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Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Royal Mansour Marrakech
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Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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Laucala Island Fiji
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Bawah Reserve
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
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Gyokutei is an inn located on a hill in Hakone Yumoto. Where the Sukumo River, which flows through the town of Hakone Yumoto, joins the Haya River,
The valley created by the flow of the Sukumo River is on the way to the old Hakone Highway.
From the ryokan, you can see Hakone Yumoto Town and Tonomine over there, as well as Hakone Sotowayama. You can overlook the ancient highway of Hakone leading to Lake Ashi and Mt. Yusaka, which has the Yuzaka road that runs through the Kamakura old road.
There are 8 Japanese-style rooms. It is separated from the courtyard. In addition, the baths in all guest rooms are hot springs. The hot spring is a privately-sourced sodium-chloride / sulfate hot spring, and is known as a hot spring for beautiful skin.
Hakone Yumoto is 90 minutes by romance car from Shinjuku. Gyokutei is about a 10-minute walk from this Hakone Yumoto station.
It takes about 8 minutes by bus from the hot spring inn association in front of Hakone Yumoto Station, which is a very convenient location for transportation. It is in a quiet environment like a deep mountain.
Next to the entrance of our garden, there is a large crape myrtle tree that is over 100 years old, and flowers continue to bloom during the hot summer.
In the windy shade of green, the crimson color is vivid and welcomes you.
The indoor bath in the guest room draws hot water directly from the source. Please sweat comfortably in the hot spring and relax slowly. We will continue to maintain the good traditions of Japan and devote ourselves to the spirit of hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you to our garden.
Rooms
Gyokutei was named as an inn with a “beautiful garden like a ball”. There are eight separate rooms surrounding the pond in a quiet garden that makes the most of the pristine nature. You can enjoy the trees and Japanese flowers that are rich in the four seasons from any room.
Each of the eight rooms has a different view of the garden. You can feel the changing seasons such as cherry blossoms and bamboo grove in spring, hydrangea and pertussis in summer, maple in autumn, and plum and peach in winter. Guests can relax as if they were returning to their nostalgic home.
The guest rooms are spacious and are used by a wide range of people, from two people to families and small groups. In addition, the bath in the guest room also draws hot spring water, so you can enjoy the hot spring to your heart’s content whenever you want in private.
Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious time while feeling the birdsong and the wind blowing through the trees in the wet green of the room. For dinner, we will carry seasonal kaiseki dishes one by one in your room according to the progress of your meal. Dining tables and chairs and mobile beds are also available.
Food
We serve freshly prepared dishes that shine the chef’s spirit with the traditional taste of Gyokutei. The dishes that are brought to your room at the timing of your meal are seasoned with the original taste of the ingredients. Please enjoy freshly made with a special vessel.
We carry each item one by one and put it out of the room so that you can enjoy the taste of each of the four seasons. It is a menu that uses seasonal kaiseki dishes with fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and delicacies.
We will prepare dishes for special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and birthdays with ingredients carefully selected by the chef. This requires a reservation.
The chef carefully handcrafts the tradition of Japanese food one by one. Odawara’s specialty “Maruu” kamaboko, shakuri tofu, seasonal grilled fish, etc. are nutritionally balanced and body-friendly menus.
In particular, tamagoyaki made with Isehara’s Jakujaku egg has a slightly sweet and gentle taste. You can enjoy the freshly made food in your room.
Bath
The quality of the spring is sodium chloride / sulfate hot spring, and it is a hot spring with a pH of 8.4 for beautiful skin. The amount of hot water is abundant and it is also used as a spa therapy.
The hot springs, which you can use while looking at the mountains outside the window at dusk or early morning and feeling the warmth of cypress, will heal your tiredness from the core.
The Kinden has a hut-shaped ceiling, and during the cherry blossom season, the scattered cherry blossom petals float on the hot water, which is a pleasure only during the cherry blossom season.
Ginden is a bath made of Izu stone. Although it is a stone, it does not make you feel cold, and the Izu stone in the bathtub, which is filled with hot water, has a thicker green. You can relax on the terrace overlooking the mountains, re-enter the hot springs, and enjoy the hot springs.
The baths in all guest rooms are fed directly from the source, and when you press the hot spring switch, the hot springs at around 57 ° C always come out.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you add water to adjust the temperature to an appropriate level, or cool it to an appropriate temperature for several hours after bathing in a hot spring, it will be effective for neuralgia and muscle aches.
You can experience a hot spring with a rich effect that also has a beautiful skin effect. Each guest room has a different cypress and stone bath. Enjoy the hot springs to your heart’s content at any time.
After enjoying the hot springs, you can use aromatherapy treatments that further enhance blood circulation and metabolism by synergistic effects with the hot springs. Reservations are required, so if you wish, please contact us in advance to apply.
Location
The Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station to Gyokutei, but there is a steep slope because it is located on a hill.
From Yumoto Station, go through the shopping street, turn left at Takidori Onsenkyo, cross Yasakabashi, and If you walk straight on a steep slope for about 30 meters, you will see the front entrance and the gate pillar of Gyokutei on your right.
