Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae vs Daibutsu Ryokan

Same City · Takaoka Distance: 0.6km

Overview

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Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.0 1,422
Takaoka
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Daibutsu Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.7 103
Takaoka
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (2,099)
9.0 (348)
Booking.com
7.5 (329)
9.2 (207)
Expedia
7.8 (246)
8.4 (40)
라쿠텐트래블
7.9 (67)
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Trip.com
8.6 (98)
9.1 (21)
Overall Average
8.0 (2,839)
8.7 (616)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Takaoka Ekimae Daibutsu Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Most reviews say it is only a 2-3 minute walk from the station, making travel very convenient + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in all reviews
+ Rooms are repeatedly praised as spacious and clean compared to typical Japanese hotels + Rooms are spacious, clean, with comfortable tatami atmosphere
+ Staff are described as kind and considerate in many reviews + Shared onsen and bathrooms always spotless and well-maintained
+ Good value breakfast and variety of amenities receive positive feedback + Right in front of Daibutsu statue, 10-min walk from station, convenient location
+ Solo travelers often find the space and quiet atmosphere sufficient and comfortable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention noise in lower-floor rooms - Corridors sometimes hot as mentioned in reviews
- Cigarette smell in smoking rooms and noise from the toilet next to the bed are noted - 11pm curfew noted sporadically
- Parking is charged separately and the space is considered narrow by some guests - Onsen small, inconvenient for multiple simultaneous users

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers

Recommended For

Traditional experience seekers Families Couples

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.6km

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