THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA

The hotel was closed to the Takayama Old Town and train station only 10 minute walk. Breakfast was great; it was not a buffet which is better. The room was spacious. They offered 24/7 coffee and tea there is an espresso machine at the lobby. We really enjoy espresso 3 times a day. We highly recommended this hotel to anyone. We would love to come to visit again.

Huge room. Friendly staff. Private onsen. Good location.

I was a little disappointed with this hotel after reading very positive reviews. The decor felt a little dated and in need of a refresh, lots of black walls which made it feel dingy, and I could only open the window in my room by 1cm. Didn’t see anyone else in the hotel at the same time as us, so it lacked atmosphere - only other sound was the music playing in reception. For cheaper prices, other hotels which I had considered booking were in a much nicer area (in the old town), and had onsen which could be used free of charge - walked past whilst walking round the nice areas of Takayama and regretted my decision. The onsen required a payment of 2000 yen per person which I had not realised. Overall disappointed for the price, compared to many other hotels we stayed on our 3 week trip in Japan (many for a cheaper price) this had less facilities, a less appealing location, and no nice touches such as welcome drink, bottles of water in the room.

こじんまりとしていて、落ち着いていました。 朝食付きで美味しいスープ、スムージー、パンなど満足です。貸切予約の檜風呂も木の香りがとてもよく、ゆったりとした時間を過ごせました！

Lovely hotel, great location, everything we needed, super friendly staff and a bonus of free tea and coffee in the common area which was a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend

This is a wonderful small boutique hotel w everything you need. A very good light breakfast included w excellent espresso coffee machine 24 hrs a day. Super comfortable beds and pillows. Washing machine and dryers for guests to use. But best of all the nicest staff you’ll find. Always smiling & ready to help. Thank you MACHIYA for a great rest in Takayama.

It’s situated just minutes from Takayama train station and minutes of walking to the old town. Very convenient. There’s no elevator for second floor stay so besr in mind if you have large luggages. A little disappointment when booked with free breakfast but was told not available during our stay. But overall a happy stay here.

When booking I thought over $200 a night was a bit high, but I loved the look of the rooms and hotel and location. When we got there our room was on the 2nd floor, so you must carry it up and down the stairs (though the staff does that for you) We are early risers and finding anything open before 10am is near impossible, even coffee shops, so we took advantage of the espresso machine and the tea bar they had available for the guests in the lobby! Take out cups, in room cups and reusable cups. They also had a water machine, so we refilled our water bottles everyday. Most of the eateries close between 230-5pm, and bars tend to not open until 5pm or later. We are definitely afternoon pau hana drinkers, so after walking around all day and then not finding a place to sit and drink, they offer beer and sake options for sale in the lobby. The prices were only 100yen more than what we saw around town. So cocktail hour was a daily occurrence in the lobby, which gave us time to get to know Mr Makino better! He was so helpful with sharing his favorite sake, so we didnt have to visit every sake shop and try all the sakes, and he helped us by phoning in a dinner reservation for us. Machiya Hotel also has a laundry room. The washer cost 400yen and the dryer was free. I brought laundry sheets but they actually had laundry soap there for guest to use! All the staff were so professional and polite. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to visiting other Machiya H

Super nice hotel!! The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. They also have a nice bath to rent out for 2000yen/person. It was all so perfect!

I would definitely recommend this hotel - the service is impeccable, the rooms are 5 star standard, and breakfast (additional charge) was well worthwhile in relaxing lobby. We booked the Hinoki Private Bath which was exceptional. This hotel is within walking distance to main attractions and local restaurants. Staff are exceptional, friendly, and English speaking. Book early as is smaller hotel. We will be return guests!

The staff were very nice but the room was just ok. We expected a bit more „boutique style“ and higher quality furniture for the price and missed the regular breakfast more than we thought we would. The carpet should be replaced in some parts of the hotel.

