"The Knot is directly across from Utsunomiya train and bus stations. Everything was first class.
The room was compact but functional. Lazuli Bakery has some of the best pastries we have ever enjoyed. We dined in the Lazuli restaurant each of our three nights at the hotel simply because we found the dishes intriguing and wanted to try everything.
The staff are friendly and accommodating.
Some feedback - the lack of vegetarian mains on the a la carte menu other than one pasta although Chef did accommodate a request for a variation on a sauce on our second visit. The persimmon and cream cheese entree made no mention that it came with Serrano ham - not great for my vegetarian partner but I thoroughly enjoyed it. No cups near the ice machine so you had to bring down a glass/cup from the room if you wanted ice. No option of a twin bed room which we personally prefer when travelling.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here."
"The hot spring bath was excellent; however, it was inconvenient that there was no hook to hold the shower head, and it was disappointing that there was an ammonia-like odor in the bathroom. The sleeping spaces other than the main bedroom were not very functional. On the other hand, the kitchen appliances and tableware were all new and in good condition."
"This property was very nice. Our room was typical Japanese size small partly because we had a single twin which is huge. I highly recommend getting the double twin room. In Japan a twin is more like a full or queen.
The hotel buffet has something for everyone. We enjoy staying at the Tobu hotels. Our favorite is Tobu Hotel Levant in Tokyo.
Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is a great stay. Its minutes walking to the Tobu-Utsunomiya Station too."