Hotels Near Mt. Washu Observation Deck in Kurashiki

My husband and I chose the Uno Hotel because we wanted easy access to the art islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Hotel is a 3 or 4 minute easy walk to Uno Port which is the gateway to those islands. And ferry ride only about 15 minutes one-way. We expected the art islands to be great but this is a new hotel so we took a chance. Wow, what a wonderful experience on every level; the room, hotel team, restaurant, and the food was exceptional. The Uno Hotel is also within a 1 minute walk to a building which houses Onsen (hot springs baths and spa) and a Japanese restaurant, which they also own. (We did not have time to explore those but heard great things.) I could rave about the restaurant in the hotel called “Bluno” for days….we enjoyed breakfasts and dinners there - each superb with great attention-to-detail. A special treat was meeting restaurant manager Mr. Aran Teruo Pascual. He was kind, professional and personally makes one want to return in addition to the food and contemporary bright setting. The front desk team is warm, welcoming and attentive. When making a reservation I noticed there are multiple hotels or inns that have the name “Uno” in it so my suggestion is that you note that it is the Uno Hotel. I recommend higher floor on the water side, the hotel is not on the water, but lovely view. We look forward to returning.

We stayed here for three nights and the location is great as you can walk to the Bihan historical area, as well as the JR station and Mitsue Outlet Mall which are around 750 m away. There are a myriad of eateries in the area, from izakaya to ramen, and a tonkatsu restaurant with a Michelin star. The hotel provides amenities such as yukata, dental and shaving kits. There is also a high tea with some sweets and some savouries. Breakfast is included in the price and you collect the boxes from the lobby. It was similar on all three days and included cold sandwiches and salads. If you want coffee you need to buy a hotel tumbler for 1000 yen, after which hot drinks are free flow. Staff were friendly, particularly the younger ones wearing the blue shirts, such as Ms Pek from Korea and the young Indian man. The exception was the female floor manager in black suit, who was effusive to locals but did not seem to know how to deal with foreigners. Overall, it was a good hotel stay.

The room feels quite spacious, but the view outside the window is average. There is a large bath on the 9th floor of the hotel, where you can take a bath to relieve fatigue after a day of walking. There are free popsicles to eat at night after taking a hot spring bath. There is a restaurant opposite the hotel, which tastes good. The hotel is about 800 meters away from Kurashiki Station on foot, about 10 minutes. This hotel is very cost-effective. Turn left when you leave the hotel and the road is opposite the Meikan district, which is very convenient for shopping and eating.

Great location. A block away from the tourist area but far enough away to be away from the noise. Restaurants and convenience stores are a couple-minute walk away. This is obviously a hotel designed in the 80s with the large tall lobby and all the room doors facing the open air. You have the glass elevator and those in the lobby can people watch going up and down. Yes, the furnishings are a tad dated but well-maintained. We were amazed at the size of the room. The size was more like North American size than Japanese size. The bathroom and closet area ALONE could be the same size as some business hotel rooms I've been to in Japan. The Internet was fast. No problems with Netflix. The amenities were decent. If you need anything more, you can replenish in the lobby. Our room package included breakfast. It was decent enough. (Separate review) We got the parking space right beside the front doors, make sure you inform the front desk of your license plate. They do monitor. While I doubt we will come back to Kurashiki if I were, we would choose this hotel again.

I stayed one night in a hurry for sightseeing after a business trip. It is located about 5 minutes on foot from Kurashiki Station, and the appearance is very beautiful. There are many izakayas behind the hotel where you can have a drink, so I thought it would be suitable for a business man traveling alone. The front desk of the hotel was on the 3rd floor, and at 18:00 on Thursday, businessmen waiting for check-in were lined up at the front desk. There are only two windows at the front desk, but there was not much waiting time because the three staff members were quick to respond. Since I had already paid in advance, I filled in the necessary information such as the address on the tablet and completed check-in in about 5 minutes. The room was still new, bright enough, and very clean. You can hear some noise in the aisle, but other than that, it was generally good. I didn't use the public bath and breakfast buffet, but both were very attractive, so I would like to use it when I go sightseeing next time.

