A delightful hotel experience in Shikoku
It happened to be my friend's birthday, and she's a big fan of Tadao Ando, so we stayed at this hotel and another one on Naoshima designed by Ando during our Shikoku trip.
I must say, the service at this hotel was exceptional. Judging from the room description, it seems to be managed by a professional team that operates hotels and restaurants throughout Japan.
The experience was excellent. First, the hotel staff were incredibly kind and gentle, and their English was the best we encountered during the entire trip. Given the current trend in the Japanese hotel industry of hiring Southeast Asian staff to save costs, the staff here were all Japanese. Especially during dinner, a professional sommelier provided detailed explanations of the wines and dishes, and also engaged in cultural discussions with guests, making us feel truly at home.
The hotel's selection of items, such as tableware and shoes, is handcrafted by local artisans, showcasing a level of detail unlike that of typical hotels.
The only minor flaw was an empty beer bottle left unattended next to the refrigerator in the mini-bar.
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