ANA Crowne Plaza Kochi by IHG was relaunched recently on Aug 1, 2026. Breakfast was included in the booking and it had a good selection of both Japanese and Internatijal selections. Our room slept 3 with a king size bed and a sofa bed. We saw the ANA crew arrived and checked into the hotel. Parking is 1500 Yen per night which is a great price. The location is close to the Kochi Castle and the Sunday Market and lots of good restaurants in the nearby shopping street. There is a gym but no swimming pool though.
We had the most amazing time at Sodayama Onzen. It is a very special place to relax and unwind. Our room had a private onsen overloooking a stream in the forest. The rooms were very spacious and clean. We also enjoyed the amazing food! It was a very special experience but way too much, especially in the mornings. But it was a great experience of fine Japanese cuisine. The staff was so friendly, communication with google translate helped.