I recently booked this hotel last week. Staff were helpful but that is where the positives end. Upon arriving to my room I was not comfortable with the conditions as the mattress and sheets.

房間寬敞舒適、整齊清潔，職員親切友善，房內能看到一個園景花園，剛巧碰上落雪，非常美麗。

Absolute perfection for our family of 4, e en better than the pics! There is a grocery store around the corner and an adorable kitchen with everything you need to make a light meal. The huge bathtub will soothe your.soul. The master bed is quite comfy. Great temperature control. Immaculate! One of the best places I've ever stayed. Tip: Use Hato Taxi to get around. They are very responsive to emails and competitively priced. http://www.hato-taxi.jp/sp/english/

Great location and very neat!!!

The hotel is nice if a little tired our room was small and both as we had expected.

청결하고 친절합니다. 기차역과도 멀지 않아 좋았습니다

Et skønt og stilrent hotel. Indretningen er både smagfuld og hyggelig, og hotellet har en varm og afslappet atmosfære, som man ikke finder på de store kædehoteller. Værelset var super fint indrettet med virkelig gode senge, rent og pænt. Der var også dejlig kaffe på værelset. I lobbyen er der fri adgang til kaffe og te, og det er et hyggeligt sted at slappe af – her ligger også forskellige rejsebøger, som man kan lade sig inspirere af. Virkelig lækker morgenmad. Man vælger mellem flere slags som serveres. Jeg fik lækker yoghurt med granola, smoothie og panini med grøntsager. Alt i alt et lækkert boutiquehotel, som jeg varmt kan anbefale, hvis du vil bo komfortabelt og med stil i Takayama.

Staff were very accommodating and kind. There was a major train delay that got us in very late and the staff was understanding. Everything was clean and the rooms were very spacious. The hotel was located conveniently from the train station to the different sightseeing areas - all in comfortably walkable distance. We would definitely stay here again - highly recommend.

Very friendly and welcoming boutique hotel. Beds were excellent. Breakfast was very nice - it was prepared freshly and delivered to your table. Very homely sitting area. Very soacious room but a bit tired.

Beware of Room 202 We were pleased to leave this hotel after three nights of broken sleep. The air conditioning units for the front building are below the external wall of Room 202 (twin, futon beds) and the noise of these units reverberates through the futon/pillow all night long. The friendly hotel staff were apologetic but well aware of the issue. We were unable to shift rooms as the hotel was fully booked. This would have been fantastic hotel to stay at otherwise. Do not recommend this hotel.

Nice staff but room just too small and badly laid out to be comfortable for 2 people. No natural light. Not a nice vibe. Left a day early as it was depressing. Of course no refund as it was booked on Expedia.

Beautiful warm property overlooking the running river. Highly recommend.

Huge room. Friendly staff. Private onsen. Good location.

The Machiya Hotel was one of our favorite places to stay during our trip. We appreciated the kindness of the staff and the homey feel of the common areas. The rooms here modern, well designed and had everything we needed. It was so nice to be able to quietly sip tea and the provided sweets after a long day of exploring. Thank you for a lovely visit to Takayama!

I was a little disappointed with this hotel after reading very positive reviews. The decor felt a little dated and in need of a refresh, lots of black walls which made it feel dingy, and I could only open the window in my room by 1cm. Didn’t see anyone else in the hotel at the same time as us, so it lacked atmosphere - only other sound was the music playing in reception. For cheaper prices, other hotels which I had considered booking were in a much nicer area (in the old town), and had onsen which could be used free of charge - walked past whilst walking round the nice areas of Takayama and regretted my decision. The onsen required a payment of 2000 yen per person which I had not realised. Overall disappointed for the price, compared to many other hotels we stayed on our 3 week trip in Japan (many for a cheaper price) this had less facilities, a less appealing location, and no nice touches such as welcome drink, bottles of water in the room.

