Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel

“Kyushu 2019”

Stayed one night at Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel which is part of a gold resort in mountain terrain area. The dinner is very sumptous with generous snow crab legs and a large variety of buffet selection. They also have a nice onsen with 3 hot pools and 1 cold pool. The rooms over looks the golf cours… lisää

Stayed one night at Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel which is part of a gold resort in mountain terrain area. The dinner is very sumptous with generous snow crab legs and a large variety of buffet selection. They also have a nice onsen with 3 hot pools and 1 cold pool. The rooms over looks the golf course with nice open view of valley below.

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“Beautiful Sakura Views and Onsen”

Stayed at Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel and it was a bit of a mixed experience. The hotel is quite remote — it’s a decent drive from the town center and most restaurants. There is a convenience store near the property entrance, but even that requires a bit of a drive from the main hotel building. The… lisää

Stayed at Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel and it was a bit of a mixed experience. The hotel is quite remote — it’s a decent drive from the town center and most restaurants. There is a convenience store near the property entrance, but even that requires a bit of a drive from the main hotel building. The hotel itself sits right in the middle of a large golf course, so it’s very quiet and spread out. The property feels dated overall — you can tell it was probably a popular spot back in the day. That said, the indoor and outdoor onsens were definitely a highlight and helped make up for some of the downsides. Breakfast is served buffet-style in a large dining hall, with a good variety of options leaning toward local specialties. I was able to find several dishes I enjoyed. However, the experience felt a bit chaotic compared to the more organized buffets you’d find at Hilton or Hyatt properties in Japan. It seemed like a combination of limited staff and large tour groups, which made things feel a bit hectic at times. I stayed in a standard room, which was pretty basic — comparable to a Best Western. It gets the job done, but nothing particularly memorable. That said, the view from the room was a standout — it overlooked the golf course with mountains in the background, and there were sakura trees planted throughout the course, which made it especially picturesque. There weren’t as many staff members as you’d see at larger international chains, but the ones I interacted with were friendly and helpful. Overall, it’s a quieter, more old-school property with nice onsens and beautiful views.

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“Magnificent view but screaming for update!”

The location of the hotel is pretty isolated. There is no other means of transportation except by taxi or you have to drive a car. It took around 3000 yen to get there from Aso train station. It is a golf resort hotel. The hotel is facing a golf course which is remarkably beautiful. Unfortuna… lisää

The location of the hotel is pretty isolated. There is no other means of transportation except by taxi or you have to drive a car. It took around 3000 yen to get there from Aso train station. It is a golf resort hotel. The hotel is facing a golf course which is remarkably beautiful. Unfortunately the property itself is poorly maintained. Room was spacious but worn and dated. There was even a big hole on the room chair. The metal fencing on the balcony was rusted and full of spider webs and dead bugs. Fortunately the beds were comfortable, and the air conditioning was working fine. Washroom was old and dated with all the usual toiletries provided. Faucets with rust marks and bath tub with mildew around the crevices. The worst part was the shower curtain which was moldy all over. We didn’t even dare to touch it. Luckily there is an onsen, so we can take a shower there, and the onsen is pretty decent (at least it looks fine under the dim lights). The restaurant is huge; it can accommodate a lot of people. Breakfast and dinner buffets were pretty good with a lot of choices. There were quite a few Korean golfer groups; looked like there was a golf tournament going on when we were there. If by any chance their management sees the reviews, I strongly recommend that they should at least change the moldy shower curtains to avoid any health hazards to your clients. I believe it’s not that expensive.

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