I really wanted to visit this place once. As you know, it is a resort hotel that became famous after being the main venue for the Lake Toya Summit in July 2008. Apart from the G8, a total of 22 countries and 7 unions gathered for the event, with all the leaders of the participating countries staying at the same hotel and all official events taking place at the same hotel for the first time. After the summit, the number of guests using the accommodation, restaurants, and other facilities increased dramatically, and it still boasts high popularity. The hotel is located on a high hill overlooking Lake Toya, on the western side of Mount Poromoi (625 meters above sea level). When I was driving on the lakeside road, I noticed the location of this hotel and was amazed at how high it was. According to the hotel's website, the hotel has 11 floors above ground, 1 floor below ground, a height of 50 meters, and 386 rooms. The accommodation fee is around 40,000 yen per night, as explained somewhere, but in reality, the Jr. Suite room I stayed in included a special dinner with Hokkaido ingredients at the French restaurant on the 2nd floor and a luxurious breakfast at the Japanese restaurant on the 11th floor. With a 20% discount for a reservation made 45 days in advance, the total cost for 2 people was around 100,000 yen (including tax and service charge). The clientele is said to be mainly wealthy Asians, but they were nowhere to be seen in these times. It was a quiet and elegant atmosphere inside the hotel. My companion enjoyed the spa and pool, which are only open during this period, for free (using the rental swimsuits), and had a great time in a private setting. With a golf course, ski resort, and tennis courts on site, the hotel offers a variety of seasonal activities that can be enjoyed with prior confirmation. I won't delve into the superstitions associated with this place, but there have been various issues related to construction and labor disputes. Currently, Meiji Shipping, which received the transfer of ownership from the SECOM Group, the company that owned the hotel during the summit, is operating the hotel with the capital of the Mitsui Group. However, the ripples caused by the construction and operation associated with the bubble period seem to have subsided after receiving strong support from hosting the summit. Looking at the luxurious building and the marble lobby, it seems to quietly speak of the past. Sinking into the lobby sofa and following the passage of time can also be a profound experience... Both the current view and the past scenes are impermanent.

First night of my trip to Hokkaido. I will write my review of the restaurant. For breakfast, I felt like having something Western, so I went all out with the sparkling wine from Gilligan's Island Service. Everyone seemed to like it, so I didn't hold back and enjoyed it. I had the option of American style or Champagne style, so I chose Champagne style. The breakfast featured a salad made with ham (Jambon d'Os) from Biei that had been carefully aged for a month. With plenty of butter on the baguette and bubbles in the Champagne, it was the perfect breakfast. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I stayed at The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa for 2 nights. For dinner, I will write about each restaurant separately, so here I will talk about breakfast. On the first day, I went to the buffet around 8:30, which was a bit late, so there were few customers and I was able to enjoy a leisurely meal by the window. There were both Japanese and Western options, but I chose from the Western selection. The salad was plentiful, and scrambled eggs were made on the spot. There were many choices and everything was delicious. The bread and fruits were also plentiful. On the second day, there was a separate menu for Japanese food, and there were options like eggs, natto, roasted seaweed, and rolled omelette. The natto and eggs from chickens raised only on corn were delicious! The view from the lobby was incredibly beautiful, and my room also had a view of Lake Toya, which was stunning even when covered in mist.

The meal started with a well-prepared hors d'oeuvre mostly made from Hokkaido ingredients. You can choose from a variety of warm and delicious pasta dishes. The fish dishes, such as cherry salmon, squid, and shellfish, are fresh and very tasty. The portions are quite large, especially for the meat dishes. The side dishes are also generous, you could easily share them.

It was a slightly late breakfast, so the space was quiet with no one around. I quenched my thirst with champagne and tried all the local juices. I think I will never forget the pure white scenery. I almost forgot to take photos of the main meal (lol).

Before the pandemic, I went to Lake Toya Hotel. There were very few foreign and Japanese guests, so it was quiet. I enjoyed a luxurious meal at the quiet hotel where there were hardly any customers. I forgot the name of the restaurant... I savored the delicacies of Hokkaido. The drinks were delicious too. I want to go again, but I wonder if there are now a lot of foreigners... It might be the same everywhere in Japan, but I don't think I can have such a luxurious time again. It was a memorable meal.

I stayed at The Windsor Hotel Toya for about 17 hours as part of a 3-day tour in Hokkaido. I enjoyed the French cuisine course at The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa. Every dish was delicious, but I was disappointed that the venue provided was not a place where you could enjoy Windsor's beautiful scenery while having a meal, like for weddings or reunions.

