HOTEL AO KAMAKURA

A truly excellent hotel experience. The receptionists were very polite, helping with my luggage upstairs before escorting me upstairs. The room was fully equipped and exceeded my expectations. The refrigerator had complimentary juice and beer. Getting to Enoshima is very convenient; there's a bus stop right outside that goes directly to the island. The breakfast was delicious and very generous. For dinner, consider eating at the hotel restaurant; the food is excellent and of a very high standard. Parking is limited, so remember to book in advance. Parking costs 1300 yen per night.

The room was very spacious, clean and quiet. This hotel was the best hotel I had during my trip to Japan. The breakfast was also very plentiful, with authentic Japanese set meals.

I originally booked a well-established hotel, but then I saw this one had a better location and decided to switch. I'm so glad I made that choice; I'm extremely satisfied! Firstly, the location is superb, just a three-minute walk from the Enoden Koshigoe Station. The Koshigoe coast is right across the street. Kamakura High School is one stop ahead, and Enoshima is one stop behind, both within walking distance. Going for a run on the beach after breakfast in the morning felt amazing. The room was new, spacious, and clean, with modern, minimalist amenities, unlike the typical Japanese hotel setup. The shower room was high-end, and toiletries were complete. The details were exquisite. The green tea, black tea, and coffee were all of excellent quality. There was plenty of drinking water in the room (two bottles at room temperature and two in the refrigerator), the towels were incredibly soft, and the bed was super comfortable. The breakfast set menu in the restaurant was delicious. I also tried their soba noodles for dinner, which were reasonably priced. There's also a rooftop terrace; on a clear day, the view is breathtaking. In short, if you're planning to stay overnight in Kamakura, I highly recommend staying here. It's a little pricey, though. Hopefully the price won't go up next time I come, haha!

The room had a good view, and the front desk service was excellent.

The room was clean and hygienic, with meticulous attention to detail in every aspect, making for a very comfortable stay.

Having been to Kamakura many times, I always felt that the beachfront lacked a good hotel. The Prince was nice, but it was old, and with so many guests it wasn't very quiet, and it wasn't close enough to the beach. The AO completely filled that void; it's everything a boutique beachfront hotel should be, and it even has a fantastic restaurant!

The room is very close to the station, with a view of the sea and Enoshima from the window. It's very convenient, clean, and the staff are professional. I would definitely go again!