarket there as things are much cheaper. Overall I love my stay in Washington Takayama as a new traveller to the town.

The biggest advantages of this hotel are its reasonable price and excellent location. The room is spacious and clean. Having a large public bath makes it very convenient. I would recommend this hotel as a good value option for long-term stays.

Stayed one night here to attend the Takayama fall festival. Booked the room off Agoda and had some issues when arriving. On Agoda we booked 1 room for two people but when arriving at the hotel we got 2 single rooms with a single bed each. The staff were able to upgrade one of the rooms to a room with 2 single beds for a small fee. Not the hotels fault, however be wary if booking this hotel off Agoda. Otherwise, great location and amenities. Had a public bath house on the first floor.

We booked 2 non-smoking double rooms. When checking in, we were told there were only smoking rooms available. I obliged without complaints. But the smell was almost unbearable. After one night, I went to talk to the personnel : they told me again that there were no non-smoking rooms avaible. They then proposed us to pay MORE to have non-smoking rooms... and when I then complained that we booked non smoking rooms and we don't want to pay more for getting what we paid for, they told me I DID book smoking rooms! I left it as is and went to check my reservation to see if I was in the wrong here -> no mention whatsoever of smoking/non-smoking in the reservation. If you are a smoker, go for it. If not... beware Edit, in response to the establishment: I will trust your word when you say the reservation was for smoking rooms. I made the booking using Agoda, maybe they made the mistake. I did NOT book smoking rooms nor was I ever informed the rooms I booked were smoking ones. But even if it was Agoda's fault, what do I do now ? We still have to suffer the 3 nights in those rooms. The least you could have done was a commercial gesture. Even the smallest one would have ease the pain. Instead of that, you asked us more money to solve the issue.

The room was rather small and the cleanliness was average. The window could be opened, and there was a large public bath on the second floor of the hotel. Unfortunately, parking cost 1200 yen per night.

Out of the several different hotels we stayed during our trip to Japan, this was probably my least favorite hotel. But it may not be fair to compare this place with the other places we stayed at, especially since the other hotels are more expensive and possibly on a different tier. This hotel, Hida Takayama Washington Plaza Hotel, is located a short distance away from the train station. Upon entering, you go up the escalator to reach the front desk on your right (the elevator for hotel rooms is on your left). Similarly to other hotels, they will hold onto your luggage before checking-in and after checking-out. On this same level, possibly near the front desk, I found some free magazines that featured Takayama's local specialties. This was great to peruse to see if there was anything I wanted to buy as omiyage. The room itself felt a bit smaller, but was fitted with 3 beds (one bed for each of us). We were provided with some amenities, including a toothbrush, a toothpaste, slippers, and bathrobes. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was mostly why I wasn't too fond of this room. First, it is located on a step higher than the room floor so you have to be careful going in and out (this arrangement is a bit unusual, but not a problem). It is very compact with the toilet and bathtub in there so there is very little space to dry yourself off after a shower. The biggest thing I didn't like was that there was space at the bottom of the door and the floor. This means that if I used the bathroom, my parents would hear everything; and I don't want ANYONE to hear me tinkle or poop. Also the bathroom was opposite of where the beds were located; talk about awkwardness! Luckily, there's a TV right next to the bathroom so I just asked my parents to put the volume higher. If you're really private about your bathroom needs and staying with other people, you might want to reconsider this hotel. Otherwise, if you're on a budget, or just need a place to stay, this hotel would be great!