Ishibashi Business Hotel

For the price, it’s a great deal. There’s plenty of free parking, and the bath is available late at night and early in the morning. They also have an alcohol vending machine.

There’s a 7-Eleven right next door, and the rooms are clean. The staff were all really kind, too. The only refrigerator is a small one in the lobby, with none in the rooms. That seems like it could be rough in summer, especially with so many construction workers staying there.

Dinner and breakfast were really good, with that home-cooked feel, and I could get as much extra rice as I wanted. I definitely put on a little weight! I booked well in advance for the first Saturday of a three-day weekend, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. For the price and facilities, though, it was just right. There’s no toilet or bath in the room, so you use the large public bath or the family bath. The large bath is for men, and the tub is big enough to stretch out in. If the water feels too cool, there’s a button to add more hot water and adjust it. The toilet has a washlet, which is nice if you have hemorrhoids.

You can confirm the reservation by phone, and payment by invoice is possible. The shared bathroom is spacious, and towels are provided. Rooms are cleaned, and the prices are low. The food is inexpensive and tasty, which makes this a good fit for a long business trip. There’s no refrigerator in the room. There is one in the lobby, but it’s so small it’s almost unusable, so storing food or drinks there is difficult. That’s a downside.