"This hotel has a fantastic location as it is near to the Shingu station and the other key places of interests like the Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Asuka Jinja Shrine and the Shingu Castle Ruin. Of course food and cafe are everywhere and some near the hotel. There is a nice cafe across the Jo to the left known as Tanpuku and a nice local Japanese home-cooked food restaurant know as Masaya. There are washing machines for use at 200¥. Some not so good areas are: 1. You can only have service or attention at 3pm. 2. No free coffee, tea or soft drinks (like Komenoi and Dormy Inn) 3. Drinking water is only from the tap. 4. Small Onsen pool that is rectangular in size for about 10-12 pax max. Check out my other reviews and you shall find some good recommendations for authentic Japanese cuisines. Ye"

"A standard Japanese business hotel. The salt croissant for breakfast was delicious."

"The hotel looks relatively new, with complete facilities, clean and hygienic. The room can accommodate large suitcases. The front desk staff is friendly. It is a 7-8 minute walk to the JR station, and the walking distance to Xufu Park and Kumano Hayatama Taisha is acceptable."

"The hotel is very conveniently located near the station, suitable for travelers to travel and sightsee. The breakfast provided by the hotel is rich in variety and tastes good, which can meet the needs of different tastes. It is the beginning of a wonderful day. The room is clean and comfortable, with good sound insulation. It is very quiet at night, so you can rest assured and have a high quality of sleep. The service staff is friendly, warm and thoughtful, making people feel at home. The surrounding facilities are complete, life is convenient, and the overall cost performance is very high. Whether it is a short stay or a long trip, it is a good choice!"

"The first impression as you enter this place does not bode well - the carpet in the reception area is heavily stained and soiled and this is true throughout the accommodation. The place is more like a run down holiday camp than a hotel. Meals are had refectory style at communal tables. The setting of the room was nice looking out onto the river, but the rooms only have toilets and basins, no shower or bath. The furniture in the room was heavily chipped and stained. Really the whole place should be closed down and refurbished, it’s shameful."

"I had a comfortable stay, thank you!"

"It's best to take a taxi to the hotel, as the distance isn't exactly straight-line, so walking can be a long, long process. A taxi costs about 730-820 yen. The check-in area downstairs is locked with a code, so I couldn't get in at first. I had to ask the staff at the nearby supermarket for help or wait for someone to come in or out before I could get in. Check-in is also self-service, and someone will give you a code at the end. However, the staff closes after 5:00 PM... That's my experience. As for the accommodations, the bathrooms, toilets, and kitchen are all shared, but they were very clean, which was a nice touch. The washing machine and dryer were excellent, and the room we shared was spacious for three or four people. Free bicycle rentals were also a nice touch. It was a quick ride to the JR station, and we took the bus to visit Hongu Taisha Shrine and Yunomine on the Kumano Kodo Trail. Be sure to check the schedule. Also, call a taxi in advance for the return trip to the JR station. Overall, the experience was good."

"The room is quite small; it's self-check-in. The owner also runs a Japanese restaurant on the next street, and the food is pretty good."

"Still like it"