Fuji Speedway Hotel
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Fuji Speedway Hotel · Oyama, Japan
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Key Highlights
- ✓Exceptional Service: The staff's warmth, professionalism, and readiness to assist, often with excellent English communication skills, are frequently highlighted.
Expert Review: Fuji Speedway Hotel
The Fuji Speedway Hotel, a Michelin Key One-Keys property in Oyama, Japan, offers a truly distinctive luxury experience that seamlessly blends world-class hospitality with the thrilling world of motorsports, all set against the iconic backdrop of Mount Fuji. Guests consistently praise its unique concept, exceptional service, and stunning views.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Fuji Speedway Hotel is overwhelmingly positive, often described as an "exceptional" and "unforgettable" experience. It holds high ratings, with a 9.6/10 from over 500 reviews on Trip.com and a 9.5/10 rating for its exceptional location on Booking.com, reflecting its status as a top-tier luxury destination. The Michelin One-Key designation further affirms its international quality and hospitality.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several standout features:
- Unique Location & Views: The hotel boasts breathtaking views of both the majestic Mount Fuji and the dynamic Fuji Speedway racetrack from its rooms and common areas.
- Motorsport Integration: As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, it’s integrated with the Fuji Motorsports Museum, appealing greatly to car enthusiasts with its motorsport-themed design and opportunities for circuit driving experiences.
- Luxury Amenities: The hotel offers a comprehensive range of 5-star amenities, including an elegant onsen (hot spring bath), a full-service spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool.
- Exceptional Service: The staff's warmth, professionalism, and readiness to assist, often with excellent English communication skills, are frequently highlighted.
3. Room Quality
Rooms at Fuji Speedway Hotel are lauded for their spaciousness, often ranging from 43 to 60 square meters, and luxurious design. They feature modern, minimalist aesthetics with subtle motorsport details that add character without being overwhelming. Each room includes a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of either Mount Fuji or the thrilling racetrack. Guests enjoy plush king beds with Simmons mattresses, deep soaking tubs, rain showers, and premium bath amenities. Thoughtful touches like Nespresso coffee makers, Shizuoka green tea, Bluetooth speakers, 55-inch 4K TVs with Chromecast, and humidifiers enhance the comfort. Suites may also come with additional conveniences such as two toilets.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers a distinguished dining experience across its four food and beverage venues, including TROFEO Italian Cuisine, Robata OYAMA (a Japanese robata grill), BAR 4563, and the TROFEO Lounge.
- Restaurant Quality: The food is consistently described as "amazing," "exceptional," and "delicious," with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Robata OYAMA, in particular, is praised for its expertly charcoal-grilled premium meats, succulent seafood, and seasonal vegetables prepared in an open kitchen.
- Breakfast: The breakfast, served buffet-style with additional à la carte hot dishes, receives high marks. It includes a variety of American, Asian, and buffet options like omelets, soba noodles, fresh pastries, fruits, and juices, often enjoyed with stunning views of Mount Fuji.
- Room Service: Room service is available and noted for its friendly delivery and delicious offerings.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Fuji Speedway Hotel is a frequent highlight, with guests describing the staff as "exceptional," "kind," "friendly," "professional," and "attentive." Many staff members are proficient in English, facilitating smooth communication for international guests. The hospitality extends to thoughtful gestures, such as decorating rooms for special occasions like birthdays.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel's unique selling point is its prime location adjacent to the Fuji Speedway race circuit, with unparalleled views of Mount Fuji. While offering a serene natural environment, it is situated in a rural area of Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- Nearby Attractions: Beyond the speedway, attractions like Fuji-Q Highland (17 miles), Lake Kawaguchi (19 miles), and Hakone-Yumoto Station (21 miles) are accessible by car. The on-site Fuji Motorsports Museum is a major draw.
- Transport: A rental car is highly recommended for exploring the surrounding area due to limited public transport. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from Gotemba Station, which is approximately 40 minutes away by car. Driving from Tokyo typically takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. Free self-parking and EV charging stations are available on-site.