The property was great for our quick trip to Takayama. We booked the quad room with garden terrace/view. It was beautiful. In addition, the staff was exceptionally helpful, providing insight on restaurants and sites.

The hotel is nice if a little tired our room was small and both as we had expected.

Room was surprisingly spacious and pretty. Convenient - walking distance to Takayama station and Nohi Bus and to touristy spots too. Loved our stay

Very friendly and welcoming boutique hotel. Beds were excellent. Breakfast was very nice - it was prepared freshly and delivered to your table. Very homely sitting area. Very soacious room but a bit tired.

Staff were amazing, super cute boutique hotel. Takayama is very walkable so you’ll be good anywhere but the quality of this hotel really stood out.

Room was great but check-in was confusing

Excellent customer service and location.

Beautiful, comfortable property in a great location. We loved that it allowed us to combine the flexibility of a hotel with the charm of staying in a more traditional property with tatami rooms. Breakfast consisted of a panini or croissant, salad and smoothie, and was delicious both days even if it didn't offer any choice. Coffee and tea available all day, and the locally sourced green tea was amazing. The friendly, helpful staff helped us forward our luggage to our next location.

Takayama is a city that is recently overrun with tourists and, understandably, the locals have mixed feelings about it. The staff at Machiya Hotel were uniformly genuine, friendly and helpful. The property itself is lovely too, and they've done a good job converting it into a hotel.

Wonderful hotel in the style of a traditional Japanese inn with all the modern conveniences. Very centrally located, and the staff is incredible, especially Yuka. We loved Takayama, and would not hesitate to stay here in the future

Great room, friendly staff

Staff were very accommodating and kind. There was a major train delay that got us in very late and the staff was understanding. Everything was clean and the rooms were very spacious. The hotel was located conveniently from the train station to the different sightseeing areas - all in comfortably walkable distance. We would definitely stay here again - highly recommend.

When booking I thought over $200 a night was a bit high, but I loved the look of the rooms and hotel and location. When we got there our room was on the 2nd floor, so you must carry it up and down the stairs (though the staff does that for you) We are early risers and finding anything open before 10am is near impossible, even coffee shops, so we took advantage of the espresso machine and the tea bar they had available for the guests in the lobby! Take out cups, in room cups and reusable cups. They also had a water machine, so we refilled our water bottles everyday. Most of the eateries close between 230-5pm, and bars tend to not open until 5pm or later. We are definitely afternoon pau hana drinkers, so after walking around all day and then not finding a place to sit and drink, they offer beer and sake options for sale in the lobby. The prices were only 100yen more than what we saw around town. So cocktail hour was a daily occurrence in the lobby, which gave us time to get to know Mr Makino better! He was so helpful with sharing his favorite sake, so we didnt have to visit every sake shop and try all the sakes, and he helped us by phoning in a dinner reservation for us. Machiya Hotel also has a laundry room. The washer cost 400yen and the dryer was free. I brought laundry sheets but they actually had laundry soap there for guest to use! All the staff were so professional and polite. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to visiting other Machiya H

I would definitely recommend this hotel - the service is impeccable, the rooms are 5 star standard, and breakfast (additional charge) was well worthwhile in relaxing lobby. We booked the Hinoki Private Bath which was exceptional. This hotel is within walking distance to main attractions and local restaurants. Staff are exceptional, friendly, and English speaking. Book early as is smaller hotel. We will be return guests!

I appreciated the excellent and elegant breakfast. Also the pubaìlic bath. The hotel is not in the most attractive area but minutes wlaking from the old town.

Huge room. Friendly staff. Private onsen. Good location.

古い町並みから少し距離はあるが、周辺の散策ができたため良かった。部屋も快適でラウンジの飲み物も充実していた。

Centrally located, would request some onsite options for those arriving late such as vending machines etc.

