Nippondaira Hotel has always inspired guests to share their experiences and we are most honored to share them with you. An American, John Houlahan works in scientific and executive management positions in the private and government sector and he is currently stationed in Japan. He has left positive and encouraging remarks about our hotel as below.
The hotel is secluded atop a hill and 30 min taxi ride from train station. The location provides a break from the city hustle and some much-needed tranquility. The staff greeted me upon arrival and the English-speaking front desk employee made check in efficient and easy. I arrived at night and after check in we enjoyed a night time drink at the top floor bar. Fantastic view of Shizuoka city and harbor lights. The hotel grounds were lite up in a tasteful manner.
My room was modern and well laid out with an area for doing business, a small table for coffee. The bathroom was big and provisioned with soap, toiletries and various hair and shower products. Very comfortable bed. Room lighting was controlled next to the bed with English labels so I could control the on off for all the lights from the bed. A nice touch. My room was on the 4th floor and from the walk out balcony I had a spectacular view of the city lights. Morning revealed the fantastic view of the city, port and surrounding mountains through the floor to ceiling window. Fuji san dominates view. The morning was cloudy so I only saw bottom half of Fuji san but it was still impressive. As an American I appreciated that the room came with single serve drip coffee for my morning cup of joe.
The hotel breakfast buffet has a wide selection of traditional Japanese dishes and local specialty items such as Shirasu, the tiny white fish. I eat Shirasu with rice, a little daicon radish and a splash of soy sauce. Delicious. After breakfast we strolled the pathway through the manicured lawn and grounds. We checked out of the hotel and headed to the Nippondaria zoo for the day. Nippondaria hotel was a great place to stay. All the staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was perfect and the view memorable.