EY Y02 L32 Hotels

  1. When was the last time you stayed at a hotel? Why did you go there? What was the hotel like?
  2. Was it a good experience? Why?
  3. There are many features of Japanese style hotels (ryokans, minshuku) that are rare or unheard of in Western style hotels (resort hotels, luxury hotels). Name one.
  4. There are many features of Western style hotels (resort hotels, luxury hotels) that are rare or unheard of in Japanese style hotels (ryokans, minshuku). Name one.
  5. Which do you prefer; Japanese style hotels or Western style hotels, why?
  6. Have you every stayed in any of these types of hotel; capsule hotel, love hotel, ryokan, resort hotel, business hotel, minshuku, youth hostel? How was it? Why?

Question 1

I stayed at a hotel earlier this month. It was two different hotels, one in Nagano and the other one in Nagoya. I went there for a new year trip. The hotels were pretty cramped but comfortable. It was very cheap as I booked them when the go-to-campaign was still going on.

Question 2

It was a good experience overall as I was able to sleep comfortably. The heater worked well so I was able to stay warm during my stay.

Question 3

When it comes to ryokans, staff are required to serve at least two meals to the customer. This service is done by bringing the food directly to the guest's room, allowing more interaction between customers and staff. Hotels, on the other hand, have a space dedicated for guests to eat their meals. From my experience, a buffet is the most common form of service for breakfasts.

Question 4

In one of the hotels that I have stayed in at Bali (Indonesia), we were able to make shopping requests to the staff. You can request even luxury goods such as a Louis Vuitton bag or a Hermes bracelet. I think this kind of service that luxury hotel offers is unique to them.

Question 5

I haven't actually stayed in a Japanese style hotel before, so I can't make an objective judgment. However, most of the Western-style hotels that I have stayed in gave me a really good impression of hotels in general.

Question 6

I have only stayed in a resort, business, and luxury hotel. They were all fantastic. My personal favorite would have to be Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and Mandarin Oriental. They raise the standard to a higher level.

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