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Island Meets Urban at Okinawa Harborview

June 11, 2007 at 9:42 AM | 0 Comments

We know those who live on the island of Okinawa live longer than the rest of us, and we have a suspicion that a big part of this is that they're really great at relaxing. Why wouldn't you be, with all that sunshine and all those palm trees surrounding you all day? That's why we're considering checking into the Okinawa Harborview Hotel. To start with, the motto of the Harborview sounds somehow enticing:

Fusion of the traditional and modern - a new harmonious style. And from this, an even more fascinating city resort.

Situated in the "city" of Naha on the largest island of the Okinawa group, the Harborview belongs to the ANA (All Nippon Airways) hotel group and when you dig deeper into the website, they tell you great things like "you'll realize the promise of a rich urban day and the harmony of spirit and body"; we're not sure why they're so heavy on the urban idea when Naha's just a tiny spot of a city on an otherwise palm tree covered island. Its 350 rooms are split between standard, superior and suite rooms, with the 123 square meter royal suite at the top of the list.

Outside the room, there's a garden swimming pool, and a sauna which (apparently) is only for men. They also have a few shops selling traditional Okinawan wares like folk crafts, pottery and longevity. Sorry, just kidding about the longevity, though if anyone would work out how to sell it, it'd be the Japanese.

[Photo: Mr.mt]