Stayed 2 nights on Superior Twin room. I am a big fan of Kyoritsu Resort and stayed many resorts, this is among one of the best.
1. Location: It's walking distance from Onsen town. But Shiobara onsen does NOT have much of attractions other than hiking. If you are good with hiking (like us), you'd enjoy beautiful hike in the woods and walk by the gorge. If you don't have a car, hotel has shuttle bus from Nasu Nishinohara station. If you have a car, much more convenient and only one hour drive to Nikko. Parking is 1.4km away from the hotel property and you need to call hotel ahead of time if you arrive early. There's parking attendant is there around check in time (3pm). There's nobody at parking lot other than check in time you need to call them to pick you up.
Hotel is located on very steep lot. Entry area is just for handycap and drop off luggage then take tram car down to the hotel building.
2. Service Excellent! Staff was very friendly and very helpful.
3. Room: Room was facing mountain and can enjoy unobstructed views of beautiful mountain. There was a chair sets and outdoor bathtub on balcony. There's also small shower stall, separate toilet and vanity area. Room was very spacious and lots of closet space. Has make-up area, TV area and wet bar area, with lots of stock of drinks and hand-grinding coffee maker
4. Bath There was 3 private baths and large public bath. They are all brand new and beutiful.
5. Food Breakfast and Dinner was included. Dinner was very beautiful Kaiseki.
Other than inconvenience for parking location, service/room/food/bath was excellent and I'd rank one of the best Ryokan Ive ever stayed. Hopefully to come back again soon, or go to another Kyoritsu Resort!