Kumamoto
Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel Review: A Coin Laundry in the Middle of a Kyushu Loop
A guest coin laundry at the midpoint of a Kyushu loop, from ¥5,800, by the Karashimacho tram stop. When it is worth the premium and when it is not.
Hotel Review
Kyoto
The Westin Miyako Kyoto: The Only Kyoto Marriott With a Club Lounge
From Y30,776 for two, a fifth of the Ritz-Carlton. The Westin Club lounge, Kasui-en's 1959 Murano annex, and a 2-min walk from Keage Exit 2.
Rusutsu
The Westin Rusutsu Resort Review: Marriott Bonvoy on the Snow
Westin Rusutsu Resort review: a rare Marriott Bonvoy ski-in/ski-out hotel in Japan. Rooms, renovation, onsen, dining and Bonvoy perks explained.
Tomamu
Tomamu The Tower vs Risonare: Which Hoshino Hotel to Book
Tomamu The Tower vs Risonare Tomamu: room sizes, dining access, prices and firsthand New Year stay notes to pick the right Hoshino Resorts hotel.