Toba International Hotel Shiojitei

Pearl Aurora onsen is a unique proposition. Service was top notch. Love the extra effort on toasting marshmallows in the evening.

Calm . Clean and friendly staff

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Thanks to all Shojitei staffs for your wonderful hospitality, we had a truly fantastic stay. We stayed for two nights, booking dinner at different restaurants each day. On our first night, the chef kindly offered to change part of our second night's menu free of charge because there was some overlap. Both meals were exquisite, featuring dishes made with fresh local ingredients and prepared with superb culinary skills. Your warm hospitality made our dinners even more special. Our room was absolutely wonderful, with a private open-air bath and a balcony overlooking the Japanese garden. During our stay, we were able to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax to our heart's content.

It's a minor point, but our room was directly below the restaurant, so we could hear people dragging chairs inside. I'd like to add three points, because I saw many international guests at the hotel. - The yukata selection service should also be offered to men. Yukata is one of the Japanese traditional clothes. I believe many guests enjoy choosing what to wear for a special hotel stay, regardless of gender. - Public bath cleaning staff should be gender-equal. I found it strange that women cleaning the men's bathroom during business hours. It may not have been a problem in the past, but nowadays men feel uncomfortable with women in the changing room.

It was our first time visiting Ise, and I could not make up my mind on where to stay. I decided on Toba because it seems "central" enough to the places we want to visit, such as Ise Jingu Geku, Ise Jingu Naiku, and Mikimoto Pearl Island. Shiojitei was a perfect hotel for the start of our trip. It is a small hotel and did not feel crowded, which we prefer. Meals were served in a private dining room, which was a lovely surprise. The overall experience felt personal. We loved it! The marshmallow BBQ at night was a nice touch. We had fun seeing who could roast the perfect marshmallow. The toiletries are top-range, and the Pearl Aurora Bath onsen made your skin glow, shining like pearls.

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