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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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
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…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off 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…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
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…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
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…
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 Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
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…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
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…
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…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
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…
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…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
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…
Located in the heart of Kinosaki Onsen, Nishimuraya Honkan is the premier luxury ryokan of Kinosaki. All rooms are traditional Japanese-style with private bath and toilet. Hot springs with open-air baths and a large Japanese garden are among the facilities guests can enjoy. Guests will also receive a free pass to the public baths of Kinosaki Onsen. There is free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.
Authentic Japanese Rooms
From tatami mat floors, to sliding paper window doors, to wooden terraces with spectacular garden views, the guest rooms of Nishimuraya Honkan will surround you with a rich and traditional Japanese atmosphere.Your time in Japan demands nothingless than the finest, most authentic environment.
Four Seasons of Beauty
The gardens of Nishimuraya Honkan allow guests to experience the kaleidoscope of variation that Japans four seasons bring. Guest rooms were designed with as much thought given to the outside as the inside.
Whether it is the elegant cherry blossoms of spring, the gentle breezes off the Sea of Japan in the summer, the colorful leaves of autmun, or the delicate snows of winter, you are sure to discover a wealth of natural beauty in Kinosaki Onsen.
The Hiratakan Annex
Built in 1960 and designed by the master sukiya-style architect Masaya Hirata, the Hiratakan Annex building is the latest addition to Nishimuraya Honkan.
The sophisticated and original architecture will lead you to see why the Hiratakan is sometimes referred to as the ryokan inside a ryokan.
Sukiya-style Architecture
A legendary Japanese architectural style, sukiya is the style Japanese tea houses are often built in. The image many visitors to Japan have of Japanese architecture is influenced heavily by the suikya style.
What is “sukiya”?
Japanese architecture has a long and varied history, with many different styles and influences, but sukiya represents the essence of what many visitors consider to be traditional Japanese building design: an empahsis on natural materials, relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail.
Sukiya started as an architectural style for tea houses. It developed both with and as a contrast to the shoin style of architecture, borrowing many features such as tatami mat floors, ante rooms, and the use of small alcoves used to display art (tokonoma). Sukiya emphasizes simplicity and nature over ornament.
Architectural Surprise & Simple Beauty
Beautifully simple, yet wonderfully detailed. Wether it is the unique design characteristics of each room, the amazing sense of privateness the room construction and layout brings, or the totally different views of the garden one can experience simply by looking from different angles or heights, the Hiratakan is full of many wonderful surprises.
JAPANESE GARDENS
In the center courtyard of Nishimuraya Honkan sits a lush Japanese garden. Many of the rooms of Nishimuraya look out onto the garden of tall ancient pine trees, moss covered stone statues, intricately trimmed bushes, and gentle ponds full of koi fish.
Access points allow direct access for those who wish to take a stroll through the beautiful greenery. Guests staying in the Hiratakan annex enjoy a separate garden and the Hatsune and Asuka rooms have private gardens.
Lobby Lounge Seigetsuro
A unique mixture of old European furnitue and Japanese-style architecture, lobby lounge Seigetsutro is great place to relax with a cup of coffee or tea and read or enjoy the view of the garden. Wifi is also available in the lobby area.
Museum
Over 150 years have passed since the founding of Nishimuraya Honkan, and over the years we have built up an impressive collection of photopgraphs, paintings and artificats of the past from Nishimuraya, Kinosaki Onsen, and Japan itself. With two levels to explore, you are bound to find something that catches your eye!
Private Spa & Relaxation Salon
Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
Upgrade your relaxing time in Kinosaki Onsen with a private spa session or a relaxing aroma therapy treatment at our sister property, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. Just a short walk or complimentary shuttle ride separates you from the ultimate in private leisure and comfort!
Private Spa in the Forest
Open air spas with stunning views of a mountain forest are available for your private enjoyment. Perfect for couples or families who want to enjoy an open air bathing experience without the group being divided by gender.
