Yasuragi

Yasuragi has recently downgraded its renowned concept! My partner and I usually go there twice a year for the unbeatable tranquility and relaxation, but we were so disappointed after our visit this week. All signs saying “Please respect the tranquility” have been removed, so people were talking regularly almost everywhere. Signs in the spa now indicate that the only silent areas are the sleeping sauna and the shallow pool by the caves. Mobile phones are also allowed in the pool area these days, as long as they’re on silent mode. This was far from our previous experiences, and we will no longer be regular visitors unless they recognize their mistake and revert to what made it great in the first place. Yasuragi had a unique vibe and used to be a wonderful place. It’s sad to see that they’ve abandoned it (two months ago, according to a staff member).

From the suite to the "baths" until the spa treament these were one of the best choices we made when we decide to visit Sweden. Few days here worked as a full mind and body recharge. We loved use daily yukata and dont worry about anything ! The ofuro in the suite gaveta us a plus because we could enjoy private authentic japanese bath ritual Evelyn morning before hit the garden and enjoy outside nature. First day we miss the daily acitivies but the second we tried 2 diferent classes wiht Oskar the instrutor. What a sound healing bowls sessions, we will Neves forget the experience. Thanks a lot yasuragi and our deep thanks to Oskar to perform the class in english to make us abre to understand. See you when we come back to Sweden in the future !

This place for spa in Stockholm is a great escape for any japanophile who is looking for a quality stay.

The new larger spa area is the whole experience here at Yasuragi. Lovely pools, both indoor and outdoor, even pools and saunas in the changing rooms. Unfortunately, the rest of the hotel does not live up to expectations. The common areas are pretty dull and could use a facelift. Our three-course dinner was not up to standard, nor was the breakfast buffet, which was quite small compared to other hotels I've stayed at. The cocktail bar was unimaginative. There weren't that many staff on site either. In the spa the promised fruit buffet was empty and there was only tea to choose from or expensive soft drinks. The room was ok, nothing more. So there are some improvements to be made for the price you pay.

So we stayed only for one night at this getaway location. It was actually well needed for people who work alot in big cities with lots of noice and hectic stressful lifestyles. Great wonderful peaceful baths , saunas . Sleeping on the mattresses on the tatami was wonderful, so was the food served inside the master suite . The wash stools and the jap way of washing up is wonderful. So location , and authenticity of the hotel and jap interior and way of life was genuine. Now , for the disappointments : we had a geisha service , but we wish she would have stayed for dinner and had a longer chat and some more interaction. The hotel and baths are too crowded , and honestly abit overpriced. I wished we would have got more …. And the massage was not available, all booked for several days … made me sad . But great for one or two nights for people who need to really chill out