There are few choices to apply with trains from travel companies and choose this one which was the cheapest. It is close to 3 ～ 5 minutes from the station. However, the entrance is not facing the main street and from the side road with many cars. There are a little stairs, so it may be a little inconvenient if you are a big luggage. Alcohol is installed in front of the elevator. 5 floor is the front desk. There is also a disinfectant at the front desk. The front desk was beautiful. It was a single room on the 9th floor, but it is still small. I often wanted a folded luggage locking place in the hotel. The chair was also large, so it was disturbing｡ The slippers are not disposable, and even if you ask the front desk, they are not disposable, so you should bring them. Other amenities are the type brought from the front desk. The minimum hanging and soap are in the room. Hair caps and cotton swabs come from below. Tea is also in the room. Only 1 bags. Tea and coffee are brought from below. There were many word of mouth that the water was difficult, but there was no difficulty. However, there was still an old smell. Then, it may be painful in midwinter that the water supply only comes out of the water and has to be pulled from the shower. As the word of mouth, there is only rinse in shampoo and body soap, so if you have a shampoo conditioner, you should bring it. And I thought it was unusual to be soap instead of hand soap. The towel is a foot swallow ＋ bath towel ＋ face towel, so I thought it would be good at the time when I had another hand. Because I wash my hands quite. The air conditioner was also available in the room. I thought I would like to have an air cleaner and disinfectant in the whole room in the present situation. In my case, I just sleep, so I don't inconvenience it so far, but I think it's not very rough if I want to relax in the room. It is near the station and is not far from the beauty district, so I think it is good for those who want to walk around. And if it is unfortunate and the next door is noisy, it is the worst. When I checked in, the next person was talking on the phone all the time and I heard it. The sound is quite right. It was okay because it was quiet at night. So it was not possible or not.

First of all, access to convenience stores, supermarkets, beauty districts and restaurants is very good from the station. The hotel is still new and the view at breakfast is also seasonal and weather-dependent, but it is very good. I'm glad that coffee and tea can be freely drunk in the lounge on the 11th floor from check-in to 24:00. There are 6 washing places in the public bath. So it might be a little crowded during the sightseeing season. I felt that there were few elevators for the number of rooms. The room is a little larger than a business hotel, but you can open a large suitcase and put it under the bed. I didn't feel narrow because I was.

가성비 좋아요~ 무엇보다 신축 호텔이여서 시설,청결도 좋고 넓적하여 아주 편했어요. 직원분들이 친절하고주변관광 정보도 많이 알려주어 너무 좋았어요! 호텔은 구라시키역에서 1분 거리. 백화점, 상점, 미관지구 도보가능한 거리. 호텔 주차장이 없지만 인근 주차장이 많아 불편함이 없었어요. 조식은 특별하게 계약카페에서 제공되는 식이어서 현지카페도 가고 길거리도 구경하고 좋은 경험이었어요. (로비에 베이글 커피정도는 있어요) 환경을 생각하여 객실 내 어메니티는 최소로 줄이고 칫솔이 필요하시면 카운터에서 달라고 하시면 되요. 다음에 또 간다면 재방분 할 의사 무조건 있습니다. Great deal! It was a brand new hotel. The facilities are modern and quite spacious for Japan. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located right next to Kurashiki station(1 minute walk). Department stores, shops and Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter are within walking distance. There is no parking lot in the hotel, but there were many parking lots nearby, so there was no inconvenience. Breakfast was specially provided at the contract cafe, so it was a great experience to go to the local cafe and to see the streets. Considering the environment, there are minimized amenity in your room. Of course you can ask for if you need a toothbrush etc. I was most comfortable and would certainly stay again.

The sound of cleaning, the opening and closing of the doors, the windows, the footsteps of the staff, and the conversation are quite unconsidered. Some guests stay in the guest room for consecutive nights, so I thought it was necessary to take more consideration. It was summer vacation and the passage Because of the straight structure, children dash. This also sounds quite in the guest room. I think it's difficult, but I'd appreciate it if I could take measures. I feel old in facilities such as TV, but it will be improved in the future. I hope that you will. Finally, the front desk 々 is very grateful for the quick, polite and kindness.

Because it is a love hotel, I think that many people go by car, but if you walk, it is about 20 minutes from the second niwase station by train from Okayama station. The room is a love hotel, but you can spend comfortably without a business hotel even if you stay alone. Depending on the room, the room I stayed this time is ”Kitty-chan” room, which is cute, has a large bath, and has a massage machine, so you can heal your body. Moreover, you can watch dramas and movies for free.