Aso Hotel

The room temperature in the lobby and dining room was cold, and although we had informed them of this on the first day, the dinner was still cold, which was disappointing. The heating in the room also seemed weak. The hot spring water is free-flowing from the source, but on the other hand, it becomes lukewarm when it is brought up to the 7th floor, so it was indeed lukewarm. The food seemed a little sparse on the first day, but was plentiful on the second day. However, the heat in the pot was weak, so it was difficult to cook the food. Outside the dining room, there was a lounge corner where drinks, alcohol, and snacks were free, which was convenient and appreciated. There was a fireplace in the lobby, which created a nice atmosphere.

Although it does show signs of age in places, it appears to have been nicely renovated. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dinner features local dishes such as red beef, and portions are modest. The lounge offers all-you-can-eat soft drinks, alcohol, and sweets, which is great. After dinner, there are also Jersey ice cream, pudding, and zenzai. However, the air conditioning in the building was not very effective, and it was very cold... Some people were even wearing down jackets in the restaurant. The large public bath and open-air bath were also quite lukewarm, and I think it would have been more comfortable if they had been a little warmer.