By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Japan’s pastry craftsmanship has long been known for its dreamy and delicate appeal. Catering to the Japanese sweet tooth, many hotels in Japan have seized this marketing opportunity by launching stay packages that include indulgent desserts. These packages allow guests to enjoy signature hotel desserts without waiting in line like regular customers, offering them a luxurious LV-level dessert experience in comfort—earning widespread acclaim; In response, the Rakuten Travel booking site has announced the 2016 ranking of the top 10 most popular sweet treat stay packages. Among them, waffles took the top two spots, with Yokohama New Otani Hotel’s “Soufflé Waffle” ranking first and Tokyo Imperial Hotel’s “Imperial Waffle” coming in second. Following closely, HOTEL HARMONIE TERRASSE claimed third place with its impressive selection of cakes, which delighted guests.
| Rank | Prefecture | Hotel Name |
| 1st Place | Kanagawa Prefecture | Yokohama New Otani Hotel |
| 2nd Place | Tokyo Metropolis | Tokyo Imperial Hotel |
| 3rd Place | Gifu Prefecture | HOTEL HARMONIE TERRASSE |
| 4th Place | Hokkaido | ANA Wakkanai Crown Plaza (formerly: All Nippon Airways Wakkanai Hotel) |
| 5th Place | Osaka Prefecture | Hankyu International Hotel |
| 6th Place | Chiba Prefecture | Manhattan Hotel |
| 6th Place | Kanagawa Prefecture | Yokohama GRAND InterContinental Hotel |
| 8th Place | Hokkaido | Hotel New Otani Sapporo |
| Ranked #9 | Kyoto Prefecture | Hotel Granvia Kyoto |
| Ranked #10 | Kyoto Prefecture | Hotel Brighton Kyoto |
To enjoy the original pancakes from “Shitamachi DINING & CAFE THE sea” at Hotel New Otani Yokohama, you can choose between two sweet brunch options. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)
The original pancakes offered by Hotel New Otani Yokohama, with a soufflé-like texture, are highly popular in Yokohama. The pancake batter is made by blending ricotta cheese, wheat germ, and almond paste, topped with honeycomb cream and three types of maple syrup, then garnished with sliced bananas for a perfect combination. The texture is smooth and velvety, just like a warm pudding. In addition to the original flavor, there’s also a mixed berry pancake aimed at female guests, made with a chewy batter of tangy and sweet mixed berries and baked wheat flour, paired with specially made berry cream and maple syrup—each bite brings a feeling of pure happiness. The hotel serves these dreamy pancakes for breakfast, and also offers them during brunch and afternoon tea hours (from 10 AM to 5:30 PM) for everyone to enjoy.
The Imperial Pancake is the signature dessert of Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani’s Parkside Diner. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)
Ranked #2 among top-tier hotels in Tokyo, “The Imperial Hotel Tokyo” not only provides first-class service but is also extremely comfortable. It houses the all-day dining restaurant “Parkside Diner,” which has been around for nearly 60 years. Among its offerings, the most beloved premium dessert is the “Imperial Pancake,” meticulously baked by professional pastry chefs. With an even and beautiful color, it is served with strawberries and ice cream. The pancake’s filling is rich, smooth, and warm, and the texture is fluffy.
Guests can enjoy an affordable yet luxurious dessert experience at Petit Harmonie. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)
The “Petit Harmonie” restaurant, located within Hotel HARMONIE TERRASSE, features a lineup of 30 cakes that present a vibrant and mouthwatering display. Guests can choose freely, enjoying their dessert time in the stylish and modern open-style interior, which has garnered widespread praise.
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