On the fourth morning of a long vacation, I enjoyed a meal featuring Hokkaido ingredients, with options like eggs, natto, rice, and miso soup available for unlimited servings. I opted for a dish of rice topped with raw egg, which tasted fresh and delicious. The venue was bright and spacious, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. Although alcohol was not served, I found the Japanese dishes to be the highlight of the experience.

On the third morning of a long vacation, I was guided to a window seat where I could enjoy a main dish made with eggs, along with a buffet style meal. The egg dish with ratatouille was delicious, and all the dishes showed a high level of skill and creativity. The menu offers a choice between Japanese and Western cuisine, so tomorrow I want to try the Japanese option.

First trip to Hokkaido ✈️ We visited many famous places in Hakodate, then took a 2-hour express train from Hakodate to Toyako Station. We arrived at the almost deserted station around 5 pm, and luckily found a taxi waiting. We told the driver to take us to The Windsor Hotel Toya, and we arrived around 6 pm. After checking in, we rested in our room until 7 pm. It felt like time was melting away on this trip with my loved one. We had booked the top floor suite "Toshisan no Uta" a month in advance. When we entered, it was just us and one other couple. We ordered the Hokkaido course menu for 12,100 yen each. Additional menu items included Big Button Shrimp for 1,936 yen and Hokkaido Beef for 2,965 yen. The overall taste rating was 4.2 and value for money rating was 3.6. The atmosphere in the restaurant was calm, and when it got a bit chilly, the staff quickly adjusted the air conditioning. We could enjoy our meal at our own pace, and each course was served slowly with explanations from the staff. A highlight was the sashimi and crab rice. The sashimi was recommended to be eaten with pepper instead of soy sauce, and it was amazing! The crab rice was freshly baked and melted in our mouths. We were both very satisfied. After enjoying the public bath and sauna around 11 pm, we returned to our room. As a surprise, the hotel staff had arranged a nameplate and cake for us. The whole cake cost 4,000 yen and was delicious. The next morning, we had breakfast at French Dining Gilligan's Island. We ordered one item from the menu and enjoyed the buffet with a view of Lake Toya. The breakfast was included in the hotel rate and had a taste rating of 4.0. The view of Lake Toya from the restaurant was beautiful. We also visited Cafe Z, which was complimentary for hotel guests. We chose a macaron set or shortcake with coffee. The macaron had a taste rating of 4.3 and the coffee was rated 4.1. Overall, our first experience at a 5-star hotel was very satisfying. I would recommend it for couples or families.

I was so impressed when I went in the summer, so I went again in a different season. The menu hasn't changed much with the season, but there were some dishes I wanted to try again. I toasted with a glass of white wine, which was what I wanted the most! The carrot soup was divine with its sweet taste. The seafood assortment on top of green pea mousse looked like a jewel box. The anglerfish fritter with pistachio paste and crushed pistachios was delightful. The beet risotto had a vivid color with crispy sweet oranges on the side. The beef strips in a pie crust with walnuts and dried figs were delicious, especially with the sweet port wine and cognac sauce. The green pea paste added color, but it was a shame to cover up the peas! The focaccia and sesame French bread were both tasty. For dessert, there was ruby chocolate and strawberry sorbet, white chocolate and mascarpone sauce, and chestnut caramel sauce. It was all very elegant until the end. Chef Iijima did not come out to say goodbye this time. He may not have been there.

Breakfast at a dream-like, wonderful hotel. First, a sparkling wine is brought to wake you up. Then you choose one of three menu options. I had the hot Egg Cocotte with soft-boiled egg and seasonal vegetable ratatouille. My husband had the souffle omelette with French pork bacon. It was incredibly delicious and the atmosphere made me feel like I was a member of a royal family from some country. The coffee after the meal was also delicious. Everything was amazing. We will come back in the summer! Thank you so much.

This is a hotel breakfast review (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) You can choose from 4 main dishes for your plate, and I chose waffles. It's a buffet style, but the seating is spacious and not crowded, so you can just pick what you want on your plate and enjoy it at a nice seat with a good view. I usually don't like buffets, but here, the atmosphere was quiet and elegant, so I could enjoy my breakfast peacefully (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) The coffee, which I've never found particularly delicious before, was surprisingly good. I wonder if they consider food pairings. I have breakfast at various hotels whenever I travel, but I was impressed with the breakfast at this hotel and one other place only (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) It might have been because I avoided peak hours, but I just want to have a leisurely breakfast in a calm space (^^) I would like to revisit this hotel again. Thank you for the meal (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

I stayed at a luxury hotel with breakfast included and had a wonderful night. If I have the chance again, I would like to have dinner at the hotel as there are no nearby restaurants. For breakfast, I chose the Japanese restaurant on the first floor. In addition to the set meal, there was a self-service station for freshly made dashi tamago, Datte natto, and raw eggs. The view from the room overlooking Lake Toya and the power spot of Oshima was breathtaking.

