I like it a lot but if need to choose a thing to talk about will be the room is a bit small.

The location is superb, super close to Karushiki ancient town. I love the architecture of this building and the little river inside the hotel makes it more unique. Highly recommend this hotel for staying in Karushiki.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellently located in the Bikan historical area of Furashiki. Lovely quiet hotel with its own o-furo (communal baths).

Stayed in April 2024

Lovely location. Nice room. Refreshing onsen and kind staff

Stayed in April 2024

The room itself was nothing special. It was very standard Western style and on the small side, but it was very clean and had what most guests would expect in a hotel room. It feels like you're paying more for the ambiance of the hotel itself than the individual room.

Ivy Square is a charming converted mill right near the popular tourist destinations in Kurashiki. You can literally walk out of the rear of the hotel and be shopping in the historic picturesque district. So great location. The hotel grounds are interesting with a beautiful courtyard with koi ponds and small side street lined with sakura trees. There is a good restaurant inside of the hotel with affordable Japanese cuisine. There is also a public bath just for guests of the hotel. The staff was kind enough to store my luggage before checkin and gave a claim ticket to keep things straight.

Stayed in April 2024

Small rooms

Excellant staff who spoke Mandarin and English. Fantastic location

Stayed in April 2024

It was all good.

The staff were very welcoming and the room comfortable. The surroundings were lovely, but looking a little rundown eg courtyard

Stayed in April 2024

The welcome at breakfast time was lovely but the food was pretty average. We had enjoyed amazing breakfasts at other properties we stayed at and this was just....food and average coffee. Not something I looked forward t in the morning. We didn't use the bar as it had usual opening hours. It didn't open until late.

We have found Japanese beds pretty uncomfortable in the main - always very very hard. These were not too bad...a little bit soft. The air con and heating was good and the room was reasonably spacious. The bathroom had the best lighting of anywhere we stayed ion ur Japanese trip. The laundry was fantastic - you could set a code on there machine so you could be sure that your items were safe. We had tried using the provided app for recommendations but when we got to recommended places - they were closed. Sp the next day we asked the staff for specific recommendations and for reservations and their suggestions were fabulous!

Stayed in April 2024

Breakfast was a disappointment. we didn't know what most of it was, the scrambled eggs in Japan are eaten almost raw which we could not eat, the bacon was not nice. We only ate the yoghurt and canned fruit. did not get our money's worth.

The building, architecture, position, public bath, cleaning staff and all facilities.

Stayed in April 2024

Since it is a converted use, the room we got was in a wing that required crossing the lobby to go to the onsen located in another wing. It's awkward arrangement.

Hotel is right next to Bikan Historical district. The environment is very nice and photographic with beautiful brick walls, ivy, cherry trees. Parking is just across the street.

Stayed in April 2024

Not sure if that was due to special occasion, the hotel and nearby restaurants are almost all closed. I can't find any restaurants for dinner. I have to go out of that area to find fast food restaurants. Not the hotels fault. Just a note to other visitors.

Location can't be any better if you are going to visit Kurashiki. The hotel blends into the historical area nicely. The hotel itself is indeed a spot to visit room. We booked family room which is bigger and nicer than many hotels we visited at similar rate. The room seems newly renovated. Hotel staff are nice.

Stayed in April 2024

Breakfast didn’t have much variety of western food.

Historic cotton mill converted into hotel. Room was large and windows opened. Public baths on site were fabulous.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing much really. If I have to be picky, I think the hotel can offer free parking to hotel guest.

The hotel is right next to Kurashiki most iconic area. In fact, it is part of it. The hotel has some historical taste but interior is very new. We booked a family room, cost was roughly the same as two regular room, experience was definitely more than double. The public bath also add on the already lovely experience

Stayed in April 2024

Restaurant bar only opened at 8pm and was a little expensive. Public baths were a bit bland.

Great location, in heart of historic district. Comfortable and clean rooms. Generous buffet style breakfast. Hotel was sensitive re-use of an historic building.

Stayed in March 2024

The bar didn’t open until 8pm and, while two restaurants were advertised, clearly only one (serving Japanese food) was operating. We booked a table for 7:30pm and several dishes weren’t available for us as their last order was before this time.

Rooms are modern and extremely comfortable, if small. The moderate twin was difficult to have 2 suitcases open at once. The hotel is in a great location for exploring Kurashiki old town and taking day trip to Okayama. Restaurant offers traditional Japanese cuisine which is very tasty.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Best location possible, clean, excellent large bath, extremely polite helpful staff, super convenient parking.

Stayed in March 2024

The pillows are really thick. I prefer thinner pillows so I to sleep without a pillow.

The building is beautiful even in the beginning of spring. During summer I imagine it to be even lovelier when you can sit outside in the courtyard. It was very quiet and relaxing everywhere, and the staff was so helpful. I loved the public bath, and I am so grateful I could enter despite having a couple of big tattoos.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Beautiful hotel and location

Stayed in March 2024

Room was tightly cramped. There was barely space to walk between the beds and the counter. That said, the small space was reasonably well arranged.

Great location, has character, good restaurant and cafe, helpful staff.

Stayed in March 2024

The beds were a bit firm for our liking. The shop onsite was under construction so there was limited items available. A little hard to navigate as it is a vert large complex. No clothes washing/drying facility.

The location is excellent for those wanting to explore the Bikan HIstorical Quarter. Lots of nearby dining and cafe options. The staff member we dealt with had extremely good English. The rooms are comfortable enough and ell worth the price. We highly recommend a visit to the Piggy Bank and Toy Museum across the road, sadly not a terribly accessible building but the collection and its owner's enthusiasm makes it worth the visit if you're able.

Stayed in February 2024

It is pricey.

This is a luxurious place in a great location. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing to complain about. Small item - bar didn’t open until 8pm, we would have liked to have had a drink before going out to dinner.

If you are visiting the historic district of Kurashiki, this is THE best place to stay - superb location (in the district) and, as a historic building itself, it has personality. Our room comfortable, newly remodeled with high ceilings, and very quiet. Cool bar in the basement. Lovely open courtyard - wonderful for sitting outside when the weather is nice. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice public bath.

Stayed in January 2024

Too hot in the room. AC was over enthusiastic.

Large family room. Good location next to canal and shopping area. Staff had excellent English.

Stayed in January 2024

Spacious and comfortable room, very good breakfast

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing... All good

- Excellent historic property in the centre of the old Bikan town - Gorgeous large open square to sit in in the evenings - Close to the historic canals, museums, art galleries and shopping arcades - Very helpful staff

Stayed in October 2023