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JapanWhen I booked this stay, the hotel actually had a different name. It was rebranded as a Marriott and had been open for 3 DAYS!!!It was extremely clear to me that Marriott corporate saw a very cheap and old building in a small city and jumped at the chance to renovate the property. And I am very glad they did.
The building houses the Hungarian Consulate, art displays, model cars... the type of thing you would see in a mini mall. There was even a gazebo set up for wedding ceremonies in a completely empty void of a space were all the hotel rooms faced inward to hallway style balconies. None of this is bad, I promise you. It made for a nice walk.
Multiple foreign staff members, as in, non-japanese to accommodate all the non-japanese speakers. Very smooth check in. We are escorted to the room, learn a bit about the hotel, get called ma'am a few dozen times. Very nice.
Our room was stunning. Beautiful design, lovely bathroom, a giant tv that turns on as you walk in. Everything was new since it was only 3 days old. The beds, so soft and deep, but not from overuse oh no, this is what expensive bedding is actually like. We did a bit of a jump test and my friend barely moved. Fantastically soft, like sleeping on a cloud.
David Martel (pronounced frenchly) greets us at the M Club lounge on the top floor. This fantastic Canadian man booked us a restaurant reservation (not his job technically), put up with my excessive conversation and took very good care of us. I bothered him multiple times a day, as the lounge provides free flowing liquor and apps for Marriott members. The room price pays for itself when you are pouring yourself doubles and chardonnays. At some point I found myself just looking for him. Charismatic staff like that are hard to find. Take note Marriott Corporate!!
Also free parking!! AND YOU CAN SEE Mt.FUJI from the M LOUNGE!!!