SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin vs Yamatoya Besso

Same City · Matsuyama Distance: 8.4km
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SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 6
Matsuyama
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Yamatoya Besso

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.2 142
Matsuyama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (104)
9.1 (442)
Booking.com
9.7 (78)
9.0 (226)
Expedia
9.2 (10)
9.6 (94)
Trip.com
9.6 (19)
9.2 (38)
Overall Average
8.9 (211)
9.2 (800)

Strengths & Weaknesses

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin Yamatoya Besso
Strengths Strengths
+ Tadao Ando's concrete architecture and artistic vibe impress many guests + Attentive and friendly staff service repeatedly mentioned
+ Attentive staff service and smooth English communication praised repeatedly + Fragrance and cleanliness of tatami rooms highly satisfied
+ Kaiseki meals and breakfast consistently delicious and refined + Relaxing public baths and room onsens commonly praised
+ Spacious rooms with sea/mountain views and private onsens provide relaxation + Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts lauded for taste and refinement
+ Post-bath beer and ice cream service memorable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Remote mountain location requires a car - Uphill location burdensome for some
- Outdoor pool seasonal and unavailable in winter - AC dust uncleaned complaints noted
- Some mention air conditioning noise as disruptive - Breakfast or public bath average per scattered reviews

Recommended For

Couples Friends Tadao Ando fans

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

Trip.com 10 Couple

Artistic hotel, great service and delicious food

Trip.com 10 Friends

Mountain view of Seto Inland Sea, Tadao Ando design, beautiful sunset

Expedia 10 Couple

Museum-turned hotel, beautiful with great service, wonderful onsen

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Amazing place, great room and food, friendly staff

Outdoor pool not open in winter

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Impressive hotel, huge rooms and views, professional service

Outdoor pool closed for season

Yamatoya Besso

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Quiet, friendly, clean. Kaiseki best, post-onsen ice cream and beer great

Agoda 10.0 Family with kids

Staff kind, clean, kaiseki delicious. Felt pampered

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Spacious, comfortable, empty baths, friendly staff, yukata nice

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Great Japanese hospitality, fragrant onsen water

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Private, clean, quiet, excellent kaiseki

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.4km

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