Top 10 Popular Hotels in Japan with Dessert Stays

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

Japanese desserts are known for their dreamy and delicate craftsmanship. Catering to the Japanese sweet tooth, many Japanese hotels have seized this marketing opportunity by offering dessert stay packages. These packages allow guests to enjoy the hotel’s signature desserts. Unlike individual customers queuing up, guests can comfortably indulge in an LV-level dessert experience, which has been highly praised. As a result, the Rakuten Travel booking site has announced the 2016 Top 10 Popular Hotels with Dessert Packages. Among them, waffles received high acclaim, taking the top two spots—with Yokohama New Otani Hotel’s “Soufflé Waffle” ranking first and Tokyo Imperial Hotel’s “Imperial Waffle” coming in second. Close behind, HOTEL HARMONIE TERRASSE secured third place with its rich array of cakes that won over guests.

The signature original pancakes at The New Otani Hotel Yokohama, which have a soufflé-like texture, are highly popular locally. The pancake batter is made with ricotta cheese, wheat germ, and almond paste, topped with honeycomb butter and three kinds of maple syrup, and garnished with diced bananas for a perfect combination. The texture is smooth and velvety, like a warm pudding. In addition to the original flavor, there is also a mixed berry pancake tailored for women, made with a chewy batter of sweet and tangy mixed berries and baked wheat flour. Paired with specially made berry cream and maple syrup, each bite brings a sense of pure happiness. The hotel serves these dreamy pancakes for breakfast, and also offers brunch and afternoon tea sessions (from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM) for everyone to enjoy.

Ranked No. 2 among top-tier hotels in Tokyo, the “Imperial Hotel Tokyo” offers not only first-class service but also exceptional comfort. The hotel houses the all-day dining restaurant “Parkside Diner,” which has a history of nearly 60 years. Among its offerings, the most beloved premium dessert is the “Imperial Pancake,” meticulously baked by professional pastry chefs. It features an evenly beautiful color and is best enjoyed with strawberries and ice cream. The interior of the Imperial Pancake is soft and fluffy, with a delicate and moist texture.

The “Petit Harmonie” restaurant, located within Hotel HARMONIE TERRASSE, offers a dazzling array of 30 kinds of cakes that are visually enticing and irresistibly delicious. Guests can choose freely while enjoying their sweets in the stylish and modern open-style interior, making it highly popular and well-received.