Family Lodge Hatagoya Sodegaura

There’s plenty of room to spread out, with big comfortable beds, a table and desk, two chairs, and a roomy place for luggage. The table and chairs work well for sharing a meal face to face. Floors are carpeted, so you take off your shoes before going into the room. The bathroom and toilet are separate, though the bathroom has a sink for some reason. The rooms are clean and well looked after, and the whole place feels spacious and comfortable. It’s an inexpensive stay with a lot of things you need to handle yourself. There’s a mini-fridge, but renting a kettle costs 100 yen. No air purifier or humidifier, and amenities are limited. Toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and razors are sold, while extra towels and pajamas cost extra to rent. Each guest gets bath and face towels. Bring anything else you’ll need if you want to avoid extra costs. Mugs can be borrowed in the lobby, but they need to be returned, so paper cups may be easier. The lobby has a microwave, toaster oven, kettle, and coffee server, and they put out bread for breakfast. Plan ahead and bring what you need, and it’s very good value. There’s a longer account of my stay on my blog. The link is on my profile page.

The queen bed was amazing, and the room was clean. For a room-only stay, the price felt like good value. Staff were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was self-serve bread, coffee, and orange juice. It was my first visit, and I stayed in a room that allowed dogs and smoking. Hatagoya hotels are all over the country, so I’ll definitely use one again when I travel!

The free breakfast was a nice extra, with bread, coffee, and juice. The cancellation terms are pretty strict, though, so only book if you’re sure you’ll be staying the next day. The place had that American motel feel, in good ways and bad. It was spacious and nice, but being on the first floor bothered me a bit because of the view from the window. I kept the curtains shut the whole time.

There was some noise since the hotel sits between the road and train tracks, but I still slept fine 😁. The room, bath, and toilet were all very clean. The man at reception was really friendly, and I’d definitely stay here again.