Shima Kanko Hotel Bay Suites

On a promontory above Ago Bay, this deluxe newcomer offers more luxury and pampering than sister property the Classic . In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find more exclusive (and more expensive) digs anywhere else in Japan. An all-suite hotel, it offers individual pickup from the station, a hushed environment that makes it seem more like a high-class inn rather than a hotel (no children 11 and younger allowed), and a rooftop garden with 360-degree views. Rooms, most with balconies, provide the ultimate in comfort and decor, including to-die-for bathrooms with heated stone floors and tubs overlooking the bay. Because of its isolation, hotel guests generally dine in either the Japanese restaurant (where kaiseki meals start at ¥15,000) or the French restaurant (set dinners begin at ¥24,000). The rates below reflect the seasons.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; lounge; smoke-free rooms; spa

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.