Daibutsu Ryokan vs Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae Daibutsu Ryokan vs Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae
Same City · Takaoka
Distance: 0.6km
Overview
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Daibutsu Ryokan
Daibutsu Ryokan
★★
2-Star
8.7
103 reviews
Takaoka
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae
Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae
★★★
3-Star
8.0
1,422 reviews
Takaoka
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Daibutsu Ryokan Daibutsu Ryokan | Smile Hotel Tak... Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Daibutsu Ryokan Daibutsu Ryokan | Smile Hotel Tak... Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(348)
|
8.0
(2,099)
|
| Booking.com |
9.2
(207)
|
7.5
(329)
|
| Expedia |
8.4
(40)
|
7.8
(246)
|
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
-
|
7.9
(67)
|
| Trip.com |
9.1
(21)
|
8.6
(98)
|
| Overall Average |
8.7
(616)
|
8.0
(2,839)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Daibutsu Ryokan Daibutsu Ryokan | Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in all reviews | + Most reviews say it is only a 2-3 minute walk from the station, making travel very convenient |
| + Rooms are spacious, clean, with comfortable tatami atmosphere | + Rooms are repeatedly praised as spacious and clean compared to typical Japanese hotels |
| + Shared onsen and bathrooms always spotless and well-maintained | + Staff are described as kind and considerate in many reviews |
| + Right in front of Daibutsu statue, 10-min walk from station, convenient location | + Good value breakfast and variety of amenities receive positive feedback |
| + Solo travelers often find the space and quiet atmosphere sufficient and comfortable | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Corridors sometimes hot as mentioned in reviews | - Some reviews mention noise in lower-floor rooms |
| - 11pm curfew noted sporadically | - Cigarette smell in smoking rooms and noise from the toilet next to the bed are noted |
| - Onsen small, inconvenient for multiple simultaneous users | - Parking is charged separately and the space is considered narrow by some guests |
Recommended For
Traditional experience seekers
Families
Couples
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Business travelers
|
Guest Reviews
Daibutsu Ryokan
Daibutsu Ryokan
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Beautiful real Japanese lifestyle experience, owners kind and clean
Trip.com
9.5
Couple
Spotlessly clean, attentive staff, authentic Japanese vibe
Booking.com
9.2
Family
Spacious tatami room, clean bath, friendly owners, next to Daibutsu
11pm curfew
Agoda
10.0
Family
Friendly owners, clean well-maintained traditional ryokan, great kaiseki
Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae
Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae
Agoda
9.6
Group traveler
Staff were very kind, breakfast was delicious, and pillow selection was convenient
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Right next to the station, clean room, and helpful staff
Booking.com
3.6
2-minute walk to station, clean room, kind staff
Toilet next to the bed caused some noise
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.6km
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