Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu

Regarding my stay at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hamamatsu on October 16, 2023, I entered the room and opened the curtain of the small window, only to be surprised by the wall of the adjacent building being within arm's reach. I went down to the lobby floor to find a place for dinner and asked a passing staff member about nearby restaurants, but I was surprised to see a hotel staff member who didn't stop walking while having a conversation. In comparison, this time at Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu, the reception response was good, the facilities were a bit old but well-cleaned, and I was given a room on the 12th floor with a view extending to the distant Enshu Nada, allowing me to spend a comfortable two days. I remember the accommodation fee being about the same as the previous hotel, but it's surprising how different it can be even with Ikkyu.

I was told at the front desk that I would be upgraded to a slightly larger room, and when I entered the room, I found wonderful amenities, a ReFa hairdryer and straightening iron, a cute mat casually placed in the kitchen area with a kettle and drinks, and cute coasters with the coffee mugs... It was a very thoughtful and lovely room. Although it was a short stay from late at night until morning, I was able to relax very much. Thank you very much! However, a friend who stayed on the same day with a separate reservation said that there was no particular upgrade, so it was an ordinary business hotel room. Next time I stay, should I specify that room from the beginning? Thanks also to the Ikkyu website.