Relaxation Salon Fuka
Unwind and relieve all of your stresses with a massage and aroma therapy course at Relaxation Salon Fuka. The salon itself resembles the interiror of a luxurious villa, allowing you to feel at total ease as you enjoy your relaxation course.
The Seven Hot Springs of Kinosaki Onsen
For over 1,400 years, Kinosaki has been known throughout Japan as a hot spring town. Putting on yukata (light cotton kimono) and visiting each hot spring – each with its own unique style – has become a storied tradition of visitors to Kinosaki. Guests of Nishimuraya Honkan enjoy free access to all of the public onsen of Kinosaki.
Culinary Perfection
The center of any stay at a ryokan is the food.
The culinary artisans of Nishimuraya have been serving Japanese-style kaiseki (course) dinners for over 150 years. Kinosaki is famous for its mouth watering Matsuba crab and savory Tajima beef, the origin of the famous Kobe beef.
There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying dish after dish of wonderfully delicious Japanese food after an evening at the hot springs. Your time in Japan could not be better spent!
What is a Kaiseki?
A multi course meal of various Japanese foods that is similar to haute cuisine.
There are many varied dishes presented in an artistic fashion. Served in the privacy of your room, a kaiseki meal is like no other Japanese meal you have ever experienced.
Personal, elaborate, varied, and most importantly, incredibly delicious!
Head Chef
After a long and famed career in traditional Japanese cuisine and restaurants, Etsunobu Takahashi joined Nishimuraya Honkan as its head chef in 2000. In 2005 he assumed the further role of general head chef after taking over the head chef responsibilities for Honkan’s sister property, Nishimuraya Shogetsutei.
Chef Takahashi has carried on his culinary achievements while at Nishimuraya, recently collaborating with Michelin chef Herve Busset in France in 2011 and producing Japan Airline’s domestic first class menu in 2012.
Spring Cuisine
The blooming sakura along Kiyamachi street heralds the coming of spring and a season of fresh tastes from both the sea and land; spring menus are among the most varied and colorful. From splendid sashimi selections, to bamboo shoot dishes, and of course Tajima beef… spring is a time to discover tastes as well as breathtaking scenery.
Summer Cuisine
With the year half way complete, summer is a time to sit back and relax a bit. Your taste buds, however, will continue to get a workout. Close proximity to the Sea of Japan blesses Kinosaki Onsen with a year round supply of fresh seafoods and nothing says summer more than ample helpings of Tajima beef. Indulge yourself with a festival of food before strolling out into the cool summer evenings in a yukata to enjoy the nightly fireworks of Kinosaki. Truly a summer to remember!
Autumn Cuisine
The changing of the leaves creates an ocean of colors in the mountain forests that surround Kinosaki. The Japanese have a saying, “an appetite for fall” which expresses the excitement and anticipation for the many varied tastes and ingredients which are available in autumn. From Matsutake mushrooms to red snow crabs, there is a treasure trove of tastes to explore when you visit Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen.
Winter Cuisine
In Kinosaki Onsen, winter time means one thing: Matsuba crab, the local name for male snow crab from the Sea of Japan, caught from early November until late March. Brought in fresh daily from the local ports, our winter menus feature Matsuba crab served in a variety of styles such as sashimi, boiled, grilled, and hot pot. Winter snows, steamy onsens, fluffy crab and juicy Tajima beef… the winter season is the pinnacle of enjoyment and relaxation.
Private Spas & Relaxation Salon
Guest of Honkan have access (separate reservation & fee required) to the private spa and relaxation salon facilities of our sister property, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei, located just a short walk or free shuttle ride away.We can reserve for you in advance, just contact us for availability and rates.
Relaxation Salon Fuka
A variety of courses are available including aroma treatment and massage. Relieve all your stresses and add a new touch to your relaxing time in Kinosaki Onsen.
