The Hamilton Ureshino

とろとろのお湯、美味しい食事、気持ちのいいお部屋、スタッフさんの笑顔、とても癒されたひとときでした。朝食の飲み物コーナーにスパークリングワインが冷えているのを見つけ、さらに幸せな気持ちになりました。

連泊しましたが、2日目の朝食は内容を変えてくださっていて、さりげない気配りをかんじました。何よりも温泉の泉質が最高で、建物の何とも言えない雰囲気、所所に感じるほのかなよい香りなど、何回でも行きたくなる宿。一人旅には持ってこいのやど。 浴室内の掃除をもう少し念入りにして欲しい

The Hamilton is a unique fusion of British Stately Home turned Inn, and Japanese hot spring spa. It sits on the steep side of a hill, making the entry challenging for those with mobility limitations. Once inside, however, the building is fitted with ramps and an elevator. Staff are alert for arrivals, come to the parking lot to help position the car and bring your luggage inside. Check-in takes place seated in elegant chairs in the parlour, with a choice of juice or sparkling wine to refresh you from your journey. The staff takes the necessary information and explains the options before escorting you to your room while carrying your bags. Everything in the hotel is retro style, including the plumbing (except the modern elevator). Rooms are spacious with large comfortable beds and a generous sofa. The only complaint I had was the height of the beds, which were actually much lower than normal, making it a little difficult to get up if (like me) you're over a certain age. Breakfast was included in the room charge. Rather than the usual hotel buffet, this is a sit-down affair in a spacious room reminiscent of an English college refectory. It features several removes, including fruit, yoghurt, soup, eggs, meats, fish, and breads. It could easily be mistaken for an English manorial guest house, except that everything is in Japanese, with optional yukata for one's appearance in the dining hall. (Due to health issues, we did not visit the hot springs, of which there are two.)