4-Star Hotels in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

"The hotel is brand new and very conveniently located near Omicho Market. However, since we were driving, the hotel's contracted parking lot was a bit inconvenient. There's no spot at the hotel to temporarily unload luggage. If you drive directly to the designated parking lot, it's a bit of a long walk (uphill). I wouldn't recommend it for those with young children or the elderly if you're all going to look for parking together."

"I stayed for one nights. The front desk staff and the restaurant staff were all very friendly and made for a very comfortable stay. They also gave me detailed information about recommended restaurants in the area. The large public bath was also very spacious, and from the open-air bath I could see the mountain stream through the trees. The sound of the water and the clear air were truly soothing. I expect the cold weather will continue in Yamanaka Onsen for the foreseeable future, so please take care of yourselves, and I hope all the staff members take good care of themselves."

"Great location, very close to the station and surprisingly quiet. However, there was a strong BBQ smell in the hotel hallway, likely from the yakiniku restaurant downstairs. It actually smelled quite good! We even ended up eating there. My clothes definitely smelled of grilled meat afterward. I didn't take any photos of the hotel itself, but it had a rather artistic vibe to it."

"Quite good, although I can say that rooms here are REALLY small. But central location and price are quite good. The only downside is that reception workers (at least one guy there) can be not very welcoming, and what's weird that this guy don't even speak a basic English - which is objectively a professional incompetence when you work in hospitality industry in the center of a city with quite lots of tourists, was quite surprising."

"The instructions for using the large public bath should be clearer for foreigners (or explained verbally during check-in). I saw foreigners using their phones in the women's bath and a child wearing a diaper directly in the bath, which was a bit unpleasant. However, the complimentary drinks were a great bonus. Overall, I found my stay very comfortable."

"An impeccable hotel, excellent in every aspect. However, the hotel name sign was on Kanazawa papyrus, so we braved the heavy snow and wandered at the door for a long time and couldn't find it. We didn't know where the Kanazawa Ethnographic Hotel came from on Ctrip. . ."

"This hotel was the best one throughout our trip. Having visited Kanazawa before, I knew all their hotels are basically on the same street, making the location extremely convenient for attractions and well-situated. So, I didn't choose the usual hotel but picked this one which seemed like a good value for money. And the check-in experience was absolutely perfect. It's been a while since I've experienced Japanese-style service, and their service here was quite good. Although it's not a traditional ryokan 'okami' service (where they unpack your bags), all their staff members were incredibly polite and enthusiastic. The hotel is directly opposite Oyama Shrine, and you can walk through to Gyokusen-en Garden. We spent about 20 minutes exploring it in the morning. However, one thing to note is that linen changes and bathroom cleaning are subject to an additional charge. This might be something to consider for longer stays, but since we were only there for two days, it wasn't an issue. We booked a room with some basic kitchen utensils, so we were able to buy ingredients from the supermarket and make sukiyaki, which helped us balance our diet during the trip. The hotel is also very close to Omicho Market, making it convenient to buy fresh seafood and other groceries. For those on a shorter trip, cooking might not be necessary. Also, the hotel is quite new, and the room wasn't small, so it was very comfortable."