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Summary of reviewsHotel Lafontaine Suwa, nestled along the tranquil banks of Lake Suwa, is lauded for its prime location offering both relaxation and exploration opportunities. Its proximity to lake sightseeing, fireworks, hot springs, and the Suwa Taisha Shrine makes it an ideal base for travelers, while maintaining convenient access to the city center and restaurants. The hotel offers excellent value with amenities like parking and vending machines adding to guest convenience.
Breakfast at the hotel is a simple yet satisfying affair, featuring dishes like bacon and eggs on toast, along with options like hot dogs, soup, and fried onigiri. While generally seen as a convenient start to the day, some guests feel the portion sizes are small and the quality could improve, particularly for the miso soup.
The rooms at Hotel Lafontaine Suwa receive high praise for their spaciousness and comfort. They are described as large, clean, and well-maintained, with guests enjoying modern conveniences such as Android TVs and air purifiers. Despite minor issues with temperature control, the overall quiet ambiance ensures restful sleep. The separate toilet and bath and user-friendly design further enhance the positive experience, with the hot spring-like faucets in bathrooms being a unique highlight.
Cleanliness is another strong point, with guests consistently noting the pristine condition of the rooms and bathtubs. The fresh atmosphere, despite the hotel's older building, contributes to a comfortable stay, complemented by modern amenities like in-room microwaves. While narrow stairs to some rooms can be challenging, the cleanliness and well-maintained interiors leave a favorable impression.
The hotel staff are frequently praised for their kindness and helpfulness, ensuring a positive guest experience. Despite potential language barriers, the staff communication is friendly and accommodating, likened to the warmth of amiable grandparents. The front desk staff, in particular, are commended for their courteous and effective service. Overall, Hotel Lafontaine Suwa offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, contributing to memorable stays for its guests. Show more
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This hotel offers free on-site parking for guests, with a capacity of 13 vehicles. One parking space is guaranteed per room, and both main and temporary parking areas are available.
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This hotel provides private natural hot spring baths in each room, enhancing privacy and relaxation. It caters specifically to adults seeking a tranquil and intimate experience.
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Room Types
Economy Double RoomOffering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, a sofa, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private BathroomFeaturing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room features air conditioning, an electric kettle, a sofa, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Queen RoomOffering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, a sofa, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Double RoomProviding free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an electric kettle, a sofa and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Queen RoomFeaturing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room features air conditioning, an electric kettle, a sofa, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double RoomProviding free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an electric kettle, a sofa and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Spa BathProviding free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an electric kettle, a sofa and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Small Double RoomOffering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. This double room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an electric kettle, a sofa and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
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Location
Nestled by the serene banks of Lake Suwa, the hotel offers an enviable location that effortlessly caters to both relaxation and exploration. Positioned centrally between the north and south sides of the lake, it provides quick access to all the scenic splendors the area has to offer. Guests delight in the hotel's proximity to the calming waters, ideal for those keen on lake sightseeing and enjoying spectacular fireworks displays. With the added advantage of being near both hot springs and the famous Suwa Taisha Shrine, it serves as a convenient base for further travels. Despite being slightly removed from the main ryokan area, the location compensates with easy accessibility to the city center and an array of nearby restaurants. Amenities like parking and vending machines further enhance the convenience, allowing guests to unwind completely. The combination of a prime lakeside setting and reasonable pricing forms a package that many find delivers exceptional value.
Breakfast
At the 天然個室温泉 HOTEL Lafontaine 諏訪, guests often appreciate the convenience of having breakfast included with their stay. Most reviews highlight a simple yet satisfying morning meal featuring dishes like bacon and eggs on toast—often noted as delicious. The presence of alternatives like warm hot dogs, soup, and fried onigiri has also been positively mentioned, though opinions on their appeal vary. While some guests find the complimentary breakfast service great and enjoy the taste, others feel the portion sizes are quite small and occasionally find certain offerings, such as the miso soup, to be lacking in quality. Overall, the breakfast experience is seen as a convenient but modest start to the day, with room for improvement in terms of quantity and consistency.
Rooms
Guests at the 天然個室温泉 HOTEL Lafontaine 諏訪 consistently commend the exceptional spaciousness and comfort of the rooms, with many noting the variety of facilities that contribute to a fulfilling stay. The rooms are described as large, clean, and well-maintained, despite the building's older exterior. A standout feature is the hot spring-like experience offered by the faucets in the bathrooms. Technological amenities such as a big Android TV and air purifiers are available, adding modern conveniences to the accommodations. Guests appreciate the separate toilet and bath, along with the user-friendly design, suggesting some renovations have taken place. Although there are some minor issues with temperature control and the presence of smoke that were mitigated by air purifiers, these do not overshadow the overall positive experience. The quiet ambiance ensures a restful sleep, making the hotel particularly appealing for those seeking tranquility at a reasonable price.
Cleanliness
Nestled in the serene ambience of Suwa, HOTEL Lafontaine offers guests a delightful stay with its well-maintained amenities. Many visitors appreciated the pristine condition of the facilities, describing the bathtubs and rooms as spotlessly clean. The spaciousness of the rooms contributed to a comfortable experience, further enhanced by modern conveniences like an in-room microwave. Although the hotel is housed in an older building, it retains a fresh and clean atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay. The thoughtfully maintained interiors, along with functional air purifier equipment, received positive remarks for their quality and comfort. Despite the narrow stairs leading to some rooms presenting a challenge, the overall cleanliness and abundance of amenities left a favorable impression on the guests. However, attention should be given to the shower controls, as some guests noted issues with water flow.
Staff
The staff at Hotel Lafontaine in Suwa are frequently praised for their kindness and good response to guest needs. They are described as very nice and helpful, contributing positively to guest experiences. Despite potential language barriers for those without extensive Japanese knowledge, the communication remains friendly and accommodating. The team, often likened to amiable grandparents, consistently extends a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The front desk staff, in particular, receive commendations for their effective service and courteous demeanor.
No, Spa & HOTEL La fontaine doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Spa & HOTEL La fontaine.
No, Spa & HOTEL La fontaine doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Spa & HOTEL La fontaine.