7. Value & Pricing
While considered a luxury property, many guests find the Fuji Speedway Hotel to be worth the cost, particularly for the unique experiences it offers. Rates can start from around US$190, with average prices for a stay being higher. Programs like Hyatt Prive or Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts can enhance the value by providing benefits such as property credits and complimentary breakfast. The opportunity for racing simulators, track driving experiences, and even complimentary car rentals for suite guests or those with spa treatments adds significant value.
8. Common Complaints
Despite the high praise, some guests have noted a few recurring issues:
- Necessity of a Car: The hotel's somewhat isolated location means that a rental car is almost essential for guests wishing to explore beyond the hotel and the speedway.
- Racetrack Noise: For rooms overlooking the circuit, the sound of racing engines during practice or events can be noticeable, which might be a drawback for those not accustomed to or keen on motorsports noise, though some guests consider it enjoyable "white noise".
- Onsen Tattoo Policy: Guests with traditional Japanese-style tattoos might be denied entry to the hotel's onsen, although Western artistic tattoos may be deemed acceptable.
- Casual Dining Quality: While the main restaurants are highly rated, some guests found the food at the more casual TROFEO Lounge to be mediocre and overpriced.
- Property Credit Confusion: There have been isolated instances of slight confusion regarding the exact usage of property credits, specifically if they can be applied to room service.
- Hallway Odor: One review mentioned a "weird fishy smell" in the hallway, though not within the guest rooms themselves.
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Points to Consider
- •Despite the high praise, some guests have noted a few recurring issues:
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Recent Guest Reviews
dalal albassam
We stayed at Fuji Speedway Hotel and honestly the whole experience was on another level. We felt really taken care of from the moment we arrived. I loved how they brought the car theme into the hotel in small details everywhere, it made the stay feel unique and thoughtful. The food was great during our stay, and the spa was a standout for me. I had a massage there and it was genuinely the best ma...
JackEm EvangelistaPavia
It's super helpful that the hotel has a bus from the Gotemba station as the hotel is quite isolated. The staff were accommodating in rebooking our bus as needed due to the weather conditions. It's worthwhile emailing the staff to find out the best way to the hotel as Google maps does not always give you the easiest route. We found the communication from the staff quite unclear when it came to the...
Sean Yee
A MUST VISIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS! I enjoyed my 1 night stay here thoroughly with a view of Mt Fuji! The room with its unique design just draws out the automotive geek in me. Furthermore, I was so glad that it was the Le Mans cars Exhibiting during my visit and I got to see the legendary 787B and championship ts050.. where else would i rather be but at Fuji Speedway Hotel! Do note that its...
Response from the owner
Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing such an enthusiastic review.<br>We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay, especially the view of Mt. Fuji and the unique r...
kunal tyagi
The Mount Fuji view is absolutely to die for — waking up to it alone makes this hotel special. The onsen experience is incredible: spacious, serene, and perfectly maintained. It’s the kind of place where you truly relax and forget everything else. The Motorsports Museum is a classic. Even though my wife and I don’t follow motorsports at all, we were genuinely surprised by how engaging and well c...
Response from the owner
Thank you very much for staying at Fuji Speedway Hotel.<br><br>We’re truly honored by your kind words and delighted that waking up to the breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji made your stay so special. It’s ...
Vera Fleisner
Amazing stay with a perfect view of Mount Fuji! We had a wonderful experience at Fuji Speedway Hotel. The view of Mount Fuji is absolutely breathtaking, especially in the morning. The onsen and spa area are beautifully designed, very clean, and incredibly relaxing after a long day. The location is excellent — peaceful, scenic, and convenient for exploring the area. Everything felt well thought out...
Noritetsu
Really enjoyed our relaxing stay here. Standard king room was huge with a nice sitting area with a nice couch, arm chair, and balcony space also has sofa. Love the design touches. Onsen was very relaxing, with both indoor and outdoor bath facing mount Fuji. Gym and pool also very nice. Only funny thing is that there don't seem to be much outdoor grounds as part of hotel. But the surrounding are...
Response from the owner
Thank you very much for staying at Fuji Speedway Hotel.<br>We’re delighted to hear that you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the spacious Standard King Room, complete with a cozy sitting area and balco...
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