A luxurious hotel resembling a ship towering on a hill overlooking Lake Toya. The entrance is adorned with a red carpet. The service may come off as cold and snobbish, but it seems to be done in a French style. Despite that, you can experience an extraordinary atmosphere with the breathtaking view from the lobby and the luxurious decor. At night, due to the pandemic, we dined French cuisine in the underground Windsor Hall. The menu was exactly the same as in other reviews. The elaborately prepared dishes were truly impressive. However, the main meat dish consisted mostly of fatty pork, like a bite-sized ham, which felt a bit off considering the other outstanding dishes. Additionally, sitting at a round table in a wedding venue with acrylic dividers, we couldn't relax in our own space. Undoubtedly, it was a beautiful world that anyone would admire.

This is the hotel that served as the venue for the Lake Toya Summit. The fog is so thick that you can't see anything. I checked the time for the fireworks on the lake, but I can't see a thing. Apparently, the fog was like this throughout the summit period. Well, you could say it was somewhat fantastical, right? Although we couldn't enjoy the view, the food was truly wonderful. The hotel's original wine is priced at 5000 yen per bottle. It has a robust body with a scent of red fruits. It's a great deal. From the first appetizer, the deliciousness was so good that I couldn't help but cheer. The carrot soup is thick, sweet, and flavorful. Beneath it is a green pea mousse that brings out the goodness of the ingredients. When you remove the soup bowl, you'll find a marinated seafood salad. It's also incredibly delicious. The gujere is adorable, and what was that mini ice cream cone-like thing? It was so delicious that I wanted more. The anglerfish fritter served with risotto is vividly colored with beets. The crispy lemon is caramelized, right? The braised beef cheek in a baked pie crust is also a favorite! The dessert, strawberry mousse cake, is deliciously satisfying. However, I didn't quite like the lavender sorbet, it was a bit too perfume-like for my taste. The service was impeccable. I was thoroughly satisfied with the top-notch cuisine. Outside the door, there was even a farewell from the head chef, Go Iijima.

It seems that many cancellations occurred due to a heavy snow warning in the Kanto region over the weekend. The large hotel had only about 13 groups staying. I tried the Junior Suite with a Lake View! While the hotel was not completely reserved, it felt like having the floor to ourselves. The staff at the hotel were all wonderful. The female staff members were reminiscent of flight attendants. The weather was great and the view from the room was amazing, with a dazzling sea of clouds and morning sun in the early morning! I could faintly see fireworks on the lake side to the right, which were apparently being held for a few days. The long corridor leading to the second-floor bath is perfect for skateboarding! I could even do a 100m dash easily in this long corridor, my dog would love it. The only downside was that the sauna was not operating due to infection prevention measures. Breakfast options included both Japanese and Western dishes. I opted for a breakfast with salad as the main dish. It must be tough for Hokkaido's economy. We need to spend money, even just a little, to support it. By the way, it's pronounced "Uzui" not "Usui" ... I thought it was "Usui" until I looked it up just now.

I stayed for a night. Enjoyed beautiful course meals. Ordered wine pairing, but Windsor is expensive indeed! The first glass of champagne was around 6000 yen per person. The tableware was enjoyable to look at. The course meal was a bit lacking. However, the food at this dream hotel was exceptional. The last photo is a children's lunch, which is too stylish.

I stayed at the Windsor Hotel where the Lake Toya Summit was held. The room had a beautiful view that I could enjoy all day. The dinner was visually appealing and delicious, especially the pork. For breakfast, the famous ham was incredibly tasty, the best I've ever had. However, the portion size may be a bit small. It would have been even better with some soup or other sides. Overall, it was a wonderful hotel experience.

I visited and stayed for the first time. When I checked in, I was greeted with a stunning view of a snow-covered landscape through the glass front. The staff were always attentive and friendly, which I appreciated. For breakfast, I had a Western-style ham dish with a tangy dressing that complemented the flavor of the vegetables. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a satisfying and delicious meal. I look forward to visiting again for dinner and golf.

The restaurant was elegant and crowded from the morning. I managed to secure a window seat by lining up 15 minutes before opening, lucky me! Despite the unfortunate weather, the atmosphere was enjoyable. I started my breakfast with sparkling wine, followed by a Western set meal. The fluffy omelette was delicious, the warm vegetables were perfectly cooked, and the variety of juices, especially the grapefruit and orange, were outstanding. The bread selection was plentiful and tasty, with options like petit baguette, croissant, chocolate bread, salted bean table roll, pumpkin table roll, and butter roll. The jams, including strawberry, blueberry, and marmalade, were also delicious with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It was a delightful breakfast experience.