Matsueshinjiko Onsen Matsue City Hotel Annex

A convenient place to stay that doesn’t cost much.

Really great.

I got a surprisingly cheap rate for just one night, and the hotel turned out to be much nicer than I expected. It’s a small annex, but the retro furnishings are lovely, and I’m especially fond of all the tiles. There’s a display of vintage clocks by the elevators on every floor, plus a clock tower on the roof that makes a handy landmark when you’re coming back from farther away, haha. I’ll definitely be back!

If you want a modern business hotel, this place probably won’t suit you. It has this oddly modern yet nostalgic feel that grows on you, and the hospitality is unusual in a good way. It’s great if you’re after a quiet, relaxing bath. I picked a room with a tub big enough to stretch out in. Some rooms also have a permanent Dolce Gusto machine. Even so, it costs less than other hotels, which makes it useful for me. It’s right next to the Bakeke Mecca?