Grandvirio Hotel Tamba Sasayama Wakura

I visited Sasayama for the first time on a weekday near the end of cherry blossom season.It’s a new Hotel, very clean, and I had a comfortable stay.I worked up a sweat in the Onsen, and the beer afterward was amazing!For dinner, since there were few guests using the restaurant, it wasn’t a half-buffet. Instead, they served a variety of dishes one by one, and the hot items were brought out piping hot. There was a mix of Japanese, Western, and Chinese options such as wild boar pasta and twice-cooked pork with spring cabbage. I enjoyed seasonal ingredients and local specialties until I was completely full. The final dessert portion was more than I could finish.The staff at the restaurant and front desk were very kind and welcoming. Even though I was traveling alone, it turned into a relaxing and enjoyable trip.When I got home in high spirits, I realized I had left something behind at the Hotel. When I contacted them, they responded immediately and it arrived safely.Thank you very much for all your help—I truly appreciate it.Thanks to all of your staff, I had a wonderful stay, and next time I’d like to visit again when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

The Hotel had just opened and was very clean. There were welcome drinks and refreshments after the bath, so we never had to worry about drinks. They also provided samue loungewear and yukata, and the amenities even included socks. We could choose our pillow, and there was a basket for taking items to the bath—very thoughtful touches. Dinner was a buffet with timed seating, but we could relax and the food was delicious. The opening service meat dish tasted great. I expected something like a slightly upgraded Business Hotel, but I was very satisfied overall. The only disappointment was that the large public bath had just one large tub.