Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

This hotel is among the very finest that I have stayed in during my 40 years of traveling the world. By "finest" I do not compare it to a Ritz Carlton or a Mandarin Oriental, which are also very, very fine. The word "finest" here is meant to say that everything, everywhere, and everyone offered an absurd high quality experience worth far, far more than what we paid. In that regard, the value ratio is off the charts. Let me say truthfully: I have never stayed at another Kamakura hotel *BUT* after staying here, I will never stay at another Kamakura Hotel. This is my home the next time that I am in Kamakura. The laundry facility was excellent, the (free) lobby coffee was almost as good as Starbucks, the entryway was modern and sleek, the location is absolutely spot-on, the folks at the check-in were so friendly and sweet, and the entire property is non-smoking. If I could time travel, I would tell the 3-month-ago-me to stop researching Kamakura hotels and just make the reservations at the Hotel "MK" and instead worry about the Kyoto hotel reservations.

Breakfast is available at an extra charge and we did not take advantage of it. There is sufficient choice of prepared food from local supermarket and department store to support all meals. The view from the room, corner room on the top floor at the highest daily rate. The room was beautiful, large and pristine. The location in the heart of visitor's Kamakura is perfect.

I can recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit Kamakura. It's a very short walk from Kamakura station and the hotel is as well in walking distance to major sightseeing sites of the city. There are plenty of excellent restaurant choices nearby and for people who don't want to spend money on the breakfast there is a family mart across the street. While rooms by European standard are a bit smaller they are larger than most of hotel rooms I have been to in 30 yeas of travelling to Japan. Breakfast is a bit pricy (3000 yen) but there are a lot of choices and the quality of the food, buffet, is excellent. The hotel is super clean, super efficient, the staff is outstanding and as mentioned before this is a clear recommendation.

Bathroom very nice, with large soaking tub and wet room shower. Lots of extra bathroom amenities, such as face masks, foot masks and bath salts. Kids amenity bag also very appreciated, including sheep slippers for our daughter, who could also make use of traditional Japanese pyjamas which looked very cute on her. Room and facilities all good and clean. Air conditioning was good, as was fridge. Beds large and comfortable, lots of lighting options in the room. Location is great, just minutes from the central station and seconds from one of the largest shopping streets in the city. 11am late checkout was also appreciated.

It’s very near to Kamakura Station, maybe 2-3 mins walk. Muji cafe is just at Level 1. Family Mart is beside. Near to many eateries as well. The hotel room size is not so squeezy. Bed is large for 2 pax. There are 2 chairs and a table by the window for us to take light meals. Bathroom is quite huge by Japan standard. Bathtub and a bathing area is separated by a door from the WC and basin area. They provided many bathroom amenities too. Coin operated washing machine can use IC card for payment which is super convenient.