Hotel Taiyo vs Roots Hostel Hotel Taiyo vs Roots Hostel
Overview
Hotel Taiyo
Hotel Taiyo
Roots Hostel
Roots HostelLive Price Comparison
| Site | Hotel Taiyo Hotel Taiyo | Roots Hostel Roots Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hotel Taiyo Hotel Taiyo | Roots Hostel Roots Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.3
(7,266)
|
7.5
(1,387)
|
| Booking.com |
6.1
(978)
|
6.9
(469)
|
| Expedia |
7.0
(1,001)
|
7.8
(247)
|
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
-
|
7.4
(1)
|
| Trip.com |
7.5
(267)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
7.3
(9,512)
|
7.5
(2,104)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hotel Taiyo Hotel Taiyo | Roots Hostel Roots Hostel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews praise the subway station just 1 minute away for great transport | + Many reviews praise friendly staff who communicate well in English |
| + Shared kitchen and laundry make it convenient for longer stays | + Beds are spacious, clean, and AC works well for good sleep |
| + Very cheap, great value for just sleeping as per repeated comments | + Convenient 5-min walk to Hommachi station for subway |
| + Staff noted as friendly and helpful across multiple sites | + Downstairs bar offers guest discounts for takoyaki and drinks |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Repeated complaints about dirty, poorly cleaned shared bathrooms and showers | - No locks on showers, just curtains, causing unease |
| - Thin walls let in noise, as per many reviews | - Shared showers and toilets often unclean |
| - Old facilities with mold smells or stains noted | - Inconvenient to go between floors for bathrooms |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Friends
Business travelers
|
Recommended For
Backpackers
Solo travelers
Short-term business
|
Guest Reviews
Hotel Taiyo
Hotel TaiyoHelpful staff, baths and laundry exceeded expectations. Close to food and entertainment
Super cheap but surprisingly good location and satisfied. Great value
Cheap and near station, good for one night. Showers okay
Uncomfortable pillows
Near station, safe and convenient
Bed and pillow uncomfortable
No cleaning, unhygienic. Old facilities poorly maintained
Roots Hostel
Roots HostelRoom spacious clean AC great staff friendly location good
Clean beds thick curtains slept well
Convenient for multi-night breakfast takoyaki discount good location repeat
Great location price space quiet clean showers
Friendly staff comfy beds strong shower pressure location
Bathroom on different floor
Location Comparison
Distance: 3.5km
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