Petit Hotel Ivy

The staff were great at adjusting how they talked with each guest, which really stood out to us. The hotel itself also had lovely attention to detail. The food was outstanding, the best meal I’ve had at a hotel. I’ll definitely come back.

We came on New Year’s Day and were served osechi and ozoni, traditional Japanese soup, in the morning. It was lovely to welcome the New Year while traveling. The food was delicious, and we could taste the sake and other drinks before ordering, so we could pick what we liked. They also checked how much rice we wanted, which meant we finished it all. My family and I had connecting rooms, two spacious corner rooms. The facilities felt retro but were clean, and we had no complaints. The building is low-rise, but the riverfront setting and open windows gave us a great view. There was a unit bath, though we used a super public bath and another public bath nearby instead. It took about 30 minutes by bus and on foot from Kanazawa Station. I’d suggest bringing pajamas or something similar.

Dinner was the real treat, a luxurious course featuring ingredients from the Hokuriku region. The half-board plan also included a classic Japanese-style breakfast. The hotel sits in a quiet, peaceful spot along the river, and the staff were very attentive, sharing information about nearby sights and hot springs. It’s about a 30-minute walk from Kanazawa Station or 20 minutes from Nomachi Station.

I keep coming back for the chef’s creative cooking, and the food is just as delicious as people say. This time we got to taste different drinks before choosing, and they introduced us to gin, which was fun. They also shared the latest sightseeing information, so I visited the White Spider Lilies of Korinji Temple while they were in full bloom. That made a lovely memory. The bath is small, so they suggested a nearby public bath. The guest rooms are a little old but perfectly adequate, well kept, and comfortable. I always appreciate the good value.