Hotel Analysis
Based on 9 sites · 1,582 reviews
A 2.5-star business hotel in Shiogama near Matsushima, Japan. Guests frequently mention the convenience of being close to the station and convenience store.
Reviews across booking sites praise the friendly staff and free parking. Rooms are basic but sufficient for solo or couples, with spacious bathtubs praised for relaxing baths. Breakfast buffet has good variety, and Wi-Fi is fast.
However, the aging facilities lead to complaints about room odors, dirty windows, and humidity issues. Some non-smoking rooms smell of smoke, and parking lots fill up quickly.
Suitable for drivers or short stays in the Matsushima area.
Strengths
Convenient location near station and convenience store mentioned often
Staff friendly and responsive to requests repeatedly praised
Free parking is convenient
Spacious bathtub and decent breakfast buffet
Fast Wi-Fi speed noted
Good to Know
Aging facilities with room odors and dirty windows complained about
Smoke smell in non-smoking rooms
Parking lot small and often full
Recommended For
Drivers — Free parking and near station praised in reviews
Solo travelers — Sufficient room size and good staff service
Couples — Spacious tub and nearby amenities satisfied
Families — Good for kids bath and lobby comics mentioned
Ratings by Booking Site
Overall 7.4/10 · 4 sites · Based on 1,708 reviews
Guest Reviews
4 booking sites · 1,708 reviews
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FAQ
Typically, check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Please contact the hotel directly for exact times.
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