We had a wonderful stay at The Machiya Takayama hotel. Location is convenient to go to the main attractions and restaurants. Thank you for the room upgrade. Loved the room, the decor and little garden. The staff are friendly and helpful in recommending dining options. Will be back for sure!

Nice little hotel away from the busy tourist area. Beds are on a low plinth and are difficult to get in and out of - otherwise they are comfortable. Well appointed bathrooms with a powerful shower.

Wonderful hotel in the style of a traditional Japanese inn with all the modern conveniences. Very centrally located, and the staff is incredible, especially Yuka. We loved Takayama, and would not hesitate to stay here in the future

Great location and very neat!!!

Room was surprisingly spacious and pretty. Convenient - walking distance to Takayama station and Nohi Bus and to touristy spots too. Loved our stay

We had an excellent stay at the MACHIYA hotel in Takagawa and would recommend again. The staff were super helpful, from recommending great places to eat to serving cookies and drinks after a long day of sightseeing. The location was also extremely convenient and easy walking distance from Takayama Station (10 min), morning market (10 min), historic district (5 min) and Hida open air museum town (20 min). It’s on a quiet street and has a modern, hip feel with jazz music and coffee/tea in the lobby area. We reserved the onsen in the evening and enjoyed a wonderful drink (sake, wine, beer, juice) with the onsen experience. The homemade breakfast was also quite delicious and filling.

The hotel was closed to the Takayama Old Town and train station only 10 minute walk. Breakfast was great; it was not a buffet which is better. The room was spacious. They offered 24/7 coffee and tea there is an espresso machine at the lobby. We really enjoy espresso 3 times a day. We highly recommended this hotel to anyone. We would love to come to visit again.

Fantastic hotel reminiscent of a modern ryokan. Delicious breakfast. Cool lounge with dining tables for takeaways, Japanese teapots and cups for Japanese tea. Walking distance to train and bus station, and to old quarters, Great staff.

Loved our stay at Machiya. Comfortable bed, terrific breakfast, kind staff. Thank you!

Lovely comfortable small hotel with unique, comfortable rooms, a great breakfast, and friendly service. I’ll recommend it to friends for sure!

Beautiful, comfortable property in a great location. We loved that it allowed us to combine the flexibility of a hotel with the charm of staying in a more traditional property with tatami rooms. Breakfast consisted of a panini or croissant, salad and smoothie, and was delicious both days even if it didn't offer any choice. Coffee and tea available all day, and the locally sourced green tea was amazing. The friendly, helpful staff helped us forward our luggage to our next location.

I loved this hotel the staff were amazing the room was a good size and the air-conditioning worked great . The only negative I would say is they only have western breakfast i would have loved the option of a japanese breakfast

Et skønt og stilrent hotel. Indretningen er både smagfuld og hyggelig, og hotellet har en varm og afslappet atmosfære, som man ikke finder på de store kædehoteller. Værelset var super fint indrettet med virkelig gode senge, rent og pænt. Der var også dejlig kaffe på værelset. I lobbyen er der fri adgang til kaffe og te, og det er et hyggeligt sted at slappe af – her ligger også forskellige rejsebøger, som man kan lade sig inspirere af. Virkelig lækker morgenmad. Man vælger mellem flere slags som serveres. Jeg fik lækker yoghurt med granola, smoothie og panini med grøntsager. Alt i alt et lækkert boutiquehotel, som jeg varmt kan anbefale, hvis du vil bo komfortabelt og med stil i Takayama.

It’s situated just minutes from Takayama train station and minutes of walking to the old town. Very convenient. There’s no elevator for second floor stay so besr in mind if you have large luggages. A little disappointment when booked with free breakfast but was told not available during our stay. But overall a happy stay here.

Rymligt och lyxigt rum. Fantastisk frukost med en krispig panini med smältande ost.

Very friendly and welcoming boutique hotel. Beds were excellent. Breakfast was very nice - it was prepared freshly and delivered to your table. Very homely sitting area. Very soacious room but a bit tired.