Sushiroku

I picked the place without meals so I could try the local izakayas. It was the cheapest nearby, and I was really pleased with it. The guest rooms and shared areas, including the bathroom and toilet, were spacious and clean, with tasteful decor. There was a drink service, and the soft futon let me sleep really well. Traffic noise carries quite a bit, but it didn’t bother me and I slept soundly. You can come back late, and the bathroom is separate from the rooms. There’s a hairdryer in the room, so I didn’t have to worry about disturbing anyone. Check-out is easy, just leave the key in the box by the entrance. The owners are very kind, it’s close to the station and reasonably priced. The food sounds good too, so I’d like to stay again. Thanks very much. Prices depend on the booking site: I paid 4500 yen including tax through Rakuten Travel, while a direct phone booking was listed at 3500 yen including tax.

It's right by the station, which is handy. The bathroom and toilet are a little far away, but that was fine with me. There was a shower, though since the bath was available I used that instead. It seems to be mainly an Italian restaurant, so I had to wait a bit after calling for someone to come. Given the price, I could understand that, and the landlady was very friendly, so I didn't mind.

I booked a stay through trip.com, but when I arrived, the place was full and I couldn't stay. When I tried to cancel, I got a message saying something like the cancellation request had been sent to the accommodation, and it was rejected. It feels completely fraudulent. The inn itself probably isn't at fault, but after looking into it in a hurry, I found reports about fictitious accommodation inventory being sold, and I'm furious. I wish Google Maps wouldn't include a link to trip.com.

The bathrooms and toilets are shared, very Showa era, but spotless, and the futons are wonderfully soft. There’s also an Italian restaurant attached, where the chef, trained at Osteria Le Logge near Siena Cathedral in Siena, Tuscany, makes delicious food. As someone who knows Italian food, I was impressed by the brown mushroom cream pasta and squid ink pasta. The inn itself is old fashioned and cozy, more like staying at a relative’s home than a luxury hotel. It’s near Ikeda High School, once known for its baseball team, and close to Awa-Ikeda Station. A room without meals costs under 5000 yen, so I often stay here on business trips.