Senomoto Kogen Hotel

The hotel offers a beautiful room with a great view, outdoor onsen with a stunning view of Mt. Aso, and a buffet with many choices. Guests can also enjoy star gazing and a kid-friendly buffet.

The hotel offers a good dinner buffet with free flow of drinks and a decent buffet breakfast. However, some guests found the quality and choice of food at the buffet dinner somewhat disappointing.

The staff are great, very helpful, and fluent in English. However, some guests noted that the staff tended to pay more attention to local Japanese tourists and that there is room for improvement in this area.

The hotel provides a large room with a nice size, an outdoor onsen with an amazing view, and an indoor bath with a great view. However, guests should be aware that the room with a view is only available in the West Wing and that check-out at 10:00 AM is very tight for a vacation hotel.

The high season is in June, offering a beautiful view and fresh air. However, guests should be aware that Wednesday may not be the best day to visit the area as many shops are closed.

Guests recommend requesting rooms in the new wing for a more comfortable and modern experience, as the old wing may not meet expectations.

Several guests suggest that having a car is highly beneficial for reaching the hotel due to its location.

To secure a balcony view seat during breakfast, it is advised to arrive early.

Guests recommend making dinner reservations in advance to ensure availability, as instant noodles were the only option left for some guests.

Take advantage of the outdoor bath for magnificent stargazing, as it is a highlight of the hotel experience.

The hotel tends to host tour groups, which can lead to occasional noise and crowded facilities, so guests should be prepared for this.

As there are limited dining choices in the area, guests may want to explore nearby restaurants or plan meals in advance.

Guests appreciate the free flow of drinks during the buffet dinner, making use of this offering is recommended.

Some guests noted that arriving early for the buffet is advisable to ensure the availability of hot and fresh food.

The hotel staff are praised for their helpfulness, so guests should not hesitate to seek assistance when needed.