Shingu is a small city (population around 33,000), but spread out. I found it difficult to match my "travelling by public transport" needs and was glad I selected this hotel. Staff are welcoming and very helpful. Facilities while older, offer a change from the Japanese chain hotels in which I've previously stayed. Shingu rail station and bus terminal are a flat 15-minute walk if you want to do that. Orestia Trenta, an Italian bar restaurant, is next door. A Family Mart is across the road, and a little beyond the Karaoke Club Dam, there's a large EverGreen supermarket. Hotel has bicycles for guest use and laundry facilities.

The staff were very friendly on check-in, and there was a lot of English information printed in the room information and around the hotel. The room was a good size, and the bed was warm and comfortable.

The breakfast was just OK, but there wasn't much choice, it was more like a salad plate at lunch time. I couldn't find a knife either, so I was spreading jam with a spoon (that's on me for not asking though). The sink and bathtub in the room was a bit damaged, although it didn't affect the usage.

The room was spacious and clean and it had everything I needed for a peaceful night. The staff were very kind and welcoming and they lent me an umbrella when I went out for a walk.

I wish the staff had informed me of the free bikes and the free washing/drying facilities. I didn’t find out until it was late in the evening and after walking all over the city. A bike ride would have made a big difference and I could have washed my clothes after my long walk too.

Air conditioner worked great! Basic disposable amenities (toothbrush, razor, teas, etc) were available, laundry machines were free but without detergent (I brought my own anyway), buffet breakfast was pretty good. Location near a bus stop was all I needed from the locale.

Initially the air purifier I borrowed smelt of smoke (probably used on the smoking floors at some point?)

Breakfast was included and was buffet-style with lots to choose from and overall very tasty. It also starts early (6:30 am) which is very convenient. Location was a bit far from the train station (about a 10-15 min. walk), but only a couple blocks from bus stops that can be used for going to and from Hongu as well as Nachi and Kii-Katsuura stations. A Family Mart is right across the street and a Sukiya is only a few blocks away. The room was bigger than your average business hotel. Excellent value for your money.

A bit noisy (thin walls). A bit worn-down. Not quite as clean as it could be. Window can’t be opened at all, and it was rather overheated in the room.

Excellent service, nice room, the free washing machines and bikes are very useful, there is a convenient store just crossing the street and a very nice restaurant next to the hotel

the dryer machine is not very reliable,

Perfect for a one night stay. Had everything that we needed and although we didn’t use them there was bikes available to use. We walked to all the main sights from the hotel.15 minute walk from train station.

Room was a little warm as it was centrally air conditioned it was however an exceptionally hot day.. Breakfast was a bit limited for our Western taste but probably perfect for most other travellers.

the service is excellent, the rental free bycicles, and washing machines where very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable

I think the dryer is in its last legs

This is my fourth road trip in Japan. I am travelling with my family comprising 4 adults. Our booking are 2 single and a twin room. The price includes breakfast. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. Exceed our expectation in some areas.

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It was a little old fashioned and I like that it adds a more human touch to the stay

I was unlucky I think in that my room faced out onto a karaoke bar so was a bit noisy in the evening