Smile Hotel Utsunomiya Nishiguchi Ekimae vs Spa Resort Livemax

Same City · Utsunomiya Distance: 13.2km
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Smile Hotel Utsunomiya Nishiguchi Ekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 3,494
Utsunomiya
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Spa Resort Livemax

★★★ 3-Star
6.9 895
Utsunomiya
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (4,099)
7.0 (1,080)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,271)
7.0 (100)
Expedia
8.6 (420)
7.4 (157)
Trip.com
8.7 (54)
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Overall Average
8.6 (5,844)
6.9 (1,337)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Utsunomiya Nishiguchi Ekimae Spa Resort Livemax
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeatedly note the convenience of being a 3-5 minute walk from Utsunomiya Station west exit + Rooms are spacious and suite-style, great for families or groups, as many reviews note
+ Clean rooms and bathrooms are praised across multiple sites + Onsen water from room bath tap with strong jets is relaxing, repeated in reviews
+ 1st floor direct connection to 7-11 makes shopping easy, as mentioned often + Washer-dryer and mini-kitchen useful for long stays, per guest feedback
+ Staff friendliness and good service are commonly highlighted + Free parking convenient for drivers, mentioned in reviews
+ Great value with easy access to nearby restaurants and shops
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms are small, hard to open suitcases, as noted in several reviews - Spa, restaurant, and other facilities closed, not matching expectations
- No on-site parking or extra fees for nearby lots, repeated complaints - Dust, stains, and cigarette smell in rooms complained about repeatedly
- Cleaning not daily, like after 3 nights, mentioned - Front desk often unmanned late night or mornings, per reviews

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Couples

Recommended For

Families Long-term business travelers Drivers

Guest Reviews

Smile Hotel Utsunomiya Nishiguchi Ekimae

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Clean room, strategic location 4-5min to station, quiet

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great value, near station, 7-11 connected, towel change available

Expedia 10.0

Clean room and facilities, 7-11 downstairs convenient

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Clean, 7-11 convenient, 3min to station good access

Booking.com 8.0

Near station, clean, friendly staff

English via cards

Spa Resort Livemax

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Jet bath and restaurant were great. Want to stay again.

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Room spacious with amenities.

Kitchen lacks utensils.

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Spacious, clean, onsen bath and washer convenient.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Room onsen surprising and spacious/convenient.

Cigarette smell may bother.

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Good room size.

Restaurant and spa closed.

Location Comparison

Distance: 13.2km

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