Shimoda Prince Hotel

This is a very old hotel, and the rooms are quite dated. There's no microwave. It takes over four hours to get here from Tokyo. The 4000 yen per person breakfast isn't worth it. The pool is tiny, really just for kids. They do have pet-friendly rooms and facilities. A Japanese girl named Nakajima at the front desk had a sour expression the whole time, no smile, and spoke so softly I couldn't hear her at all. I even helped her with my luggage, and she didn't say thank you or apologize. But she was all smiles with the Japanese guests. The other Southeast Asian staff members, however, were polite and enthusiastic.

The room was spacious and very clean, featuring both a bed and a tatami area. The hotel's hot spring was absolutely beautiful, offering direct views of the Pacific Ocean. They even have their own private beach! It's also super convenient, being very close to the famous 'Torii Gate' that everyone talks about. Highly recommend it!

Spacious room, great location, and excellent service. The hotel restaurant was also delicious. Thank you for the service during my stay. Shimoda town is incredibly relaxing and peaceful; I really loved it! ☺️

The room facilities are incredibly outdated!!! The power even went out right after I checked in... The desk lamp had terrible contact; if the rotary switch wasn't perfectly aligned, it wouldn't even turn on! This was the first time I've encountered a Japanese hotel using white light bulbs, which looked very cheap. They could really use an update on some of their equipment, like the mattress, pillows, and desk lamps. I also visited the hot spring; the view and location were nice, but there was only one indoor pool. The hairdryer was too weak; if you have a lot of hair, you'd need two hairdryers to get the job done. Considering all these issues, 3500 a night without breakfast is an absolute rip-off!

The room was spacious and quiet. The front desk staff spoke Japanese and English and were very friendly. The view was also great, with the ocean right outside the window. You could hear the sound of the waves with the window open, but it was well soundproofed when closed. It had two beds and a large tatami mat, which could fit two people, making it a room for four in total. There's free parking, and the hotel was clean. The shower and bedroom were separated, which was a nice touch. Very satisfied.

My favorite hotel this trip! It really gave off strong vacation vibes!

This hotel, at 3500 a night, has only one redeeming quality: its proximity to the sea, just a short walk away. Everything else is a drawback. This is hands down the worst value-for-money hotel I've ever stayed in. 1. There were ants in the room, on the table and sofa, despite keeping all food in the fridge. 2. You need reservations for the hotel's restaurants, except for the sushi place. However, when we tried to go to the sushi restaurant, we were told it was fully booked for a private event. There are no other restaurants near the hotel, and the supermarket closes around 8 PM, leaving us with only instant noodles. 3. The shuttle bus requires reservations and runs at very long intervals. 4. The hotel facilities are ancient; it feels like they haven't been renovated in decades. 5. There wasn't even any complimentary water in the room. I will never stay here again. It was terrible.